This article focuses on the mining industry, the increase in mining activities in the past decade, as well as the phenomenon of sinkholes and how mining affects their formation. There will also be a focus on the latest research in mining prediction and prevention.
By Aditya Humnabadkar
29 Jun 2022
Human progress has always been dependent on the restricted resources available on Earth. However, the moon, despite its appearance as a barren rock, could be a treasure mine of rare resources important to Earth's survival.
Researchers in Kazakhstan recently developed a smart safety system for underground miner tracking. The machine learning-based technology uses Wi-Fi spot signals and inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors to track miners’ whereabouts underground, and could drive up safety standards in mines worldwide.
By Ben Pilkington
28 Jun 2022
New funding between Australia and India, and research at the University of South Australia, may establish ways of sustainably mining rare earths to support our electronics and green energy sectors.
By Clarissa Wright
28 Jun 2022
The mining industry utilizes various specialized components for different purposes. For the purpose of water recycling, thickeners play an essential role in the mining industry. Apart from their efficiency, the cost-effectiveness of the process and this component makes it a viable option.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
27 Jun 2022
Improving Scope 3 emissions paves the way for sustainable transportation in mining. This article will look look at this further along with recent developments in the field.
By Georgie Lyng
16 Jun 2022
Mining is a key global economic activity that has a millennia-old history and has evolved from simple surface resource exploitation in ancient times to the complex and vast quarrying and deep underground operations of today. This article will provide an overview of some of the main types of mining and how they differ from each other.
By Reginald Davey
15 Jun 2022
This article will discuss smart mining and the benefits digitization can bring to the mining industry.
By Reginald Davey
14 Jun 2022
Thickeners are essential in mineral processing facilities and have been used for many decades. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of refurbishing and retrofitting thickener technology in the mining industry to improve sustainability.
By Reginald Davey
14 Jun 2022
Reducing mining waste and reusing valuable resources is a central element of the industry’s shift toward a circular economy-based approach which will reduce mining’s environmental impact. Recently, research has been conducted on a valuable waste stream: sustainable ore-sand.
By Reginald Davey
8 Jun 2022