Introduction Fleet management in mining is a complex challenge, involving the coordination of various types of heavy machinery, from haul trucks to drilling rigs. Efficiently managing these fleets is crucial for minimizing downtime, maximizing productivity, and reducing operational costs. With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), mining operations now have access to sophisticated tools that optimize […]

China’s iron ore imports are likely to hit a new high in 2025 as traders stockpile cheap ore for the world’s top consumer despite a protracted property crisis continuing to weigh on Chinese steel demand, traders and analysts said. The country’s imports of the key steelmaking ingredient will likely rise by between 10 million and […]

Gold prices gained on Tuesday, the last trading day of a record-breaking year that drove the metal to its best annual performance since 2010 on robust central bank buying, geopolitical tensions, and monetary policy easing by major global banks. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,614.23 per ounce, as of 0807 GMT. U.S. gold futures added […]

Kennametal’s KenCast™ is known for its durability in highly challenging environments. It is air-hardened cast steel with metallurgically bonded tungsten carbide particles on the wear surface, which has been proven to withstand extreme abrasive and high-impact applications and could show a life improvement over standard wear solutions depending on materials and applications. Downtime can be significantly reduced.  […]

Introduction Overbreak is a term commonly encountered in rock blasting operations. It occurs when the extension of rock breakage goes beyond the designed boundaries of excavation. This phenomenon is a critical concern in mining, tunnelling, and construction, as it can lead to increased costs, safety hazards, and structural instability (Singh & Narendrula, 2020). It is […]

Mining operations around the globe have long grappled with the management and environmental impacts of tailings, the residual materials left after the extraction of valuable minerals. However, advancements in technology and increased focus on sustainability have spurred interest in reprocessing and recycling tailings, turning waste into a resource. The importance of tailings reprocessing Tailings reprocessing […]

By Fabian Cambero Chile’s environmental regulator has filed four charges against the major Los Bronces copper mine, controlled by Anglo American , for noncompliance with environmental permits, the agency said on Monday. The charges could carry a fine of nearly 17 billion pesos ($17.17 million), according to the Superintendency of the Environment, or SMA. Los Bronces is […]

Gold prices rose on Thursday, driven by safe-haven demand in light trading after the Christmas holiday, as markets awaited signals on the U.S. economy under the incoming Trump administration and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy for 2025. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $2,635.29 per ounce, as of 01:47 p.m. ET (1847 GMT). U.S. gold […]

Image credit: Iluka resources (available on www.iluka.com) Australia will grant an additional A$400 million ($257.20 million) loan to Iluka Resources (ILU.AX), opens new tab to develop its rare earths refinery in Western Australia, which will also see the critical minerals miner shell out more money than committed. Iluka on Friday said the federal government is granting the […]