Picture from Istock Introduction The feasibility and efficacy of mining operations are determined in large part by the quality of rock fragmentation in mine design. A well-fragmented blast makes it simpler to load, haul, and crush materials, which shortens cycle times and boosts total operation productivity. Rock fragmentation significantly influences various aspects of mine planning, […]

Picture credits: Istock Introduction The charge length in blasting operations significantly influences the fragmentation of rock (Taiwo, 2022). It defines the quantity of explosive loaded into each blast hole, directly correlating with the amount of energy generated along each meter of the borehole profile. An optimal charge length ensures efficient energy distribution, which is critical […]

Picture Credits: Gécamines offices in DRC’s capital, Kinshasa. Gecamines, the state-owned mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on Monday that it will begin shipping germanium concentrates to Europe for the first time. The concentrates, produced at a newly established facility in Lubumbashi, will be sent to Umicore in Belgium for further […]

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Lead is still widely used for car batteries, pigments, ammunition, cable sheathing, weights for lifting, weight belts for diving, lead crystal glass, radiation protection and in some solders. According to Bestmag, Global supply of refined lead metal exceeded demand by 92,000 tonnes in 2023, according to data from the International Lead and Zinc Study Group. The world’s cobalt […]

Located in the northern Chilean Atacama Desert, roughly 15 kilometres north of Calama, is Chuquicamata, one of the biggest and most important copper mines in the world. Known for its enormous size and depth, it is the second-deepest open pit mine in the world, measuring more than 4.3 kilometres (2.7 miles) long and 3 kilometres […]

Credits: Istock This week, the largest coal miner in China announced the start of another enormous project aimed at clearing up potential fossil fuel surpluses and providing feedstock for petrochemical manufacturers. China Energy Investment Corp. announced that it will invest 170 billion yuan, or $24 billion, in the construction of an integrated plant that will […]

For the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries, which are utilised in EVs, cellphones, and other renewable energy applications, cobalt is a crucial mineral. Cobalt demand is expected to climb sharply as the globe shifts to greener technologies. The world’s cobalt reserves, especially those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which account for the majority […]

Istock image In underground mining, maintaining clean roads is a crucial element for the success of daily operations. Road cleaning is not merely a regulatory measure; it is a vital step that ensures worker safety, preserves equipment efficiency, and enhances the working environment. Enhancing Safety Clean roads reduce the risk of accidents and slips, ensuring […]