Since 2010, Kinross Gold Corporation has been managing the Tasiast gold mine via its fully-owned subsidiary Tasiast Mauritanie Limited SA (TMLSA). Tasiast is an open-pit operation located 300 miles northeast of Nouakchott in the Inchiri area, amidst immense desert plains. A processing facility and heap leaching facilities are used to recover the gold that is […]

The map highlights some of the world’s largest mines (excluding coal and salts). I focus on the biggest pits and highest producing assets within each commodity category. The “Other” category includes primarily Nickel, Zinc, Molybdenum, some Silver, and various byproducts. What stands out is the sheer scale of iron mining compared to other commodities. So, […]

Significant changes have been observed in the worldwide copper mining sector during the second quarter of 2024. Significant output increases have been observed by companies like as MMG, Antofagasta, Ivanhoe Mines, and Teck Resources as compared to the first quarter of 2024. MMG produced 90,972 tonnes, a remarkable 35.52% increase in output. Production at Antofagasta […]

Blast patterns dictate how explosive energy is distributed throughout the rock mass, influencing the fragmentation and throw of the blasted material (Fourney, 2016). Below are the three main blast patterns used in mining operations and their associated advantages and disadvantages. Staggered Blast Pattern In a staggered blast pattern, the drill holes are arranged in a […]

Water is used to assist control dust during the mining and processing of ore, on tailings and storage heaps, and throughout the transportation process. Water not only binds mineral dust to the surface of the ore but also aids in suppressing dust that is already in the air. Huge trucks enter and exit mines several […]

Image courtesy: Tripadvisor Big Brutus, le dernier de son espèce, est un témoignage des merveilles d’ingénierie du passé. Cette gigantesque pelle à décapage, un modèle Bucyrus-Erie 1850B, était une merveille de son temps, affichant une hauteur impressionnante de 160 pieds du sol au sommet de son flèche. Avec une capacité de godet de 90 yards […]

Introduction The mechanism used for dust control aims to minimise or completely stop the amount of dust released by activities that produce fugitive and airborne dust as well as disrupt the environment. Numerous elements, such as the type of surface, the degree of surface disturbance, and climatic conditions, influence the amount of dust produced. Construction […]

Perform detailed and accurate analysis of blast fragmentation, improve conveyor performance and save costs across the entire operation. Do you know the 5 reasons why to choose Quamtum? Here we detail what they are! Portability is the first of them since this compact and easy-to-carry device adapts to any operating environment. Experience the five reasons […]

Image coutesy: Komatsu L’excavatrice minière Komatsu WE2350 est une machine conçue pour les applications d’exploitation à ciel ouvert, offrant des caractéristiques techniques et des spécificités adaptées aux environnements miniers exigeants. Spécificités Techniques Type de machine : Chargeuse sur pneus, adaptée pour le transport et le chargement de matériaux dans les mines. Capacité de charge : La WE2350 est conçue […]

Image copyright: Caterpillar The Cat dynamic energy transfer (DET) technology was unveiled by Caterpillar with the goal of enhancing mining productivity and sustainability. The system can charge machine batteries while in motion, cutting downtime and improving performance, and it supplies energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric mining trucks while they are in operation. “We think […]