A number of steps should be carried out before commencing any first-phase drilling of a prospect, these are: Map the surface ...Read more
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The efficiency of mechanical rock breaking underground is not determined by a single method but depends on a complex interplay ...Read more
This is a great educational video explaining the type of exploration processes namely brownfield and greenfield exploration. Find out more ...Read more
Leaching is a key metallurgical technique in mining that uses chemical solutions to dissolve valuable metals from ore, leaving impurities ...Read more
Copper is one of the most important global infrastructure metals, and demand for it is rising. In 1980, less than ...Read more
Geologists and surveyors have very important roles that complement each other in mining. This includes the discovery and assessment of ...Read more
Vergence is the name given to the systematic changes in the symmetry of small structures about the axis of a ...Read more
In economic geology, understanding how and when minerals are deposited in relation to their host rocks is crucial for identifying ...Read more
When digging a trench, attention to the following points will make subsequent mapping and sampling much safer and more convenient. Cut ...Read more
Soft-rock mines encounter several ground control challenges. Roof and rib instability, manifesting as rock falls, spalling (skin failure), or larger ...Read more
