Shell has formed a nine-member consortium to develop a new pilot project for decarbonizing the mining industry. An interoperable, end-to-end electrification system minimizes carbon emissions without sacrificing operational efficiency while striving to be cost-competitive with diesel-powered vehicles.
Lithium has become a significantly important mineral for the world economy in the last few decades due to its application in lithium-ion batteries. However, lithium mining poses significant environmental challenges.
By Ben Pilkington
31 Oct 2022
Automated machinery can be used over prolonged periods compared to human workers, resulting in improved productivity and making mine staff available for other complex tasks.
By Chinmay Chari
31 Oct 2022
In open-pit mining operations, a larger energy consumption comprises the comminution processes. Therefore, blasting operations for rock fragmentation contribute to improving comminution efficiency, particularly in hard rock mines. Several factors control rock fragmentation pertaining to blasting and drilling design parameters and the rock mass properties.
By Chinmay Chari
31 Oct 2022
Salt is essential for life. This substance has been mined for millennia, and indeed entire economies have been based upon the trade of salt, attesting to its importance throughout history for human society. This article will explore salt mines, how they are formed, their history, how they are mined, and their future.
By Reginald Davey
24 Oct 2022
AZoMining speaks to Francois Nell at Sandvik about the importance of mining sustainability and why equipment rebuilding and upgrades play their part in reducing fuel consumption.
Drones are becoming increasingly popular in the mining industry due to numerous advantages, including better productivity, safety, and reduced costs. They have a range of applications in the sector, all tied to their ability to enhance data collection for various mining tasks.
By Ben Pilkington
29 Sep 2022
Mining in the 21st century is increasingly connected, taking advantage of multiple innovative technologies. However, with the increased use of suites of information technologies and associated technologies, there are several concerns with cybersecurity, data integrity, and data loss. This article will explore the need for companies to protect their operational technology networks.
By Reginald Davey
29 Sep 2022
In mining, thermal analysis techniques are currently used to assess various materials' physical and chemical qualities as a function of temperature and time.
By Chinmay Chari
28 Sep 2022
Fortescue, an Australian mining company, has announced plans to invest US $6.2 billion during the rest of this decade to remove fossil fuel power sources entirely from its iron ore mining operations.