Mining Blogs

The FS 300 longwall shearer is the result of combining the best materials available with cutting edge technical and technological solutions. This machine’s excellent efficiency, dependability, and simplicity of use define it. The shearer’s design has been modified to function with a variety of longwall armoured conveyors that have a width of 750 to 900 […]

The critical-minerals boom has arrived, in case you missed it. Can Africa benefit from this? See also TOP mineral by nation in Africa (infographic). Globally, technology is having an increasing impact on people’s lives, sometimes bringing new obstacles and sometimes opening up opportunities. The origin of a technology, or technologies, is just as significant as […]

Kamoto Underground Copper Mine, Kolwezi, Congo. Image by Dave Dyet via Flickr. A dispute about royalties between local tax officials and a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, owned by Glencore Plc, has arisen. According to persons familiar with the situation, the government organisation, DGRAD in French, claims that Kamoto Copper Co. […]

Global gold output reached over 3,000 tonnes in 2023, with China, Australia, and Russia continuing to be the major producers. China was in the lead, generating an estimated 370 tonnes, or almost 12% of the global output. Australia and Russia were in second and third, respectively, with 310 tonnes produced. These three nations firmly established […]

Rio Tinto is offering early termination options to employees at its Diavik diamond mine as part of its cost-saving measures in anticipation of the mine’s closure in 2026, according to a report by jewelry news agency Rapaport. Situated in Canada’s Northwest Territories, approximately 200 km south of the Arctic Circle, Diavik has been a vital […]

Image courtesy by Komatsu. This week at MinExpo in Las Vegas, Komatsu unveiled two brand-new mechanical haul trucks to the North American market: the HD465-10 and HD605-10. The new vehicles are made with the intention of helping aggregate, mining, and quarry applications become more productive while also enhancing fuel efficiency. From the previous eight models, […]

In order to fund exploration at the defunct Troilus gold-copper mine near Val d’Or, Quebec, Troilus Gold (TSX: TLG; OTCQX: CHXMF) is seeking $22 million. The mine will eventually be reopened, the business hopes. Haywood Securities and Desjardins Capital Markets are leading the purchased deal. The underwriters have agreed to pay $0.35 per unit for […]

Image credit: istock L’optimisation de l’énergie des gaz explosifs pendant les opérations de dynamitage est cruciale pour améliorer la fragmentation de la roche, ce qui a un impact direct sur l’efficacité de l’exploitation minière, les coûts de production et l’efficacité opérationnelle globale. Cette optimisation implique un examen minutieux de plusieurs facteurs, notamment les propriétés des […]

Introduction Le métavers n’est plus seulement un concept futuriste, mais un outil pratique que l’industrie minière peut utiliser dès aujourd’hui. Les sociétés minières peuvent utiliser ses éléments pour développer les compétences nécessaires à une industrie de plus en plus numérique. Il pourrait jouer un rôle important en connectant efficacement les opérations à distance et sur […]

An update on exploration at the New Afton mine in British Columbia has been released by New Gold, indicating ongoing increase in the K and HW zones. High-grade copper-gold porphyry mineralisation was discovered while drilling in the eastern part of the mine, supporting previous findings from the K zone. It is looking like a possible […]