The Pilbara is home to some of the oldest rock formations on the planet, dating back more than three billion ...Read more
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Cable bolting the HW of relatively shallow dipping open stopes is a common practice for the support of underground openings. ...Read more
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A company was using an Excel workbook to determine ROM stockpiling, reclaiming, and Mill feed blending schedule. The ROM was ...Read more
The case study demonstrates the benefit of using arched profile as opposed to rectangular profile which improved the stability in ...Read more
The main objectives of backfilling in underground stopes are to improve ground stability and reduce ore dilution (Li and Aubertin, ...Read more
In today’s competitive surface mining landscape, technology isn’t just a tool; it’s a strategic advantage. Are you harnessing ...Read more
A worker was fatally injured when a large earthmoving tyre fell from a tyre handler at the mine’s heavy vehicle ...Read more
While working in an Northern Ontario underground nickel mine in the 90’s, a problem arose that required the invention and ...Read more
A recent incident involved a water truck driving over a berm and overturning. An investigation was carried out ...Read more
