The Katanga KOV copper-cobalt project is an open-pit project located in Lualaba province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ...Read more
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Sublevel stoping is a mining method in which ore is blasted from different levels of elevation but is removed from ...Read more
Underground mines are inherently dangerous environments considering both illness and accidents there are around one million work related deaths around ...Read more
Longwall mining, while efficient for coal extraction, faces multifaceted challenges spanning geological, operational, environmental, and safety domains. Below are some challenges: Armoured ...Read more
Producing titanium, a highly valued metal known for its strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, is a complex and energy-intensive process ...Read more
Pyrometallurgy, the branch of extractive metallurgy that utilizes heat to extract and purify metals, relies on a variety of furnaces ...Read more
A blast furnace is a steel cylinder lined with refractory. It operates continuously until the lining wears out, which takes many years ...Read more
Robots are transforming underground mine development by enhancing safety, precision, and efficiency in challenging subsurface environments. These advanced machines perform ...Read more
Autonomous drilling systems are transforming underground mining by enabling precise navigation and operation with minimal human intervention. These systems rely ...Read more
Digital twins, virtual models mirroring physical mining systems, are reshaping the industry by boosting safety, efficiency, and sustainability. These data-driven ...Read more
Good charge distribution is fundamental to blasting. Good charge distribution significantly improves fragmentation efficiency, helps reduce energy consumption in downstream ...Read more
AÂ detonation is a violent explosion related to high explosives in which the rate of heat release is great enough for ...Read more
Stemming in rock blasting refers to filling the space above the explosive charge in a drill hole with an inert material, ...Read more
Selecting mining equipment isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision. It’s a critical process with significant implications for safety, efficiency, and profitability. Many factors ...Read more
Mineral hauling is the backbone of the mining supply chain, but there’s a critical factor that significantly influences its efficiency ...Read more





