Mine closure and land reclamation are two interconnected processes that occur at the end of a mine’s operational life. Mine closure is ...Read more
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image source: Unsplash Understanding the distinction between a mineral occurrence and an ore deposit is fundamental in economic geology. While both ...Read more
Gold deposits are getting harder to find. Since the 1980s, the rate of discovery has decreased dramatically. This means it ...Read more
In the multi-billion dollar world of resource extraction, from mining minerals to conventional energy, the entire economic viability of a ...Read more
Mineral reserves are classified based on the level of geological knowledge, confidence, and economic feasibility of mining the minerals. The ...Read more
The P&H 4800 XPC is an electric rope shovel designed for heavy-duty mining applications. Here are some key points to ...Read more
The importance of geological mapping in underground (UG) mines is multifaceted and critical for successful mining operations. Geological mapping in ...Read more
A plane table is a small, horizontally mounted mapping board fixed on a tripod, usually 50–60 cm square, with a ...Read more
A number of steps should be carried out before commencing any first-phase drilling of a prospect, these are: Map the surface ...Read more
Seismic imaging, also known as “reflection seismology,” is an exploration method used to estimate the seismic characteristics of the Earth’s ...Read more