The extraction of precious minerals or other geological elements from the Earth, usually from an ore body, lode, vein, seam, reef, or placer deposit, is known as mining. The economic viability of investing in the equipment, labour, and energy required to extract, refine, and transport the materials found at the mine to manufacturers who can use the material is based on the economic viability of investing in the equipment, labour, and energy required to extract, refine, and transport the materials found at the mine to manufacturers who can use the material.
Mining operations almost always have a negative influence on the environment, both during the mining process and after the mine has closed. As a result, most countries have implemented restrictions to reduce the impact; nevertheless, because mining plays such a large role in providing revenue for typically rural, distant, or economically impoverished regions, governments sometimes fail to fully enforce regulations. Workplace safety has long been a concern, and where contemporary methods have been strictly implemented, mining safety has considerably improved. Furthermore, unregulated or poorly managed mining frequently contributes to local human rights violations and resource conflicts, particularly in emerging nations.
Enhancing Sustainability of Underground Works
Infrastructure and underground works designers prioritize sustainability, with concrete codes considering a 50-year design life, while infrastructure works have a 100-year design life. This means the structure must withstand expected impacts over 100 years. The choice of systems and materials also plays a crucial role in sustainability. The focus on reducing carbon footprints has also increased.
Introduction
Infrastructure is being built underground due to perceived costs and perceive [...]
What’s Driving Growth of India’s Tunnelling Industry
Over the past four-five years, tunnel construction in the country has increased due to longer lengths, challenging terrain, urbanization, and increased infrastructure demand. The railway sector pioneered tunnel development, with the hydropower sector having the most. Water supply tunnels increased with urban renewal missions and programs. Roads and highways saw increased construction, particularly in hilly regions. Metro rail tunnelling emerged for dense cities.
India has over 2,500 km o [...]
Augment Technologies unveils AI mining technology in partnership with Hexagon
A partnership giving access to specially developed artificial intelligence (AI) created specifically to boost mineral recovery after open pit blasting in mining has recently come to light. The announcement was made at the most recent INDABA 2024 African Mining Conference by Perth-based Augment Technologies.
Customers of the highly regarded technology company Hexagon appear to now have access to a cutting-edge Augment Technologies AI-driven solution. This invention, known as the Muckpile [...]
Advancing Robotic Technology in Coal Mining
Researchers in Energies propose an advanced framework for robotic technology systems in coal mining operations to enhance safety, efficiency, and intelligence, based on a comprehensive review of current research and application status.
Context
Particularly in emerging nations, coal is a vital source of energy and a raw material for numerous businesses. However, because of the difficult and complicated underground circumstances, coal mining presents significant dangers to public health [...]
Experts Argue for Increased Mining in Climate Change Action, Balancing Environmental Concerns
As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, a growing chorus of experts is advocating for an increase in mining activities to support the transition to a greener economy. The unconventional stance has sparked a debate, with proponents asserting that responsible mining can provide the raw materials necessary for renewable energy technologies, while critics express concerns about the environmental impact of such practices.
Experts Argue for Increased Mining in Cli [...]
Goa: Mining auction to start on Wed with Bicholim block
on offer
The auction of mines in Goa is scheduled to start from Wednesday with the Bicholim block on offer, sources in the know said. The block, with estimated reserves of about 18 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore, is among the three mines put on the block by the state-owned Goa Mineral Development Corporation (GMDCL) last month.
PANAJI: On Tuesday and Thursday, respectively, the state administration will announce the names of the bidders who met the requirements for the Bicholim and S [...]
First Mining sells its Goldlund NSR royalty to Sprott for C$9.5 million
First Mining Corp. (TSX: FF) (OTCQX: FFMGF) (“First Mining” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) with Sprott Resource Holdings Inc. (“Sprott”) under which Sprott will acquire from the Company a 2% net smelter return royalty (“NSR”) on the Goldlund property located in northwestern Ontario (the “Royalty”), for total consideration of C$9.5 million (the “Transaction”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Sprott will pay to the C [...]
Palampur: Illegal mining endangers bridge over Beas
river
Palampur is a small town in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The town is situated on the banks of the Beas river, and is home to a number of small businesses and industries.
Illegal mining is a major problem in Palampur, and has led to the destruction of a number of bridges over the Beas river. The most recent victim of this illegal activity is the bridge connecting Palampur to the nearby town of Nurpur.
This bridge was built in the early 1990s, and was an important link [...]
Lundin Mining appoints
new president
Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) (OMX:LUMI) ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Conibear as President and a Director of the Company effective August 1, 2018. Mr. Conibear is a mining engineer with over 30 years of experience in the mining industry. He has a track record of success in mine operations, project development and corporate management.
Most recently, Mr. Conibear served as the President and CEO of North American [...]
Mining Giant Glencore Sees Huge Deficit In Copper Coming
The mining giant Glencore has warned that a huge deficit in copper is coming soon, as global demand for the metal continues to outstrip supply.
In a new report, Glencore predicts that the copper market will swing into a deficit of around 1.4 million tonnes by the end of 2020, as demand continues to grow while production fails to keep pace.
This is a significant change from Glencore's previous forecast, which predicted a small surplus of around 200,000 tonnes.
The sharp increas [...]