mining safety

At least 18 miners were killed on Thursday in a powerful explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in the East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, officials said, as rescue efforts continue amid fears more workers remain trapped…

More than 200 people have been reported killed after a coltan mine collapsed this week in the Rubaya mining area of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials said, in one of the deadliest mining disasters in the region. The…

Brazilian mining major Vale is facing renewed safety and environmental scrutiny following reports of water overflows at one of its mining operations, reviving concerns over risk management and regulatory compliance in the extractive sector.…

DotNetix has introduced the ARGOS AI Sensor, an advanced machine vision system aimed at significantly improving safety and efficiency across industrial worksites. Powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence, ARGOS is designed to operate…

In mining and blasting operations, one of the most critical parameters is the Powder Factor (PF). It is defined as: PF = Weight of Explosives (kg) / Rock Broken (tonnes) This simple ratio serves as a key measure to evaluate the efficiency…

In the high-stakes world of open pit mining, ramps and haul roads are the arteries that ensure seamless ore transport, operational efficiency, and worker safety. As Poniewierski (2021) aptly states, “A good haul road design is one where the…

Chile’s state-owned copper giant, Codelco, received authorization from the country’s Labor Directorate to resume partial operations at its flagship El Teniente copper mine, located in the O’Higgins region. This approval, announced via a…

The Mangampeta baryte deposit in Andhra Pradesh’s Kadapa (Cuddapah) district is a geological marvel, recognized as the world’s largest and thickest single-layer baryte deposit. Supplying nearly 95% of India’s baryte production, this site in…

A critical rescue mission is currently in progress at the Red Chris copper and gold mine in northwest British Columbia, where three underground workers remain trapped following a reported geotechnical incident. The site is operated by…

In the challenging and unpredictable realm of underground mining, safety and reliability are paramount. The JSV6, a cutting-edge mining vehicle, is engineered to meet these demands head-on, offering a robust solution that prioritizes…