The expertise of truck drivers plays a vital role in mining productivity, significantly impacting safety, operational efficiency, fuel usage, and overall costs. Experienced drivers maintain higher levels of alertness throughout long and often monotonous shifts, helping to prevent fatigue-related incidents. Since fatigue and drowsiness are leading causes of accidents in haul truck operations, addressing driver […]

The use of technology to boost productivity in mining is hardly a new trend. Back in 2017, a survey conducted by Ernst and Young with over 700 industry professionals showed that many of the top mining companies had already embarked on their digital transformation journeys. These early adopters began investing in automation and Internet of […]

Why particle size is crucial in flotation The size of ore particles plays a key role in flotation efficiency. it impacts flotation kinetics, the probability of particle-bubble collision and attachment, froth behaviour, and the level of gangue mineral entrainment. finer particles tend to float more rapidly due to their higher surface area but often demand […]

Telematics plays a transformative role in the operation of haul trucks, especially in industries like mining, construction, and heavy haul logistics. It integrates GPS tracking, onboard diagnostics, and data analytics to provide real-time visibility and actionable insights into fleet performance, vehicle health, and driver behavior. Key roles of telematics in haul truck operation Real-time fleet […]

Nippon Steel  plans to invest nearly 870 billion yen ($6.05 billion) to introduce electric furnaces at its three domestic plants to reduce carbon emissions, the company said on Friday. Japan’s government plans to subsidise as much as 251 billion yen of the steelmaker’s decarbonisation efforts focused on the three plants by the 2029 fiscal year, Nippon […]

Gold prices fell on Friday and were headed for weekly loss amid a slight uptick in dollar, while investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report that may provide further insight into the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $3,303.51 an ounce, as of 0601 GMT. Bullion is down 1.6% so far […]

To enhance the rolling capacity of haul truck tires, improving fuel efficiency, reducing wear, and optimizing performance, key strategies focus on tire maintenance, operational adjustments, and haul road management. Let’s explore the various strategies. Optimize tire selection and maintenance Low rolling resistance (LLR) tires are made with specific tread patterns and rubber compounds that minimise […]

Grade control plays a critical role in mining operations, directly impacting the efficiency and profitability of mineral extraction and processing. This is particularly evident in the complex world of copper mining, where the precision of grade control can make or break a project’s economic viability. Based on insights from operations in a copper mine still […]

In both open pit and underground mining operations, grade control is essential. For mining businesses to keep correct grade information, they must monitor ore quality while managing a deposit’s grade and variability. Plans for the mine, the allocation of resources, and eventually the mine’s return on investment are all influenced by this. Geologists are not […]

The role of a superintendent at a mine site is a senior managerial position responsible for overseeing and managing the overall mine operations to ensure safety, production, quality, and budget adherence. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing several mine management teams and frontline supervisors to control mine operations effectively. Developing and implementing mine production plans, […]