Methods of slope stability evaluation have varying complexities and data requirements. Kinematic methods are screening techniques that provide information on ...Read more
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In open-pit mining, the design of a slope is rarely a “one-size-fits-all” calculation. Instead, engineers partition the pit into geotechnical ...Read more
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In mining and quarrying, the blast hole diameter is a fundamental design parameter that acts as the “anchor” for almost ...Read more
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AI and automation stand out as the technologies poised to most profoundly impact mining by 2030, enabling autonomous operations, precision extraction, ...Read more
Chuquicamata mine, often called Chuqui, is one of the world’s largest and deepest open-pit copper mines, located in Chile’s Atacama ...Read more
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Environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) are critical regulatory tools that evaluate potential environmental and community effects of mining projects ...Read more
Valuing early-stage exploration companies (often called “Juniors”) is notoriously difficult because they operate in what analysts call a “financial vacuum.” ...Read more
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Poor haul road design is a primary driver of operational costs in mining and heavy industry. When a road is ...Read more