Mining Operations

  For hard rock mining, blasting is considered as the most efficient and economical method used for fragmenting rocks masses. Nonetheless, ...Read more

In high explosives, a shock pressure spike at the reaction front travels through the explosive before the gas energy is ...Read more

This stoping method, along with its variations of sublevel stoping, vertical crater retreat (VCR) or end slicing, is especially suitable ...Read more

Mponeng is the deepest level shaft in the world, with a depth of 3 891 metres below datum and 2 062 metres ...Read more

The gas energy released during the detonation process causes the majority of rock breakage in rock blasting with charges confined ...Read more

  When scaling there are some basic rules to follow: Always make a visual inspection of the area to be scaled When you ...Read more

Three basic mechanisms contribute to rock breakage with charges confined in boreholes. The first and least significant mechanism of breakage ...Read more

In most blasting operations, the first visible movement occurs when the face bows outward near the center. In other words, ...Read more

Hydro scaling is a modern technique used in underground mining to enhance safety and efficiency during the scaling process. It ...Read more

The Cat® 992 Large Wheel Loader has set the standard in its size class for more than 50 years, delivering industry-leading ...Read more