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    Subtek™ 4D™ – Optimised blasting performance through the application of new underground bulk explosive technology

    By B Taylor, S Evans

    Bulk explosive technology for underground mining has not seen any significant technological advances since the widespread transition from ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) to ammonium nitrate emulsions

    Sep 1, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Practical applications of large language models in mining

    By B Gyngell, P Culvenor

    Large language models (LLMs) have generated a lot of hype since ChatGPT was released in early 2023. In essence, they allow people to interact with computer systems through natural language and have th

    Sep 1, 2024

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    Application study of UAV technology in tailings pond monitoring

    By T Zhao, K Wang, Z Zhang

    Tailings pond safety monitoring is vital for preventing dam failures and ensuring environmental safety. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can enhance tailings pond monitoring with flexible operational c

    Sep 1, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Future skills and workforce evolution – training and skills development for mining operation engineer and drill and blast engineer in surface mineral mine PT Indo Muro Kencan

    By H Utama, R Heryadi

    PT Indo Muro Kencana (PT IMK) is a surface gold and silver mine located in Mt. Muro area, Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia. The mining operations of multiple open pits using combination of excav

    Sep 1, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Unlocking mine productivity by changing-the-equation on the where, what and when of orebody characterisation

    By S Warden, T Neville, P Leckie

    At its simplest, the classification and characterisation of an orebody is a matter of Where, What and When. Where and with what spatial resolution are measurements taken, What properties are measured,

    Sep 1, 2024

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    Eco-efficiency of ANFO and bulk emulsion explosives application in Indonesian mining

    By H Utama, R Heryadi

    The demand for environmentally friendly commercial explosives has increased globally due to concerns regarding environmentally friendly mining activities. Ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) and bulk emu

    Sep 1, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Application of multi-sensor and AI-based core logging for a reduction of decision-making time within mineral exploration field projects

    By A Krishnan, C Garcia, I Luna-Berbesi

    The discovery and exploration of deposits are progressively shifting to extremely remote regions and greater depths. As a result, exploration costs and the economic risk of a bad investment increase.

    Sep 1, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Increasing production systems availability through remote support discipline

    By A Innis, A Bye, B McCarthy, S Glover

    Technology adoption in the mining industry has been steadily increasing over the past decade, driven by the need to improve operational efficiency, safety, sustainability, and profitability. As mining

    Sep 1, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Catalysing lower-carbon mining supply in Australia

    By M Rea, E O’Connell

    Decarbonising explosives manufacturing and catalysing low-carbon mining supply is a significant global challenge. Low-carbon manufacturing precincts – clusters of geographically close businesses acros

    Sep 1, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Using machine learning to make smarter screening media maintenance decisions

    By J Herd, J Rowe, M Cutbush, d F. Aziz

    WearApp provides expertise for assessing the degradation of removable screening media panels on vibrating screens right in a user’s pocket. Through the WearApp application, users can simply take a pic

    Sep 1, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Social responsibility solutions provided by WebGen™ wireless initiation system in open cut mines

    By L Muñoz, L Steffen, W Vilas Boas, G Gontijo, R Macedo, C Braga, d D Machado, G Stevenson

    Mines operating close to communities face growing challenges, especially with their drilling and blasting activities. Proper management of environmental and community impacts is critical to provide su

    Sep 1, 2024

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    Experiences from developing a road map to attractive, inclusive and safe mining workplaces

    By L Abrahamsson

    The aim with this paper is to discuss experiences from the ongoing research project ‘Attract: A roadmap to attractive, inclusive, and safe mining workplaces’. The project’s aim is to analyse possibili

    Sep 1, 2024

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    Mining 4.0 initiatives – a pathway to a smarter mining fleet

    By K Rau

    The overall success of a mining operation is directly impacted by the reliability and availability of mining equipment. Heavy-duty vehicles such as excavators and haul trucks are used for conveying of

    Sep 1, 2024

  • AUSIMM
    Key technology indicators that will influence mining method selection for future mines

    By S Nowosad, O Langefeld

    The mining industry has undergone a profound and transformative shift in recent years, driven by the rapid advancement of emerging technologies such as automation, digitalisation, and electrification.

    Sep 1, 2024

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    Data augmentation for image-based rock fragment recognition using StyleGAN

    By Y Tang, G Si

    The analysis of rock fragment sizes plays a pivotal role in various stages of geotechnical and mining engineering. Traditional case-based methods often falter in addressing the variability in rock fra

    Sep 1, 2024

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    Australia’s hydrogen export in the form of embedded mineral derivatives

    By R Daiyan, G Burge, M Haider Ali Khan

    Australia’s mineral and metal exports have a substantial carbon footprint, twice that of its domestic emissions, mainly due to fossil-fuel-dependent downstream processes like processing into secondary

    Sep 1, 2024

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    The RockDataAcademy – a new open-access knowledge base covering the ins and outs of using sensors to scan ores

    By M Dalm

    More and more mining companies are becoming aware of the potential benefits of sensor-based ore sorting and process optimisation. This is reflected by a growing number of analysers that are available

    Sep 1, 2024

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    Legacy tailings dams – asset or liability? A case study on sub-aqueous tailings reclamation

    By M Jones

    Legacy tailings storage facilities exist within operating mine sites across Australia. These tailings storage facilities are often viewed as rehabilitation liabilities but with considered assessment m

    Sep 1, 2024

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    PMAP – smart and sustainable in situ treatment of mine wastewater and critical metals recovery technology

    By M Barkh, F X. Spachtholz

    The mining industry faces significant environmental challenges in managing tailing ponds and wastewater treatment, including the risk of contaminated water, breaches of tailing dams, and energy-intens

    Sep 1, 2024

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    Deep-sea mining considerations and environment impact – an overview

    By W Midgley, M Torok, I Canbulat, J Katupitiya, S Saydam, S Akdag

    The green energy transition is expected to require a range of valuable minerals, which could be supplied through deep-sea polymetallic nodule mining. Deep-sea polymetallic nodules are mineral deposits

    Sep 1, 2024