In geoscience and civil engineering, the intersection of satellite remote sensing technologies and geotechnical engineering represents a significant leap forward in enhancing the safety of tailings dams. This confluence of disciplines, particularly through the application of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR), promises to revolutionise the conventional paradigms of dam safety measures and dam failure prevention. […]

Executive Summary On February 13th, 2024, the Çöpler Gold Mine in eastern Türkiye experienced a catastrophic failure of its heap leach pad. Approximately 10 million cubic metres of material mobilised rapidly in a high-velocity flowslide, devastating infrastructure and resulting in nine confirmed fatalities. This event underscored the urgent need for advanced monitoring techniques in mining—particularly those […]

In the mining and aggregate production industry, efficiency is a constant pursuit. As projects become larger and timelines grow tighter, equipment that streamlines operations can make a significant difference in both productivity and profitability. One innovation that has been gaining attention is the one-button start function for mobile stone crusher plants. By simplifying the start-up […]

Introduction On June 24, 2024, a catastrophic landslide occurred at the Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon, Canada. The failure, spanning approximately 1.3 kilometres along a heap leach pad, sent shockwaves through the mining industry and local community. While the immediate aftermath focused on emergency response and containment, the incident raises critical questions about risk assessment […]

Introduction On February 13, 2024, a catastrophic landslide occurred at the Çöpler Gold Mine in Turkey’s eastern Erzincan province causing significant environmental concerns. This incident highlighted critical gaps in traditional monitoring systems and raised important questions about how advanced remote sensing technologies could have potentially predicted—and possibly prevented—such a disaster. The Çöpler Mine Incident: What […]

Longwall mining operations bring undeniable economic benefits – but also a persistent challenge: mining-induced subsidence. Over time, the ground above mined areas can sink, disrupting ecosystems, damaging infrastructure, and putting community trust at risk. Submit your area of interest for a data search. Why Mining-Induced Subsidence Monitoring Matters In regions like Douglas Park, New South […]

In the demanding worlds of aggregate production, construction, agriculture, and industrial mineral processing, limestone is a fundamental building block. But the path from raw quarry rock to valuable, specification-grade product hinges on one critical piece of equipment: the limestone crusher. Downtime, inefficient crushing, unreliable machinery, or bottlenecks at the primary stage don’t just slow production […]

As mining moves toward Mining 4.0, automation and digital intelligence are redefining operational efficiency. One such innovation is the Operator Independent Truck Dispatch System (OITDS)—a game-changer for opencast coal mines. OITDS automates haul truck dispatch, reduces manual intervention, and boosts productivity using real-time data and analytics. MiningPro, a smart digital mining solution, integrates OITDS to […]