The world runs on steel, and steel starts with iron ore! Ever wondered which nations are the powerhouses extracting this ...Read more
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To help with identification, geologists must look closely at the physical properties of a mineral. These properties can include: color, ...Read more
In everyday conversation, ‘rocks’ and ‘minerals’ are often used interchangeably. But for geologists, there’s a crucial distinction! So, let’s answer ...Read more
Scaling is the act of knocking loose rock off the walls and backs (the roof of an underground mine is ...Read more
Vertical crater retreat method (VCR) is used at the deposits that have competent steeply dipping ore hosted by the competent ...Read more
In situ leach (ISL) technology is used for exploitation different types of the deposits, how ever, the most sophisticated version ...Read more
RC (Reverse Circulation) drilling is a type of percussion drilling, primarily used in mineral exploration, that efficiently retrieves rock cuttings for ...Read more
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Disclaimer: This article is published in the book entitled: «Flyrock in surface mining» by K. Raina Burden is one of the ...Read more
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Disclaimer: This article is published in the book entitled: «Flyrock in surface mining» by K. Raina. Boulder blasting is a special ...Read more
Auger drills find their main application in soil and unconsolidated groundwater investigations, and in drilling for construction in soils and ...Read more