What is Thin-Section Microscopy?
Thin-section microscopy is a type of polarized optical microscopy that measures a thin section (or an ultra-thin section) of rock, ore, mineral, or other geological samples. It is one of the widest used …
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Using Ceramics in Mining Equipment
In recent years, however, ceramic equipment has developed significantly, and this material is now in use in mining applications. Due to high tensile strength and good thermal conductivity, ceramics make excellent cutting and abrasion-resistant materials. Ceramics have also become particularly popular as composite materials for mining …
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The Drive of Deforestation from Mining Projects
The REDD+ incorporates a number of documents that confirm the role that mining procedures in over 60 countries including Colombia, the Republic of the Congo, Papua New Guinea, Ghana and Indonesia play a driving force in the deforestation of these areas. The strategies discussed in the REDD+ assist these countries with designing and …
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Syama: The First Fully Automated Mine
With a total gold reserve estimated at 2.9 million ounces and an approximate mine life of 14 years, the Syama mine has remained one of the largest employers and economic supporters in this region. Resolute Mining has announced Syama's production goal to be 300,000 ounces of gold each year, with an annual cost of less than $750 USD …
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Software Showcase, browse the latest Mining Related Software
AZoMining speaks to Francois Nell at about the importance of mining sustainability and why equipment rebuilding and upgrades play their part in reducing fuel consumption. …
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Using Artificial Intelligence for Mineral Processing
AI is being used by diamond mining businesses to sort and dispose of mineral waste. This method primarily increases the quantity and quality of the diamond recovery process. The algorithms combine sensor and X-ray data resulting in recovering at least 96% of the weight of all diamonds more significant than 1 mm.
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Monitoring Heavy Equipment in Mining with Predictive Maintenance
Dingo, based in Brisbane, Australia, provides solutions for predictive maintenance in mining. With over 30 years of experience, the company currently manages the operational health of over $13.5 billion of heavy equipment. Its expertise and technical solutions are utilized by companies in mining, rail, oil and gas, and wind power.
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Ensuring Coal Mining Safety with Internet of Things Solutions
ThingSpeak: Ensuring Coal Mining Safety with Internet of Things Solutions. Download PDF Copy. By Robert Clarke Jan 10 2022. Coal mining is one of the most dangerous occupations, historically claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of coal miners. Although fatalities in coal mining are at an all-time low, this industry still presents …
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Understanding Flotation Plants
The talk explored how flotation plants can employ carefully selected and applied on-line analysis and slurry sampling zones as a trustworthy, reliable solution for flotation control and metal accounting. This approach helps ensure the realization of the anticipated ROI for these key investments. These systems can be scaled from small …
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The Alloys Used in Mining
INCOLOY alloy 825. This alloy is a superalloy used in screening wires that are required to size mineral particles. Alloy 825 offers excellent resistance to reducing and oxidizing acids, stress-corrosion …
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Zambia: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources
Zambia's natural resources include uranium, silver, cobalt, copper, coal, lead, silver, zinc, emeralds, and gold. Zambia is also a chief global producer of semiprecious gemstones and cobalt. Zambia's social and economic backbone has always been its mining industry. The mining and refining of copper have been of immense importance in Zambia.
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Green Mining: Paving the Way to More Sustainable Metal Extraction
New research by a team of scientists from the University of Oxford has identified a potentially abundant new source of useful metal like copper, which we need more of in order to decarbonize the economy. Underground volcano deposits of these metals could be extracted with minimal energy costs while geothermal energy is …
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Peru: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources
Peru is abundant in a wide variety of natural resources including gold, natural gas, petroleum, copper, silver, iron ore, coal, zinc, phosphate, potash and hydropower. In 2017, the country's mining activity accounted for nearly 10% of its national GDP. In fact, 62% of Peru's total exports were provided by the country's mining sector ...
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Latest Mining Articles
Space Mining Developments: Balancing Renewable Resource Needs with Solar System Sustainability. AZoMining examines the future of space mining as a solution to Earth's renewable energy demands. It explores recent advancements, challenges, and the important balance between resource extraction and solar system preservation. By …
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The Robots that are Changing the Quarry
Robotic drills, self-driving ore trucks, and airborne drones are all being tested and introduced in quarries around the globe. Dr. Bernhard Jung of the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology in Germany believes there will be fully automated man-less mines operated by machines in the near future, especially in difficult to reach areas such ...
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The Digital Revolution of the Mining Industry
The manifestation of industry 4.0 is set to revolutionize many industries through advanced automation approaches, and the mining industry is no different. Whilst the mining industry is slower than many others to adopt new automation technologies, it is a move that could create huge cost savings and a dramatic increase in mining productivity.
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New and Future Developments in Mining Rock Mechanics
A study published online in 2021 has proposed methods for longwall mining based on advanced studies of rock mechanics. Updating the 121 and 111 methods currently in use will provide solutions to common problems. A key concept is to use rock mechanics characteristics to avoid roadway excavation and wasted resources.
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Improving Mining Operations and Data Management with Micromine
Micromine is a cloud-based software that offers multiple mining solutions. The mining software helps to improve data management and mining operations such as geological exploration, resource management, mining cycles, mine design, planning, and production management. It has a simple and user-friendly interface.
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Streamlining Data Collection in Underground Mining
RockMass is a Canadian startup that provides data collection solutions for the mining industry and other related sectors. RockMass's products offer automatic data collection and processing, as well as …
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The Biggest Mining Technology Developments in 2022
Overcoming geopolitical challenges will ensure the future of the mining industry. Key mining trends in 2022 have included process automation, AI, sustainability, additive manufacturing, automation, big data paradigms, remote technologies, robotics, sensors, cloud computing, virtual modeling, and the Industrial Internet of Things.
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Smart Mining: The Benefits of Developing Digital Mines
Aside from economic and safety benefits, smart mines help to improve productivity and profitability. Site managers can design efficient workflows to streamline operations. Analysis of vast amounts of data, both historical and gathered during operations, gives the smart mine powerful capabilities to optimize efficiency and profitability.
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How Has Mining Changed Over Time?
Twenty-first-century demands have forced the mining industry to continue evolving. The growing awareness of climate change and the environmental damage caused by mining operations, the demands of new technologies, and the depletion of natural reserves of mineral and metal resources have all crystallized the need for innovative …
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Space Mining Developments: Balancing Renewable Resource Needs with Solar System Sustainability. AZoMining examines the future of space mining as a …
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Myanmar (Burma): Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources
A wide range of useful minerals are naturally present in this country, such as rich deposits of tungsten, tin, zinc, silver, copper, lead, antimony, and industrial minerals. Fossil fuels coals, petroleum, and natural gas are also abundant. Myanmar is also a world leader in producing gemstones, including jade, diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.
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Methods for Recycling Mining Waste: A Review
Tailings Recycling Methods. Porphyry copper deposits are commercially viable if they have a grade of 0.4% (Park et al. 2019). This ore grade would result in 99.6% of the source material going to waste as slag and tailings. Tailings ponds contain minerals that react in aerobic and aqueous conditions, such as iron and arsenic-baring sulfide ...
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Tanzania: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources
The country also has significant amount of gold, which accounts for about 2% of the world's total gold output. Other resources that are mined in the country include diamond and cement. In 2010, the production of gypsum and copper in the country increased by 130% each, kaolin by 129%, silver by 46%, natural gas by 21%, cement by 19% and garnet ...
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Smart Guidance and Automation Technology for the Mining Industry
Smart Mining Guidance. Autonomous robotics have benefited the mining industry. Comprehensive digital information on demography, geology, mine conditions, mine safety, coal mine transportation, and integrated automation systems has helped design automated mines. Smart mining guidance is also based on virtual simulation, spatial …
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Venezuela: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources
Venezuela has rich resources of gold, nickel, iron ore, steel, diamond, alumina, coal, bauxite, asphalt, natural gas, and petroleum. In 2014, the extraction of minerals from mines and quarries accounted for about 26% of GDP. The Map of Venezuela. Image Credits: CIA Factbook. The major mineral resources produced in the country are: …
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Moving the Mining Industry Forward with Remote Sensing
The global mining industry is a major global employer, and its value is expected to grow to $2,427.85 billion by 2025. 2021 figures show a market value of £1,845.55 billion. Investment in exploration, resource exploitation, and mining infrastructure is expected to grow. There are several challenges facing the mining industry today.
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Achieving a Zero-Carbon Economy with New UK Mining Projects
A zero-carbon economy is one where a balance of zero carbon emissions is achieved. This can be from reducing the emissions released into the atmosphere from human activity or from mitigating the impact of carbon-emitting industries by removing carbon from the atmosphere either by natural solutions (such as planting trees) or via …
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