Introduction Drones are Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that can be operated by a pilot on the ground or with the aid of technology. Almost every economic sector, including agriculture, mining, infrastructure, surveillance, emergency response, transportation, geospatial mapping, defence, and law enforcement, can profit greatly from drones. Because of their […]

Picture Credits: Gécamines offices in DRC’s capital, Kinshasa. Gecamines, the state-owned mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on Monday that it will begin shipping germanium concentrates to Europe for the first time. The concentrates, produced at a newly established facility in Lubumbashi, will be sent to Umicore in Belgium for further […]

Discover NextLion, Nextdet’s comprehensive solution designed specifically for the needs of the mining industry and beyond. Our 3D blasting precision and analysis software is ideal for:     Open Pit Mining     Underground Mining     Civil Works     University Programs     Military Solutions Why choose NextLion?  Here we present its main benefits: Multisector Optimization: NextLion improves blasting in mining and civil […]

Lead is still widely used for car batteries, pigments, ammunition, cable sheathing, weights for lifting, weight belts for diving, lead crystal glass, radiation protection and in some solders. According to Bestmag, Global supply of refined lead metal exceeded demand by 92,000 tonnes in 2023, according to data from the International Lead and Zinc Study Group. The world’s cobalt […]

Located in the northern Chilean Atacama Desert, roughly 15 kilometres north of Calama, is Chuquicamata, one of the biggest and most important copper mines in the world. Known for its enormous size and depth, it is the second-deepest open pit mine in the world, measuring more than 4.3 kilometres (2.7 miles) long and 3 kilometres […]

For the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries, which are utilised in EVs, cellphones, and other renewable energy applications, cobalt is a crucial mineral. Cobalt demand is expected to climb sharply as the globe shifts to greener technologies. The world’s cobalt reserves, especially those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which account for the majority […]

Quamtum is positioned as an indispensable tool that revolutionizes the optimization of mining operations. Its ability to perform detailed and accurate analysis of blast fragmentation provides critical data that improves conveyor performance, maximizing operational efficiency and generating significant cost savings throughout the entire operation. Why choose Quamtum? Here are five key reasons: 1. Portability Quamtum […]

Since 2010, Kinross Gold Corporation has been managing the Tasiast gold mine via its fully-owned subsidiary Tasiast Mauritanie Limited SA (TMLSA). Tasiast is an open-pit operation located 300 miles northeast of Nouakchott in the Inchiri area, amidst immense desert plains. A processing facility and heap leaching facilities are used to recover the gold that is […]

The map highlights some of the world’s largest mines (excluding coal and salts). I focus on the biggest pits and highest producing assets within each commodity category. The “Other” category includes primarily Nickel, Zinc, Molybdenum, some Silver, and various byproducts. What stands out is the sheer scale of iron mining compared to other commodities. So, […]