Even in the realm of diamonds, technology continues to advance. Diamonds are becoming more and more desirable since they can now be created in a lab. Because the developing process replicates the carbon-atom structures created by Mother Nature, lab-grown diamonds will have the same appearance and texture as natural diamonds. To mimic the natural growth […]

In 2023, three nations made up 88% of the world’s lithium production: China, Chile, and Australia. The world’s top producing nations for lithium are shown in this chart. The most recent USGS release on lithium statistics is where these numbers originate (issued Jan 2024). Direct lithium extraction from hard-rock mining, specifically from the mineral spodumene, […]

A tricone drill bit is a specialized rock drilling tool characterized by its three rotating cones, each equipped with sharp teeth designed for cutting through various types of rock formations. This design allows tricone bits to efficiently penetrate hard materials, making them essential in industries such as mining and oil and gas exploration. Tricone bits […]

Landslides are phenomena that affect natural or artificial slopes and can cause significant damage to infrastructure, loss of human life, and economic losses. To mitigate the risks of slope failure, geologists conduct investigations to assess landslide risks, determine their causes, and develop effective management strategies. Investigation Methods Geologists use a variety of methods to study […]

Gold has broken numerous records and increased by 12% year to date, resurfacing as one of the leading asset classes of 2024. Right now, it looks like it will be the best year since 2020.  Fears of a recession and geopolitical dangers have increased global economic uncertainty, which has helped the yellow metal by increasing […]

The branch of geology that deals with the form, arrangement, and internal structure of rocks, and especially with the description, representation, and analysis of structures, chiefly on a moderate to small scale is called Structural Geology. What to understand? It is of paramount importance for the geologist and mining geologist to characterize the orientations observed […]

Working in cold mining environments presents a unique set of challenges that can significantly impact operations, safety, and environmental considerations. In the following lines let’s carry out the main challenges you can face up in these types of environments. Environmental Challenges Permafrost and Ground Stability: Mining in permafrost regions requires specialized engineering solutions to deal […]

Tire chains are commonly used on mining equipment for several key reasons: Improved Traction and Stability Tire chains provide significantly better traction on slippery, uneven, or loose surfaces commonly found in mining environments. This improved grip enhances the stability and manoeuvrability of heavy mining equipment, reducing the risk of getting stuck or sliding. Protection Against Tire […]

Optimal Blast Design Blasting is a common operation in mines (OP/UG). It consists of reducing a massive intact rock to small pieces to facilitate transport. Blast design has always been a crucial question mark for mining engineers and blasters. Note that the degree of fragmentation depends on the following parameters: The rock’s characteristics. The properties […]