JORC, NI43-101, SAMREC, etc. guidelines used by the company undertaking the drilling campaign may require the mining company to complete drilling following either methodology (DD or RC) to ensure samples collected are representative for assay. RC and DD drilling techniques are distinguished in several important ways: Context of use Diamond drilling is used for very […]

Definition of a tailings storage facility Tailings storage facilities (TSFs) are constructed buildings. The dam or comparable structure, together with any related tailings delivery system, is included in a TSF. The phrase refers to the entire establishment, which could comprise one or several tailings dams. A tailings storage facility (TSF) is primarily designed to properly […]

Introduction Outbursts due to the presence of a gas known as firedamp are the most frequent hazards in coal mines. Explosions due to the presence of a gas known as firedamp are the most frequent hazards in coal mines. They are often the major cause of death for operators, bringing work to a standstill and […]

At the end of the second quarter of 2024, the MINING.COM TOP 50* ranking of the world’s most valuable miners had a combined market capitalization of $1.43 trillion, up $42 billion from end-March, as rising copper and gold prices make up for losses among lithium and iron ore counters. Source: MINING.COM

In a volatile metals day on Tuesday (i.e. today), copper prices declined, moving back towards a four-month low that was reached the day before as commodities were engulfed in a turbulent global selloff of risky assets. Following a wild opening day of the week that destroyed billions of dollars across international markets, zinc continued to […]

Yesterday, the drop in gold prices was more than 1% as the commodity got caught up in a larger, worldwide market sell-off sparked by growing economic worries. Spot gold experienced its largest one-day decline since early June, plunging as much as 3.2% to $2,365.55 per ounce. It made up half of the loss by 12:55 […]

Most of us associate mining with environmental problems like air and water pollution, catastrophic events like tailings dam collapses, or the effects of coal mining on global warming. However, the mining of metals like copper, nickel, and cobalt will become more crucial as we look for urgent solutions to reduce emissions from other essential components […]

While autonomous automobiles may be a familiar concept to you, did you know that autonomous mining trucks have existed for several decades already? Autonomous mining vehicles are used by Caterpillar to increase uniformity, production, and safety. The use of autonomous vehicles in mining presents a range of benefits and drawbacks that impact productivity, safety, and […]

What is a dragline? A dragline is a type of heavy equipment used in mining, construction, and civil engineering projects. It’s a large machine that consists of a boom, a bucket, and a hoist system, which work together to excavate and move large amounts of soil, rock, and other materials. What is it used for? […]

Graphite is an essential material for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, particularly in the production of lithium-ion batteries. it is commonly used in lubricants, electrodes, and pencils. Under high pressure and temperature, it can be turned into diamond. The question is, where does it come from? How did it form in the earth’s crust? Where does […]