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Recent Developments in Rare Earth Metal Mining

Article - 18 Apr 2023

This article discusses rare earth metals, the limitations of mining them, and recent developments in the rare earth metal mining industry.

How is Decarbonization Increasing Mining Waste?

Article - 2 Feb 2023

This article will explore how decarbonization could increase mining waste and how this problem can be mitigated.

SoilCyclers: Reducing Waste in the Mining Industry

Article - 2 Feb 2023

This article will explore SoilCyclers’ solutions for reducing mining waste and improving the industry’s circularity.

What Sensors are Used in the Mining Industry?

Article - 30 Nov 2022

This article discusses different sensor systems and their role in mining applications.

Opportunities and Challenges of Lithium Mining

Article - 31 Oct 2022

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...

Automated Equipment is Changing Arctic Mining

Article - 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.

How Drones are Lifting Off in the Mining Industry

Article - 29 Sep 2022

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,...

Phasing Out Fossil Fuels in Iron Ore Mining: Is it Possible?

Article - 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.

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...

Methods to Predict Mining Conditions in Geotechnically Complex Sites

Article - 24 Aug 2022

Predicting mining conditions is a significant part of opening most new mine operations. In geotechnically complex sites, underground, and in remote locations, predicting mining conditions is...