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 […]

The mining industry relies heavily on durable infrastructure, including roads, processing facilities, and structural foundations, to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. High-quality concrete is critical for these projects, but producing it on-site presents unique challenges due to the remote and often harsh conditions typical of mining environments. Mobile concrete batching plants have emerged as […]

The mining industry is undergoing rapid technological advancement, driven by the need for higher efficiency, consistent product quality, and reduced operational costs. Among the critical machinery in modern mining operations, sand making machines play a vital role. These machines are designed to produce high-quality sand and fine aggregates from hard rock, stones, and ores, which […]

Resolute Mining has initiated an aggressive expansion strategy for 2026, earmarking up to $190 million to accelerate the development of the Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire. This investment marks a transformative phase for the Australian-listed miner, signaling a transition from a dual-asset operator to a diversified, mid-tier producer with an annual output target exceeding […]

In a landmark moment for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s mining sector, the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) recently announced a massive resource addition of 7.8 million ounces of gold. This discovery, centered around the flagship Mansourah Massarah mine and several other strategic sites, marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s journey to establish mining […]

BHP Group has shipped iron ore cargoes barred from sale in China to Malaysia and Vietnam, seeking alternative buyers as its stocks of Jimblebar pile up at Chinese ports amid a protracted contract dispute with Beijing. China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG), set up in 2022 to centralise iron ore purchasing and win better terms from miners, barred […]