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This article is issued from (Aguayo et al., 2021). In the classic Shovel-Truck system (without the inclusion of the surge loader) the truck fill factor depends entirely on the shovel and how much material it can load into the truck. This generates three possible scenarios. The first is when the truck exceeds its payload (overfill), […]

This article is taken from (Soofastaei et al., 2018). The rolling resistance (RR) is a major component of total resistance (TR), and it is one of the main controllable effective parameters for haul truck fuel consumption. TR is equal to the sum of RR and grade resistance (GR) when the truck is moving against the […]

Haul truck productivity refers to how efficiently a haul truck transports material from one location to another, typically in an off-highway or industrial setting. It’s measured by the amount of material hauled within a given time, taking into account factors like load capacity, travel time, and efficiency of loading and dumping processes. According to (Soofastaei et al., […]

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariff on copper imports has generated a mass relocation of physical metal, swamping the U.S. market and draining the rest of the world. Ever since the Trump administration announced a so-called Section 232 investigation into U.S. imports of the red metal in February, traders have been rushing to get metal into […]

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) said assay results from its ongoing drilling program at the MATSA mining hub in Spain confirmed new mineralized extensions at both Magdalena and Aguas Teñidas The firm completed 68 near-mine and resource extension exploration drill holes across the prospects between Oct. 25, 2024, and April 11. Significant assay results were confirmed in […]

Copper prices edged lower on Friday but were set for a weekly rise on China-U.S. temporary trade truce, although uncertainty over longer-term demand prospects for the metal capped further gains. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was down 0.4% at $9,536 a metric ton, as of 0707 GMT on Friday. The most-traded copper […]

Overview A mining operation with an extensive road network faced challenges in completing essential road maintenance tasks. Auxiliary fleet utilisation is an important metric to monitor, where efforts should be made to ensure it remains high, especially in challenging climates and geological conditions. At the operation, concerns arose about a potential shortage of road maintenance […]

Regulatory hurdles in Mali have left British miner Kodal Minerals unable to export more than 20,000 metric tons of lithium concentrate, its chief executive Bernard Aylward told Reuters. Kodal’s blocked shipments come as global lithium production is already expected to drop this year – potentially by 228,000 tons – as miners curtail operations due to plummeting prices for […]

One of the first things to recognize in the mining industry, is that all that glitters may not be gold. I’m not talking about the time the CEO of a junior exploration company picked up drill core freshly drilled from the corebox and called a zone of pyrite the best core he’d  ever seen (it […]

Artificial intelligence (AI), the capability of computational systems to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence, is without question one of the most far-reaching and impactful technological developments of the 21st century. From chatbots, online shopping recommendations and financial risk assessment to analysis of customer data, artificial intelligence is a game-changer for industries large and […]

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the mining industry by transforming and streamlining everyday operations to expand the reach of company digital solutions, thereby improving efficiency and safety. In this article, we will take a look at how artificial intelligence can be used in the mining sector and which companies are currently at the forefront of this […]

Choosing a conveyor system can be a tricky business, but selecting a suitable conveyor for your business is essential to its success, as the right conveying technology can help increase profits, streamline processes and contribute to increased throughput and company growth. To help with the selection process, this blog will provide an overview of the […]

The mining and metals industry faces several significant challenges when it comes to implementing a digital strategy. These challenges are due to the unique characteristics of the industry and the nature of its operations. Reason 1 The mining and metals industry typically operates in remote and harsh environments, which pose considerable logistical and infrastructure challenges […]

May 9 (Reuters) – Gold firmed on Friday on dip-buying after prices dropped earlier in the session, while markets turned their focus to U.S.-China trade talks due this weekend. Spot gold added 0.4% to $3,317.39 an ounce as of 0622 GMT. The metal has gained more than 2% so far this week. U.S. gold futures […]

BEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) – Iron ore futures traded in a tight range on Friday as investors weighed prospects of easing Sino-U.S. trade tensions against seasonally weak demand from top consumer China. The most-traded September iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) closed daytime trade 0.57% lower at 696 yuan ($96.06) a metric […]