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Seismic Noise Analysis and its Role in Mining Hazard Prevention

Article - 26 Aug 2022

The mining process is non-spontaneous and can induce stresses in the mining region. On average, the mining-induced deformation rate is greater than the average slip rate of tectonic plates by a...

Nigeria: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

Article - 10 Sep 2012

Nigeria with a total population of 170,123,740 as of July 2012 is located in Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon.

Colombia: Mining, Minerals, and Fuel Resources

Article - 7 Aug 2012

This article discusses the mining, minerals and fuel resources in Colombia.

How Does Gas Extraction Work?

Article - 18 Jul 2019

Like coal and oil, natural gas is a fossil fuel created by the pressurized, high-temperature decomposition of organic material over millions of years.

The Importance of Sensors to Monitor Airflow and Pressure in Mine Shafts

Article - 28 Nov 2022

To provide a safe underground mine working environment, proper ventilation is required. The objective should be to provide clean air to mine workers’ production zones.

Eco-Friendly Method for the Recovery of Valuable Rare-Earth Metals

Article - 13 Apr 2022

AZoMining speaks with James Tour from Rice University about his team's exciting method that has the very real potential to recover valuable REE from three types of waste; electronic waste, coal fly...

How Extended Reality Technology Could Address Mining Industry Challenges

Article - 12 Nov 2021

South Africa’s University of Pretoria (UP) and Exxaro have announced a partnership that will provide innovative mining technologies, including extended reality.

Characterizing Mine Dust Using Electron Microscopy

Article - 19 Jul 2019

Air pollution is a major problem in mining operations and has a large affect on air quality as well as human and environmental health. This article discusses the important of characterizing mine dust...

Georgia: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

Article - 16 Nov 2012

Georgia has a total area of the country is 69,700 km2, and it has a population of 4.003 million as of July 2018. The country enjoys a warm climate.

Preventing Sinkholes in Mining: Recent Developments in the Industry

Article - 29 Jun 2022

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...