Soil and water sampling are fundamental geochemical exploration techniques used to locate ore bodies, particularly those concealed beneath surface cover, ...Read more
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Stemming length and stemming materials are crucial factors in blasting design, which affect the sustainability of mining (Shi et al., ...Read more
An underground conveyor is inherently more expensive than one designed for overland or surface use. This stems from the need ...Read more
Tailings dams, vast structures designed for the perpetual containment of hazardous mining byproducts (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, n.d.), pose significant, ...Read more
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Rigorous evaluation of mining systems encompassing methods, equipment, technology, layout, and scheduling is fundamental to a mine’s economic viability and ...Read more
Estimating mining project costs is an iterative process, vital for viability assessment and financing (AusIMM, 2012). It evolves from conceptual ...Read more
Geochemical surveys analyze a diverse suite of elements in geological materials like soil, rock, and sediment to identify anomalies indicative ...Read more
Geochemical prospecting relies on a variety of tools for the systematic collection and analysis of geological materials to identify anomalies ...Read more
Identifying minerals involves examining a range of physical and chemical properties that are characteristic of each mineral species (Australian Museum, ...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
