Nickel Asia Corp announces two new mines in Philippines
Nickel Asia Corp (NAC), the biggest nickel producer in the Philippines, has announced plans to expand its nickel operation in the country with two further mines. The company has also explored the possibility of adding a third nickel processing plant in the country. Nickel Asia wholly owns four operational mines in the Philippines, with partial stakes in a …
Cameco is breaking ground on new ways to mine uranium
For example, Saskatoon-based uranium miner Cameco Corp. is undergoing a major evolution in the way it extracts the heavy metal. Lloyd Rowson, vice-president of technical services, said the best ...
Remote prospecting and autonomous equipment: new
In tech innovation, we speak to Rockburst Technologies about its CO₂-based ore processing innovation, which promises to significantly reduce energy and water use in the crushing and grinding process, and hear from Impossible Metals about how it plans to use autonomous robots to mine the seabed in a less invasive way.. In commodities, we get an …
How plants could mine metals from the soil
But building new mines to meet that demand can be difficult because the mining industry has historically faced community backlash, often over environmental concerns. New mining technologies could ...
Ghana to commission new mines for gold production boost
According to Ayisi, the new mines, including Azumah Resources' gold mine and Atlantic Lithium's project, are projected to collectively contribute at least 600,000oz to annual gold production. Ayisi said: "First is Cardinal Namdini, which is a monster mine and it will produce an average of 358,000oz per year.
Mine fleet management in the age of automation
At its last count, GlobalData estimated there were more than 100,000 vehicles in the global mining fleet, comprising over 86,000 trucks, 16,000 hydraulic excavators and shovels, 2,000 electric shovels and 19,000 dozers. Thus far, the majority of vehicle automation has been seen in haul trucks, with much success arguably thanks to the labour-intensive nature of the …
The new age of the smart mine
Within mining, integration technology can link every moving part of a mining operation to link the planning systems, fleet management systems, material movement and tracking systems, crushing and screening …
South African scientists unveil new mining safety technology
Managing health and safety risk in a mine requires real-time monitoring and quantification of the underground hazards and the exposure of personnel and equipment to such hazards." Mining Technology's Mining Safety content is supported by USA mining safety specialists Carroll Technologies Group.
Green Gravity: how digital twins let unused mines
Safely gaining a full understanding of the geography of a mine takes time and skill; but a smarter solution exists. Swinnerton and his team at Green Gravity have leveraged digital twin technology to create 3D, AI-powered maps of potential locations for new storage systems – and examine their potential pitfalls.
Innovation in the Mining Industry: Technological Trends and …
Innovation plays a critical role in the mining industry as a tool to improve the efficiency of its processes, to reduce costs, but also to meet the increasing social and environmental concerns among communities and authorities. Technological progress has also been crucial to allow the exploitation of new deposits in more complex scenarios: lower ore …
AI-powered ore sorting explained by Stefan …
AI is playing an increasingly important role in mineral sorting. Stefan Jürgensen, Software Team Leader at TOMRA Mining, explains how it has powered sensor-based sorting and how TOMRA's revolutionary Deep Learning innovation is …
The future of mining: eight bold industry predictions
The future of mining: drone technology can increase mine safety. The mine remains a uniquely hazardous and inconvenient workplace. Mines often have to pay higher wages for remote workers, in addition to high transport and accommodation costs. Another challenge is the impact of high workforce turnover caused by the 'fly-in fly-out' lifestyle.
Inside Queensland's new coal mines
Expansion and investment for coal in Queensland. Futura Resources is the firm behind Queenland's new mines. Futura estimates that coking coal accounts for $40bn (A$58bn) of the state's mining revenue, around 48.3% of total income, with exports forecast to increase from 171 million tonnes in 2020-21 to 186 million tonnes by 2022-23.
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Behind the mining technology transformation
Underground, mines are starting to use tele-remote load, haul, and dump (LHD) machines. Bigger mines have moved from pilot-scale deployment to adopting LHD as their new standard. For one mining …
Guidance and review: Advancing mining technology for …
This paper summarizes the current status and challenges of open-pit mining, underground mining (including deep underground mining, green underground mining of …
Massive rare earth discoveries could mean a new mining …
American Rare Earths owns about 8,000 acres of mining claims here – called the Halleck Creek Project – on a mix of private, federal and state land. The company announced promising results from exploratory drilling on Halleck Creek earlier this year, determining that there are about 5 million tons of rare earth oxides on their claims. This could make it the …
New Liberty Gold Mine
Through its subsidiary Bear Mountain Mining Corporation, Aureus Mining operates Liberia's first commercial gold mine, the New Liberty mine. The mine is situated approximately 100km north-west of Monrovia. The …
Building over former mines: a new guide for the UK
For land potentially affected by mining, the remediation requires an understanding of the location and depth of mining and a key part of the process is a search of available mining records. However, older mining, particularly non-coal mining, is often unrecorded where it pre-dates statutory requirements for mine plans.
China has critical minerals assets: Copper and nickel
China began investing in critical minerals well ahead of other nations, alongside investment in lithium and electric vehicle research. It is currently the largest investor in clean energy technologies globally, dominating lithium refinement and processing.
Newmont: making technology the future of mining
Compared to other industries, mining has been slow to adapt to new technologies. Canepari pledges Newmont is aiming to rethink the mining lifecycle. "We've had a huge success with our first electrified mine at Borden, and we're taking all the lessons learned from projects like these, and making them part of our Newmont mining model.
Mines of the future: A fusion of technology and new …
Ahead of her upcoming keynote presentation at the International Future Mining Conference 2024 AusIMM recently held a Q&A with Maki Ikeda Head of Product Development at BHP Think & Act Differently to gain her insights ... the mines of the future will be reliant on a fusion of technology and new working models. Some areas include: automation and ...
Technological advances and trends in the mining industry: a …
This paper aims to identify the most used technologies in the mining industry, determine in which mining processes these technologies are applied, assess their positive …
Tap into new mining technologies, miners urged
The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe in its annual State of the Mining Industry Survey report found that mining companies are spending on average approximately 7% of their revenues on environmental ...
Mining Technology Insights (2025 & Beyond) | StartUs …
Explore the top 10 emerging mining technology - plus three practical use cases & one promising startup for each. Read the full report now! ... Mine Layout Modeling: ... Collect geological samples at new mining sites and map underground deposits to provide data on the site's mineral concentration. This approach speeds up the exploration ...
Ten Technologies with the Power to Transform …
Autonomous Load Haul Dump (LHD) vehicles using robotic technology have been developed by several research centres and technology companies including the Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR), …
With an iron fist: new issue of MINE Magazine out now
Elsewhere, Woodhouse Colliery is set to be the UK's first new deep coal mine in 30 years following a contentious approval process. The UK government decided not to block the mine's approval despite the project seemingly contradicting the country's climate commitments, with the UK business secretary admitting there is "tension" between the mine's approval and …
Mapping South Australia's big mines and new projects
The Iluka Resources-owned project is South Australia's only mine currently producing heavy minerals, such as zircon and ilmenite, through sand mining. The mine produced close to half a million tonnes of these materials in 2018 according to the state's Department for Energy and Mining, close to the mine's total capacity.
Trends in Modern Mining Technology
The latest technology trends in mining indicate a compelling industry shift towards sustainability. Digital technology works harder than ever to deliver a truly modern, safe, and productive mine that addresses the increased demand for mined materials, while at the same time exceeding customer expectations and global su…
A new golden age: inside Ethiopian mining
A new golden age: inside Ethiopian mining. Driven by gold and supported by Canada, Ethiopian mining is a sector full of potential for prospective investors. JP Casey February 17, 2022. Share Copy Link; Share on X; Share on Linkedin ... MINE : Mining Technology Focus (monthly)