As decarbonization targets tighten and energy costs climb, mineral processing’s biggest power hog — comminution — is under the microscope. ...Read more
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Engine derating refers to the method used by the engine control unit of the truck that reduces the output when ...Read more
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Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is among the most difficult eco-hydrological problems confronting the worldwide mining industry. Essentially, Acid mine drainage ...Read more
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Fragmentation refers to the practice of blowing up rock masses that consist of solid rock for their fragmentation into smaller ...Read more
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As mines are now going further below the earth’s surface because of mining for resources, geotechnical hazards are increasingly present ...Read more
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Market entry in any new environment, be it for any extractives, major infrastructure projects, or foreign direct investment, calls for ...Read more
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A feasibility study conducts a thorough evaluation of the feasibility of a project, which significantly depends on the prediction of ...Read more
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A proper evaluation of a project entails knowledge of some financial basics. The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is ...Read more
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In open pit mining, three important considerations guide the success of such ventures, and these include pushbacks, Net Present Value ...Read more
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Engineers should verify design assumptions for pit slopes regularly through geotechnical monitoring data to ensure safety and economical performance during ...Read more