The modern mining industry is heavily reliant on information technology, particularly spatial data.
By Brett Smith
28 Jan 2020
Since their discovery in 1991, carbon nanotubes have been developed for use in several applications.
By Sarah Moore
28 Jan 2020
As of 2017, approximately 15% of all steel used globally can be found in tools and machinery.
By Benedette Cuffari
28 Jan 2020
The generation of abrasive wear and friction can not only cost an industry a considerable amount of money because of downtime and product replacement.
By Benedette Cuffari
3 Feb 2020
Recent years have seen major projects taking place, which looked to incorporating microgrids and energy storage to reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the mining industry.
By Sarah Moore
20 Dec 2019
With the ability to increase efficiency, reduce costs and dramatically improve the safety of miners, the fully automated Syama mine in Mali serves as a promising example for automated mining operations of the future.
By Benedette Cuffari
20 Dec 2019
Water run-off from quarry operations may contain solids that could cause water pollution, smother aquatic life or cause flooding by blocking channels. It is therefore important to design a quarry well to prevent contaminated run-off from leaving the site.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
20 Dec 2019
Studies on the applications of graphene are multiplying due to its properties as a lightweight, strong, porous and electrically conductive material.
By Sul Mulroy
20 Dec 2019
Plants need nutrients and minerals to thrive. These chemical elements are essential for their growth, metabolic functioning, and completion of their life cycle.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
20 Dec 2019
The global 3D printing market is growing rapidly and one industry that is just beginning to take advantage of the benefits of 3D printing is the mining industry.
By Sarah Moore
20 Dec 2019