South Africa’s University of Pretoria (UP) and Exxaro have announced a partnership that will provide innovative mining technologies, including extended reality.
As part of its transformation strategy, CODELCO, the Chilean state-owned copper mining company, headquartered in Santiago, has partnered with the University of Chile’s Advanced Mining Technology Center (AMTC).
The mining industry is currently considered to be a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, accounting for 2-3% of these emissions. Much research is underway that focuses on developing strategies to reduce or offset mining emissions. Here, we discuss those options, with a focus on the UK mining industry.
By Sarah Moore
10 Nov 2021
Mining is the largest producer of global waste and produces billions of tons annually. This article looks at the development of sustainable mining technology and its impact on the industry's footprint.
By Aarran Orsi
10 Nov 2021
Mining ventilation on demand (VOD) encourages a dynamic and intelligent air supply that reduces the total required airflow, therefore reducing energy requirements and offering a cleaner and safer mine
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
9 Nov 2021
Advanced knowledge of rock mechanics will help inform the future of mine planning and resource exploitation. This article will discuss rock mechanics, exploring current, new, and future developments in the field.
By Reginald Davey
8 Nov 2021
Swedish engineering company Sandvik is spearheading the shift towards using sustainable mining technology and is championing mining electrification. Electrification in mining, if widely adopted by the sector, would help to significantly reduce mining emissions and help the industry achieve Paris Agreement goals.
The mining industry has been adopting more heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, machinery, and transportation systems to reduce CO2 emissions and fossil fuel dependency, increase flexibility and efficiency in mining operations, and improve worker safety. Mining electrification is also enabling more automation in mines and a shift toward digitalization.
By Ben Pilkington
3 Nov 2021
This article proposes hypothetical solutions for constructing modular piling in Arctic nearshore conditions considering the distribution of loads during operation in seasonally flooded areas. The research is taken from Litvinenko, V. S et al's paper published in the International Journal of Mining Science and Technology.
By Laura Thomson
3 Nov 2021
Coal is currently the key energy source in China, and this condition will not change for the foreseeable future. A majority of the coal mines are underground, involving more mining risks than open-pit mining methods. This article is based on Cheng, P. et al's journal paper published in Shock and Vibration.
By Laura Thomson
2 Nov 2021