Mining Blogs

Introduction 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 […]

How 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 […]

At the recent Workshop “Challenges in Fragmentation and Environmental Control in Blasting”, held in the historic city of Ouro Preto, Brazil, Víctor Hugo Paredes, Software Manager at Nextdet, presented Quamtum, the revolutionary software that is transforming the mining industry, optimizing fragmentation processes and significantly reducing the environmental impact of detonations. Technology for mining operations Quamtum […]

The V, V1, and V2 patterns are significantly better than row delays. Because of the lower hole loads, wider spacing at the moment of hole initiation, and inflight collisions of shattered rock during its movement, these lead to superior fragmentation. Increased wall stability is ensured by the delayed action of the back row’s holes, which […]

Even in the realm of diamonds, technology continues to advance. Diamonds are becoming more and more desirable since they can now be created in a lab. Because the developing process replicates the carbon-atom structures created by Mother Nature, lab-grown diamonds will have the same appearance and texture as natural diamonds. To mimic the natural growth […]

In 2023, three nations made up 88% of the world’s lithium production: China, Chile, and Australia. The world’s top producing nations for lithium are shown in this chart. The most recent USGS release on lithium statistics is where these numbers originate (issued Jan 2024). Direct lithium extraction from hard-rock mining, specifically from the mineral spodumene, […]

A tricone drill bit is a specialized rock drilling tool characterized by its three rotating cones, each equipped with sharp teeth designed for cutting through various types of rock formations. This design allows tricone bits to efficiently penetrate hard materials, making them essential in industries such as mining and oil and gas exploration. Tricone bits […]

Landslides are phenomena that affect natural or artificial slopes and can cause significant damage to infrastructure, loss of human life, and economic losses. To mitigate the risks of slope failure, geologists conduct investigations to assess landslide risks, determine their causes, and develop effective management strategies. Investigation Methods Geologists use a variety of methods to study […]

Gold has broken numerous records and increased by 12% year to date, resurfacing as one of the leading asset classes of 2024. Right now, it looks like it will be the best year since 2020.  Fears of a recession and geopolitical dangers have increased global economic uncertainty, which has helped the yellow metal by increasing […]