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I was wondering whether I could some advice about using surface miners (Vermeer, Wirtgen type, they mined a 1m thick slice per pass, approx) and the size of the blocks (mainly "Z" dimension) in the block model and the implications…
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I would like to know your point of view, beliefs and ideas about implementing machine learning in mining industry. Below survey is to demonstrate…
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There was a firedamp (methane+air mixture) explosion in one of the UG coal mine in Turkey and 41 miners dead last month. The ignition source is still unknown.
There is no detail limitaitons for blasting in UG Coal Mine in…
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I am currently trying to research and determine what, if any, Underground Coal Mine Standards exist when it comes to the…
Has mining lost its luster? Why talent is moving elsewhere and how to bring them back
South Deep adding Nerospec neroHUB EMERST Level 9 collision avoidance technology
Planetary Scale Intelligence for the Mining Supercycle
Enhancing mineral prospecting and tailings safety with massively scalable models of the earth
“Recent advances in cloud computing may be allowing geostatistics to crunch more data, faster, but its merging with machine learning techniques that will continue to be the most exciting development in the…
5 March 2020
Conrad Steyn, Executive Partner, Mineral Resource, Energy and Industrial Sectors, iOCO
From improved safety, to improved productivity and improved operations, technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have been promoted as game-changers in the sector for many years.
While mining is still seen as a largely `analogue’ business,…
Introduction:
Open pit mining has long been a cornerstone of India's mineral extraction industry, allowing for the extraction of abundant natural resources critical for economic growth. However, the pursuit of these valuable minerals often comes at a steep price, with slope stability issues posing significant challenges to mining operations across the country. This article aims to shed light on…
The global demand for rare earth elements is growing. Australia is the 4th largest producer of rare earth in the world, and it holds 3.4% of the world's rare earth resources. As critical minerals, rare earth elements processing is a new industry, which makes rare earth projects riskier compared to lithium projects which have a well-documented history. In this article, Global Road…
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Enclosed is an article on VR as a game changer training for miner continuous training.
This article talks about potential of industry 4.0 for a better tomorrow focusing on effective surveying & Planning based on challenges of remote locations. Using VR Technology to accomplish the deliverables training in actual mining environment including enhancing safety & Emergency response capability.…
Mining is taking a new path, where safety and sustainability are dominating the narrative. The industry as a whole is working toward a redefined purpose to steward resources and make the world a better place for all.
As self-driving vehicles continue to mature, and the Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless connectivity become more widespread, the mining industry has shown a growing interest in automating…
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