Introduction: when data lives where people shouldn’t Underground mining has always demanded a difficult trade-off: the most critical data often lies in the most dangerous places. Stopes, ore passes, headings, and old workings hold essential information for production, reconciliation, and geotechnical confidence—yet accessing them safely has remained a persistent challenge. For years, mining professionals have […]

Rio Tinto has brought a new 25-megawatt solar facility online at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, highlighting a closed-loop critical minerals model where materials produced on site are used to generate the mine’s own clean energy. Notably, the tellurium recovered at Kennecott is a key component in the solar panels now supplying power to […]

Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) have entered into a definitive agreement with Votorantim (the “Transaction Agreement”) to acquire, through a joint venture to be owned 33% by Rio Tinto and 67% by Chalco (the “Joint Venture”), Votorantim’s 68.596% controlling shareholding in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) (the “Transaction”). The Transaction, at […]

Within the highly competitive environment of mineral extraction, it has become the standard context within which key decision-makers operate. The pursuit of economic robustness, where the viability of a project is assured across various possible futures, has shifted from being desirable to being necessary. Current literature has identified two key analytical techniques that mining firms […]

As mining operations expand in scale and complexity, the demand for a stable, high-capacity concrete supply becomes increasingly critical. From haul roads and processing plant foundations to retaining structures and worker facilities, concrete is a core input that directly affects construction schedules and operational continuity. For growing mining businesses, a stationary concrete batching plant is […]

The London Metal Exchange has resumed trading on Friday after a one-hour delay due to technical issues. Trading resumed at 0200 GMT. “Due to a technical issue there is a delay to the opening of LME select,” LME said in an emailed statement to Reuters, referring to its electronic trading platform. The LME, the world’s […]

The mining industry has historically faced a tension between the immediate need for highly specialized technical expertise and the long-term goal of fostering socio-economic growth within host communities. In the modern era, “local content” is no longer just a regulatory hurdle but a strategic necessity for maintaining a Social License to Operate (SLO). Developing local […]

The Westray Mine Disaster is often remembered as a tragic moment in Canadian mining history. But for those of us working in mining, engineering, and high-risk industries, Westray is not just history. It is a warning that remains painfully relevant today. In 1992, 26 miners lost their lives at the Westray coal mine in Nova […]

Critical Risk Management is a proven method for preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs).   While most organization’s have effective procedures in place for controlling minor hazards and injuries, they often lack a dedicated SIF prevention program.  Critical Risk Management plugs that significant safety gap. Laser-focused on eliminating the causes of SIFs, Critical Risk Management is […]

In highly jointed rock masses, block failure isn’t random – it’s structurally controlled. Traditional analysis methods just don’t cut it anymore. Meet RocSlope3, Rocscience’s powerful 3D block stability software that assesses the factors of safety for thousands of blocks simultaneously, revealing exactly which ones are prone to failure. Why mining and civil engineers trust RocSlope3: ✅ Massive Block Volumes – Analyze […]