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Analyzing Coal's Mechanical Behavior Under Different Mining Rates

Article - 24 Dec 2021

Researchers recently observed the existence of a critical value of loading rates. They found mechanical behavior of the coal varies substantially with the loading rates on different sides of the...

AMT's Mining Guidance System and the Future of Safer and Efficient Mining Operations

Article - 16 Dec 2021

This article focuses on the types of mining and risks associated with it, eventually focusing on the environmental effects. The article then focuses on the Mining Guidance System (MGS) developed by...

The Advantages of IoT Integration in the Mining Industry

Article - 16 Nov 2021

The IoT is changing how entire organizations operate and has the potential to transform the mining industry. It allows the industry to introduce underground monitoring and control systems to improve...

What Impact has COVID-19 had on the Mining Sector?

Article - 21 Oct 2021

Mining is undergoing something of a radical technological shift, the likes of which have never rocked the typically conservative industry before. Widespread trends such as the adoption of automation...

Driving Change: Moving the Mining Industry Forward with Self-Driving Vehicles

Article - 21 Oct 2021

Autonomous vehicles are growing in popularity in mining operations. This article takes a closer look at why self-driving vehicles are beneficial and how they have the potential to move the mining...

Analyzing Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in Geologic Materials

Article - 13 Jul 2021

Accurate quantification of REEs in geological samples is achieved using NexION 5000 Multi-Quadrupole ICP-MS, overcoming complex matrix challenges.

How are Viscosity Modifiers Used in Mining?

Article - 8 Oct 2019

Viscosity modifiers are chemical indicators used to limit a lubricant’s change in viscosity when there are temperature changes.

Mining Sites: The Transition from Open-Pit to Underground Mining

Article - 10 Jul 2019

In order to optimize each pit’s efficiency, the mining space tends to merge the land’s natural characteristics and man-made features.

What are Semiconductor Gemstones and Minerals?

Article - 24 May 2019

A semiconductor material is a nominally small band gap insulator that can be doped with impurities that change the electronic properties of the material in a controllable way.

The Development of Underwater Mining

Article - 22 Jun 2017

A submersible developed in 1964 by the U.S. Navy called Alvin was one of the first of its kind with the ability to go to a depth of 14,800 feet for up to 10 hours.