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  • SME
    A review of the applications of through-the-Earth (TTE) communication systems for underground mines

    By Philani Larrance Ngwenyama, Ronald CW Webber-Youngman

    Through-the-Earth (TTE) communication systems were developed to provide post-accident communication in underground mines. Unlike primary tracking systems, they do not require any major infrastructure

    Feb 1, 2025

  • SME
    Challenges in the battery raw materials supply chain: Achieving decarbonization from a mineral-extraction perspective

    By R. Chandramohan, Landon Jackson, C. Meinke

    Understanding constraints within the raw battery material supply chain is essential for making informed decisions that will ensure the battery industry’s future success. The primary limiting factor fo

    Feb 1, 2025

  • SME
    A novel job similarity index for career transition in the mining industry

    By Hilal Soydan, H. Sebnem Düzgün, Jurgen Brune

    In this study, with the primary goal of capturing ongoing digital transformation and automation impacts on the mining industry and its workforce, we conduct several interviews with mining industry exp

    Feb 1, 2025

  • SME
    Characterization of U(-V) deposits in the La Sal district, UT and CO and their relationship to Paradox Basin fluid flow

    By Isabel F. Barton, Eytan Bos Orent, Mark D. Barton

    A new examination of tabular uranium (U)-vanadium (V) deposits within the La Sal district places mineralization in the context of the complex fluid flow history that has occurred in the Paradox Basin

    Feb 1, 2025

  • SME
    Augmented-reality system for training of heavy-equipment operators in surface mining

    By Amy McBrayer, Vladislav Kecojevic, Juan David Valencia Quiceno, Dragan Bogunovic

    The mining industry’s commitment to innovation reflects a history of adopting technological advancements to enhance workplace safety, environmental sustainability and vocational training. The objectiv

    Feb 1, 2025

  • ISEE
    Impacts of Alternative Hydrocarbon Fuels on Ammonium Nitrate-Based Explosives

    By Jeffrey W. Lin, Larry B. Weston, Jonathan D. Abbott, Jordan L. Arthur

    Hydrocarbon fuel oils are one of the main components of ammonium nitrate-based explosives, including ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate-Fuel Oil) and emulsions. While a wide variety of fuels can, and have, been u

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Blast movement numerical simulation effective way to monitor ore dilution.

    By Sam Taoum, Omar Riahi

    Few tools allow for accurately tracking ore dilution after blasting. Existing methods often rely on data analysis or linear interpolation of velocity, which can be imprecise and less effective in vari

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Application of Differential Blasting for Value Chain Optimisation

    By Stephen Mansfield, Saran Sankar

    The Sentinel open pit copper mine, operated by First Quantum Minerals Ltd, is located in the North West province of Zambia. The Sentinel orebody is a sediment-hosted, structurally modified deposit in

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Development of Scaled Damage Criteria for Blasting

    By Jorge Alvarez

    In a large-scale open-pit mining operation, continuous efforts are made to control damage to the slope walls. An essential tool in this effort is determining the PPVc (critical peak particle velocity)

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Blasting Techniques to Prevent Coal Loss and Damage

    By Visitor Makiyi, Chris Batten

    Poor coal recovery due to coal damage or loss caused by blasting can have a significant impact on a mining operation. Increasing coal recovery by reducing blast damage can provide a significant opport

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    A Study on the Attenuation Characteristics of Electronic Blasting Vibrations for Different Types Blast Designs According to Korean Open-Pit Blasting Standards for Proposing the Blast Vibration Equation

    By Park Yun-Seok, Jung Seung-Won, Hwang Nam-Sun, Song Jin-hyuk, Kim Young-ho

    This study proposes a new blasting vibration estimation formula that reflects the vibration reduction characteristics of electronic detonators, which are not considered in the current MOLIT blasting v

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Blasting Optimization Strategies for Enhanced Productivity at Mont-Wright Mine

    By Joe Atalla, Jesse Desrochers, Rodrigo Hayashida, Joseph Mukendi Kabuya

    The Mont-Wright mine stands as a prominent open-pit operation in Canada, renowned for its vast iron-ore reserves. However, the efficacy of its blasting operations, crucial for efficient production, ha

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Emulsion Breakers for Waste Explosives

    By Maja Franjic, Ian Tolliday, Chris Collins, James Wiltshire

    Ammonium Nitrate Emulsions (ANE) are a large segment of the explosives market for the mining industry. These emulsions are generally designed to be very stable but when breakdown does occur, removal o

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Maximizing Mining Recovery Through Advanced Blasting Techniques and Blast Movement Management

    By Aris Tambunan, Nella Lubis, Nurafrianti Saala, Komang Widhiayanto, Herry Saputra, Rudolf Sitorus

    Maximizing mining recovery rates and minimizing ore loss are pivotal objectives for economic efficiency and operational effectiveness. This study explores methods to address these imperatives by enhan

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    New Methodology for Calculating Dynamic Pressure

    By Jorge Cárdenas, José Luis Hurtado

    The critical distance determination test through direct recording for the mine in Phase 03 was carried out in January 2024, and in it the vibration and pressure models were obtained for the Sedimentar

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Slope stability through the application of low-energy explosives technology

    By Jorge Cárdenas, Diego Gamarra

    In previous phases of the mine, a landslide resulted in several losses in production delays. The stability of slopes in a mining operation is critical for the sustainability of the operation, as they

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Drilling Cost Optimization by Using a Water-Powered Drilling Technique at an Underground Sublevel Stoping Operation

    By Alexandra Yuyali

    The objective of this research work is to increase the drilling ratio represented in tons per drilled meter (ton/m) to reduce mining costs. One of the key characteristics of this research is the use o

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Using a low-density explosive and setting proper blast patterns to prevent Sympathetic Detonation at Itabira Mine in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero region.

    By Vitor Barcelos, Eduardo Elói, Gabriella Vaz, Davi Oliveira, Leandro Silveira

    Following a routine production blast at Vale S.A.'s Itabira Mine in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, nearby residents registered complaints about blast-induced vibrations. An

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    A Retrospective Examination of the Evolution of Electronic Detonators

    By Campbell Robertson

    The evolution of electronic detonators in commercial mining, construction and demolition has been a transformative journey, characterized by technological innovation, enhanced safety measures and impr

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    NOx Detection in Video Data Based on Ensemble Machine Learning

    By Emmett J. Ientilucci, Martin Held, Xuesong Liu

    Mining is crucial for advancing technology and science by providing essential resources and materials. Quarry blasting, a necessary process in mining, releases these resources and chemicals, driving r

    Jan 21, 2025