Mining Technology is devoted to the publication of original, peer-reviewed research on all aspects of underground, opencast and offshore mining operations, including mine management and finance, mineral resources management, mine design and development, and planning control and mining law. View full journal description
Australian mining giant Fortescue's prototype haul truck powered by hydrogen, Europa, developed with German-Swiss manufacturer , successfully travelled 1,100km from Perth to the Pilbara on Tuesday (13 August). Europa, a T 264 haul truck, has a 1.6 megawatt-hour battery developed internally by Fortescue WAE, and 500kW of fuel cells.
Equinix Mining Technology Report 2021-22 draws on insights from leaders across the industry to paint a picture of current technology and innovation trends. Miners are investing heavily in technology such as data, connectivity …
Below are the most-read news stories and features appearing on Mining Technology in 2024. Most-read news on Mining Technology. Three uranium mines open in the …
The future of mining: drone technology can increase mine safety. The mine remains a uniquely hazardous and inconvenient workplace. Mines often have to pay higher wages for remote workers, in addition to high transport and …
This report dives into the top 10 emerging technologies set to transform the mining industry, focusing on AI, robotics, big data, IoT, and beyond. Each technology features three use cases …
Mining Technology Insights is your premier destination for the latest research, cutting-edge technology trends, and groundbreaking innovations in the mining sector. Our mission is to …
A large proportion of mine operators expect to invest in predictive maintenance for plant and mobile equipment over the next two years. Credit: GlobalData, Mine Site Technology Adoption Survey: 2024. "As mines transition to decarbonised …
Monitoring, Surveying and Information Technology for the Mining Sector. Geographe. Mining Industry Parts and Solutions. Geoimage. Satellite and Geophysical Imagery, and Remotely Sensed Data Processing and Analysis. Geokon Inc. The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology™ to Monitor Stability of Underground Openings, Pit Slopes and Tailing Dams.
The global mining industry is under pressure. In the short term, falling commodity prices are squeezing cash flow. Looking ahead, many existing mines are maturing, resulting in the extraction of lower ore grades and longer haul distances from the mine face; ore-body-replacement rates are in decline; and new-mine-development times are increasing.
While a buffer storage system in a pipe in deep-sea nodule mining technology can offer some advantages in terms of productivity and efficiency, it is important to carefully consider the potential disadvantages and risks associated with this technology. This includes the potential for increased complexity and cost, as well as the potential for ...
By using new technology like spatial data effectively, the mining industry gains insights into mine systems at a reduced cost and impact on the environment. The mining industry is steadily moving toward a future where it's possible to virtually construct and deconstruct buildings, plants, mines, and all associated infrastructure before even ...
Mining, process of extracting useful minerals from the surface of the Earth, including the seas. A mineral, with a few exceptions, is an inorganic substance occurring in nature that has a definite chemical composition and …
Established to assist Australia with its mine rehabilitation, Decipher is a spin out of the industrial division of Wesfarmers, and uses technology such as remote sensing data and environmental analysis to deliver sustainable …
Mining Technology's analysis of innovation in mine sensor networks, based on GlobalData research, reveals that "activity is driven by improved computing power and connected sensors to control and monitor the …
Technology projects in the mining industry continue to make claims on further improvements to the work environment, and make wider claims still, but have not addressed underlying causes that lead to underperformance of technology in terms of work environment improvements. This paper suggests that when we look closer at the situation, we find a ...
Green and Smart Mining Engineering is a multidisciplinary, open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the rapid publication and global dissemination of the latest findings on all fields involving exploration, exploitation and utilization of mineral resources, including metallic minerals, non-metallic minerals and energy minerals. The journal welcomes articles on the theories, …
Imago's solutions also take advantage of the increasingly interconnected and technology-driven nature of the mining industry. Its analysis process exports data that can be used with companies' own predictive modelling software and the use of newly-prominent, yet already widely used, technologies such as cloud storage solutions means the ...
A major mining technology and equipment solutions company, , revealed the revolutionary AutoMine concept-based underground mining drill. The fully autonomous, twin-boom development drill rig is equipped to operate without human intervention. This cabinless, battery-electric drill can autonomously plan and execute the entire drilling cycle.
Los Bronces mine geology. Los Bronces mine, located in the Andean Mountains at an altitude of 3,500m above sea level, extracts the Porphyry cluster adjacent to Andina operations of Codelco. The ore body comprises primary sulphides such as Chalcopyrite and bornite with a thick overlaying blanket of chalcocite.
Small footprint mining. Technology will continue to automate machinery, which will drive down onsite operational personnel required. The reduction in onsite operational personnel requirement will then reduce the environmental footprint that the mining (not necessarily exploration) industry currently has. 5. The 'home-away-from-home' challenge
At the beginning of this decade, underground mining activities accounted for around 40% of global mining operations. Today, GlobalData estimates there are at least 2,294 underground mines in operation around the …
RQ1: What are the most used technologies in the mining industry?. As can be seen in Table 3 and Fig. 9, in the last ten years, IoT is the most used digital technology in the mining industry.Involves the creation of a networks where various devices communicate making possible remote monitoring and access to information in real time of the activities performed by workers …
China's massive metals industry can only maintain its size using imported minerals, frequently from limited suppliers. As part of its Belt and Road Initiative, the country has actively invested in mining assets in Africa and Latin America, and is beginning to engage in overseas refining and downstream facilities.. Many countries have welcomed this with open arms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to issue a Fiscal Year 2025 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Applied Research in reference to the Development and Demonstration of Mine Safety and Health Technology.
A four-year technology collaboration between the Swedish miner LKAB and Orica has yielded wireless explosives. The results, the WebGen wireless platform, has been commercially available since 2022, and has helped spur the more widespread development and rollout of wireless blasting within the global mining industry, which is always eager to innovate …
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As a business, we're passionate about innovation and sustainability. We know that mining will play a key role in the green transition through its investment in new technologies that will make critical minerals accessible. This process will require a highly skilled workforce to implement new technology and modernise legacy assets.
Combined with the proliferation of mobile technology within mining companies, the cloud is invaluable. The future of mining. With time, technology's predictive and analytical capabilities will ...
In a poll run on Mining Technology prior to the US election, 56% of respondents said a Republican administration would most accelerate the speed of mine licensing and permitting in the US if elected to government, compared to just 15% for Harris's Democrats.
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As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at some of the biggest trends that impacted the mining sector over the past 12 months. Climate change and reducing emissions. …
With mining set to be a key geopolitical battleground in the future, Russia is eager to expand its mining operations. The nation aims to do so both in terms of investing in new projects at home and abroad, and improving the efficiency and productivity of mines already in production, moves that could help Russia solidify its position as one of the world's largest and …
Mining Technology'sanalysis of innovation in mine sensor networks, based on GlobalData research, reveals that "activity is driven by improved computing power and connected sensors to control and monitor the mining environment. In the last three years alone, there have been over 62,000 patents filed and granted".
Remote and autonomous mining technologies have seen slow but steady uptake over the past decade, with the first major investments coming from Rio Tinto's Mine of the Future initiative in 2008, which introduced automated machinery and remote-controlled processes at the company's Pilbara mines.
It can detect drowsy drivers, one of the biggest causes of mining accidents, using AI technology to alert drivers. 3D . In mining, 3D could pride spare parts and custom-built components, which could reduce the cost of storage, production, and delivery times.
Mining fosters a number of associated activities, such as manufacturing of mining equipment, provision of engineering and environmental services, and the development of world-class universities in the fields of geology, mining engineering, and metallurgy.
The company plans to use the re-mining and processing of waste from legacy mine sites "to support rehabilitation activities and restore natural environments". In April it partnered with Cobalt Blue Holdings to work on technology to do just this.
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