For decades, the phrase “sustainable mining” was often dismissed as an oxymoron. The traditional image of the industry, scarred landscapes, ...Read more
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The Orapa Diamond Mine stands as one of the most significant industrial landmarks in the world. Often referred to as ...Read more
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In traditional mining, the mine department seeks to minimize drilling and blasting (D&B) costs, which often results in coarser fragmentation ...Read more
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In production blasting, overbreak refers to the excavation of rock beyond the planned design limit, while underbreak is the failure ...Read more
In open-pit mining, increasing pit slope angles can significantly reduce the strip ratio by limiting waste removal and enhancing economic ...Read more
To help sector stakeholders, individuals, organisations, and businesses, understand, recognise, and address systemic and individual racism, sexism, ableism, and discrimination ...Read more
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Workforce planning for mining is a rather complex process that has to consider production plans, available equipment, and talent limitations. ...Read more
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Maintaining haul roads is one of the highest-leverage activities in surface mining and heavy construction. Because haulage can account for ...Read more
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The design of haul roads requires balancing the mechanical limits of the truck fleet with the physical demands of the ...Read more
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In mining and heavy industry, haul road geometry is the primary driver of operational costs and site safety. Poorly designed ...Read more