For decades, this was simply the standard. But technology has evolved. Is a radioactive source still necessary to accurately measure ...Read more
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How do you maintain accuracy while eliminating the complexity and risks of nuclear technology? In our latest case study, a mining ...Read more
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Building on this success, Mining Doc is now developing the next documentary series focused on the mining industry in Saskatchewan, ...Read more
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LaseWVM is a laser-based and contactless volume measurement, position measurement and speed measurement of waggons in a train loading station ...Read more
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Processing partially oxidized sulphide ores poses unique metallurgical challenges due to surface oxidation layers that impair mineral recovery. Key implications ...Read more
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Open-pit mine design optimization applies the LerchsโGrossmann (LG) algorithm or Whittle software to maximize economic value by identifying the optimal ...Read more
A feasibility study is an essential step in the mine development process, involving a comprehensive assessment of a projectโs technical, ...Read more
Mining DocEnlightened
Open-pit and underground mining differ markedly in terms of cost, safety, and suitability, with open-pit mining typically being more economical ...Read more
Mining DocEnlightened
Processing partially oxidized sulphide ores poses unique metallurgical challenges due to surface oxidation layers that impair mineral recovery. Key implications ...Read more
Mining DocEnlightened
Haulage is one of the most significant; and expensive; elements of open-pit mining, often representing as much as 50โ60% of ...Read more
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Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) are purpose-built structures that securely contain the byproducts of mining operations. Ensuring their stability is essential; ...Read more
In mining operations, deciding which material is profitable to extract and which should be discarded as waste is an essential ...Read more
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The act of designing an underground mine is an intricate puzzle where safety and profitability hang in the balance. When ...Read more
Orogenic gold deposits, which account for nearly a third of the worldโs gold reserves, are forged during the intense crustal-scale ...Read more
