Côté Gold is located in the Chester and Yeo Townships, District of Sudbury, in northeastern Ontario. It is approximately 25 km southwest of Gogama, 125 km southwest of Timmins, and 175 km northwest of Sudbury. The mine is accessible year-round via Highway 144 which runs north-south 5 km to the east. The Côté Gold properties […]

In mining, the pit wall refers to the sloped sides of an open pit mine. These walls are the exposed rock or earth surfaces that form the boundary of the pit excavation. The pit walls are typically designed as stepped or terraced slopes to maintain stability and safety during mining operations. The inclined sections of the pit […]

Operating a stone crusher plant business can be a highly profitable venture when managed with technical expertise and strategic foresight. However, consistent profitability depends not only on sales volume but also on how well the plant is maintained and how promptly equipment issues are diagnosed and resolved. A breakdown in a critical component can halt […]

In the world of mining and aggregate production, the price of a stone crusher is often a key concern for businesses looking to invest. However, the cost alone doesn’t determine the best option. Choosing the right crusher requires an understanding of what you’re comparing the price against—performance, lifespan, operational cost, efficiency, and suitability for specific […]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Interior Department on Thursday took steps to increase recovery of critical minerals, used in everything from electric vehicles to high-tech weapons, from mine waste, coal refuse, tailings and abandoned uranium mines. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed his department to streamline federal regulations on the recovery of the minerals such as rare […]

Rio Tinto and Empresa Nacional de Minería (ENAMI), a state-owned Chilean mining company, signed a binding agreement to form a joint venture to develop the Salares Altoandinos lithium project in the Atacama region. The signing follows a 23 May announcement of Rio Tinto’s nomination as the preferred partner for the project. As previously announced, Rio […]

Introduction This case study explores a common safety issue in mining operations: distracted vehicle operators at intersections. Mine site networks are ever-evolving; however, it is important to maintain consistent monitoring of these networks in order to mitigate potential safety concerns. Sites often face the issue where certain areas may be hazardous to operators but are […]

As the mining and construction industries evolve, so too do the machines that power them. Among the most notable equipment making waves across global markets is the mobile jaw crusher. Engineered for portability, flexibility, and performance, mobile jaw crushers are increasingly becoming the go-to solution for crushing needs across mining operations, infrastructure projects, and urban […]

Handling explosives is inherently hazardous, making blasting safety critical to preventing disaster and ensuring successful outcomes. Effective blasting safety requires continuous risk assessment, control, monitoring, and management throughout every phase, from site preparation to post-blast clean-up. Every member of the blasting team must be fully aware of the associated risks and consistently use appropriate personal […]

13% CuEq production uplift for Q2 YoY, and 6% for H1, as we execute our strategy Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said: “We delivered excellent operational performance from our mine operations with record production from our bauxite business and from Oyu Tolgoi as it ramps up to become the world’s fourth largest copper mine […]