Definition and characteristics In the periodic table, lithium (Li) is the lightest solid element and belongs to the alkali metal group, Group 1 (Ia). Industrial processes are used to generate the white, glossy, and soft metal as well as a number of its alloys and compounds. Table 1: Lithium properties Properties Atomic number 3 Atomic […]
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Simulation as a key component for training in mining
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Introduction Technological progress is an important criterion for global economic development. Innovative technologies used by companies often determine their profitability and efficiency but are also an important element of an innovative and attractive workplace. Today, the most advanced technologies are based on the automation and robotisation of processes using drones, inspection robots, exoskeletons or virtual […]
Principles of the "Framework for Responsible Mining"
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Introduction: The extraction of minerals and other resources from the Earth, known as mining, plays a vital role in modern society. However, this industry often comes with significant environmental, social, and economic consequences. To address these challenges and ensure a more sustainable and equitable future, the “Framework for Responsible Mining” has been developed. This framework, […]
Impact of ore dilution on the technical and economic performance of a mining enterprise
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A great paper written by Victor Patson Mutambo, Dilmurod Maxmudov, Yorqin Nurboboev, Asliddin Mahmadoliev and Feruz Pardaev. Proper geological and economic assessment of ore dilution and loss is important both in the feasibility study of the mining design process and during mining operations. Production capacity and profitability of the mine directly depend on the indicators […]
Optimiza tus procesos con Quamtum: Innovación en Análisis de Fragmentación
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At Nextdet, innovation is our fundamental pillar at each stage of the blasting process. As a leading manufacturer of electronic detonators, trigger consoles and specialized software for blast design and fragmentation analysis, we have developed Quamtum, a revolutionary tool that transforms the way mining operations are optimized. Quamtum offers detailed and accurate analysis of blast […]
Mineral exploration, how to proceed?
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The process of looking for signs of any mineralisation housed in the nearby rocks is known as mineral exploration. The fundamental idea is to create a geological picture by taking bits and pieces of geological data from several locations and projecting them over a broader area. Exploration proceeds in steps of increasing complexity. Cheaper, less […]
Drill rods, casings and water swivel
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Introduction Drilling is a common activity carried out by mining and petroleum companies. The aim of a drilling campaign varies depending on the result type. Many tools are used during the process including dill rods, casings and water swivels. In this article, we are going to describe each tool and will also share their benefits. […]
Chuquicamata Mine: The copper paradise
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The Chuquicamata mine, located in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, is the second-deepest open-pit mine globally, behind Bingham Canyon in Utah. The terrain has been hollowed down by the extraction of massive copper reserves; the greatest hole at the location is about 1,000 meters (3,300 ft) deep. Although there is evidence of mining in […]
The importance of risk management in the mining industry
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The mining sector is booming due to the market and worldwide demand increase. The use of novel industrial processes and equipment, growth in trained personnel, and growth in managerial skills go hand in hand with the need to increase productivity mining areas. These improvements make the mining industry one of the world’s riskiest and most unstable (Nguembi […]
Using telemedicine to improve the health of mine workers
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Employees in the mining, oil, and gas sectors are frequently stationed in isolated and varied areas. These work sites, whether onshore or offshore, are isolated from one another geographically in some way. Operators are required to offer their employees a specific degree of health services while they are at work because of the different demands […]