Introduction Selection of blast pattern is a very important task in mining activities. The selection is made considering many effective factors; hence, there is a significant variation in the selected pattern from mine to mine. The most influential factors are annual mine production, required rock fragmentation, geological and geotechnical characteristics of the area, physico-mechanical properties […]
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NextLion: Blasting Software 4.0
NextdetAt Nextdet, we have developed NextLion, an advanced and versatile solution designed to meet the specific demands of the mining industry. This high-precision software allows you to plan, manage resources and generate reports with an intuitive and secure interface. With specialized modules such as Vibration Analysis, Geomechanics and Well Sequencing, it optimizes each stage of […]
Top publicly traded mining companies by earnings
MarcialThis picture showcase mining companies with the highest earnings over the last trailing 12 months. BHP, Glencore, and Rio Tinto are topping the list, with Vale and China Shenhua Energy close behind. Source: https://companiesmarketcap.com/mining/most-profitable-mining-companies/
The geological compass and its importance in geology
MarcialThe compass is crucial in structural geology for measuring the orientation of geological structures such as bedding planes, joints, and metamorphic foliations. It helps geologists determine the strike and dip of these structures, which is essential for understanding the geometry and pattern of relative movement within the Earth’s crust. The compass is particularly important for […]
The pipeline blasting
MarcialWhat Is Trench Blasting & When Is It Necessary? Trench blasting, also known as pipeline blasting, is a process of using controlled explosives to facilitate the excavation of trench and pipeline projects in rock formations. Drilling holes into the rock formation and inserting explosives there completes this operation. With less work, trenches and pipelines may […]
The Impact of Automation on Mining Jobs: Exploring the Effects of Automation on Employment and Skills in the Mining Industry
CA MiningAutomated technologies are revolutionizing industries worldwide, and mining is no exception. The world is becoming more demanding, and with the increase in demand, mining operations need to produce more efficiently and effectively. The integration of advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning is transforming the way mining operations are conducted. These […]
Savoir aligner une sondeuse
MarcialSavoir aligner une sondeuse est une compétence que tout bon géologue doit avoir puisque de toutes les façons, il devra être appelé à utiliser cette compétence durant ses activités sur le terrain. Le fait d’aligner une sondeuse permet non seulement de réaliser des forages avec exactitude mais également de pouvoir obtenir des résultats de qualité. […]
Why Surveying is so important before blasting?
MarcialSurveying is crucial for blasting operations in mining because it helps ensure safety, optimizes performance, reduces costs, and improves environmental control. The main reasons why surveying is important are presented below: Safety To guarantee safety during detonation, blast holes must be measured accurately. It assists in determining the proper explosive charge and delay time, lowering […]
What is flotation and how to optimize it?
MarcialIntroduction Flotation is a selective separation process by attaching water-repelling of hydrophobic particles to rising air bubbles to form a particle-rich froth on the suspension surface, which flows over the lip of the cell (Nguyen, 2007). For almost a century, flotation has served as the backbone of the mining industry. It has undergone substantial development in numerous […]
The types of sampling in mining
MarcialHow do you still make this mistake? Most beginner geologists or students make this mistake. It is estimated that 90% of them do. But what is it fundamentally about? Indeed, many find it difficult to distinguish between mining sampling and geological sampling. What is the difference then? Geological sampling is practiced at a very early […]