Occupational health: how mining impacts workers' well-being
In the early-to-mid 20 th century, in areas where mining dominated, it was common-place to have hospitals dedicated solely to treating the ailments and injuries of miners. Mining, back then, was especially back-breaking work, with few health and safety protections. Today, the need for these specialist facilities is, thankfully, reduced, especially in developed …
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Trends in Modern Mining Technology
Read about new mining technology powering modern mines, from VR to drone technology, and other trends in the mining and metals industry.
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The future of mining: eight bold industry …
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 …
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Lithium mining has negative environmental impacts
The environmental fallout from lithium mining is clear and far-reaching. Massive quantities of fresh water, classified as a precious resource in these arid regions, are diverted for lithium mining operations, fueling the salt flats brine. …
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Mining Technology Insights (2025 & Beyond) | StartUs Insights
This report dives into the top 10 emerging technologies set to transform the mining industry, focusing on AI, robotics, big data, IoT, and beyond. Each technology features three use cases …
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Top 10 trends in mining technology
Equinix Mining Technology Report 2021-22 draws on insights from leaders across the industry to paint a picture of current technology and innovation trends. Miners are investing heavily in technology such as data, connectivity …
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Mining Technology Insights
Mining Technology Insights is your premier destination for the latest research, cutting-edge technology trends, and groundbreaking innovations in the mining sector. Our mission is to …
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How digital innovation can improve mining productivity
The global mining industry is under pressure. In the short term, falling commodity prices are squeezing cash flow. Looking ahead, many existing mines are maturing, resulting in the extraction of lower ore grades and longer haul distances from the mine face; ore-body-replacement rates are in decline; and new-mine-development times are increasing.
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7 Technological Innovations Transforming the Mining Industry
As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at some of the biggest trends that impacted the mining sector over the past 12 months. Climate change and reducing emissions. …
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The role of technology in mine safety and rescue
Mining Technology's analysis of innovation in mine sensor networks, based on GlobalData research, reveals that "activity is driven by improved computing power and connected sensors to control and monitor the …
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Mining technology and innovation
Small footprint mining. Technology will continue to automate machinery, which will drive down onsite operational personnel required. The reduction in onsite operational personnel requirement will then reduce the environmental footprint that the mining (not necessarily exploration) industry currently has. 5. The 'home-away-from-home' challenge
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Huge reserves and huge potential: mining in Russia
With mining set to be a key geopolitical battleground in the future, Russia is eager to expand its mining operations. The nation aims to do so both in terms of investing in new projects at home and abroad, and improving the efficiency and productivity of mines already in production, moves that could help Russia solidify its position as one of the world's largest and …
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Mining Science and Technology | Journal
Read the latest articles of Mining Science and Technology at ScienceDirect, Elsevier's leading platform of peer-reviewed scholarly literature
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Technology and Innovation Consultant Mining
• Your familiarity with Mining processes, pain points and opportunities mean that you are already a trusted solution sales expert. We hope you have some depth in areas of our other sub-segments like Minerals and Steel. • Your existing relationships with both Technical and Operational leadership gives you credibility and walk-in rights.
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Company A-Z
Monitoring, Surveying and Information Technology for the Mining Sector. Geographe. Mining Industry Parts and Solutions. Geoimage. Satellite and Geophysical Imagery, and Remotely Sensed Data Processing and Analysis. Geokon Inc. The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology™ to Monitor Stability of Underground Openings, Pit Slopes and Tailing Dams.
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Technology innovations in the mining industry in 2024
The technological innovations transforming the mining industry in 2024 are ushering in a new era of efficiency, safety, and sustainability. By leveraging these technologies, mining …
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The most-read pieces on Mining Technology in 2024
Below are the most-read news stories and features appearing on Mining Technology in 2024. Most-read news on Mining Technology. Three uranium mines open in the …
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Los Bronces Copper and Molybdenum Mine
Los Bronces mine geology. Los Bronces mine, located in the Andean Mountains at an altitude of 3,500m above sea level, extracts the Porphyry cluster adjacent to Andina operations of Codelco. The ore body comprises primary sulphides such as Chalcopyrite and bornite with a thick overlaying blanket of chalcocite.
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The role of technology in mine safety and rescue
Mining Technology'sanalysis of innovation in mine sensor networks, based on GlobalData research, reveals that "activity is driven by improved computing power and connected sensors to control and monitor the mining environment. In the last three years alone, there have been over 62,000 patents filed and granted".
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Safety first: Top mine tech for prevention and response
NIOSH, which has been spearheading mining safety technology efforts in the US since the MINER Act of 2006, has been taking the lead on developing and commercialising devices to help combat these dangers. NIOSH's coal dust explosibility meter (CDEM) provides real-time, instant feedback on the safety-critical ratio between inert rock dust and ...
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Technology and equipment of deep-sea mining: State of …
While a buffer storage system in a pipe in deep-sea nodule mining technology can offer some advantages in terms of productivity and efficiency, it is important to carefully consider the potential disadvantages and risks associated with this technology. This includes the potential for increased complexity and cost, as well as the potential for ...
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How technology is transforming the mining industry
Combined with the proliferation of mobile technology within mining companies, the cloud is invaluable. The future of mining. With time, technology's predictive and analytical capabilities will ...
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Digital transformation: how Australian mining is embracing
It can detect drowsy drivers, one of the biggest causes of mining accidents, using AI technology to alert drivers. 3D . In mining, 3D could pride spare parts and custom-built components, which could reduce the cost of storage, production, and delivery times.
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Mining Technology | Mining News and Views Updated Daily
Mining news and in-depth feature articles on the latest mining company deals and projects covering trends in mineral exploration with up to date data on the most mined metal and mineral commodities
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Mining | Definition, History, Examples, Types, …
Mining, process of extracting useful minerals from the surface of the Earth, including the seas. A mineral, with a few exceptions, is an inorganic substance occurring in nature that has a definite chemical composition and …
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Mapping out autonomous and remote mine projects in
Remote and autonomous mining technologies have seen slow but steady uptake over the past decade, with the first major investments coming from Rio Tinto's Mine of the Future initiative in 2008, which introduced automated machinery and remote-controlled processes at the company's Pilbara mines.
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Tailings potential: recovering metals from mine waste streams
The company plans to use the re-mining and processing of waste from legacy mine sites "to support rehabilitation activities and restore natural environments". In April it partnered with Cobalt Blue Holdings to work on technology to do just this.
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How AI can be used to improve discovery of economic …
Major mining companies are all rushing to develop or invest in this technology, whether they are working in house or trying to partner with groups like VerAI to advance the technology quickly. They see how AI is impacting other industries like the medical industry, pharma or financial services, and how it is changing the game very quickly.
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What a trump victory means for the mining industry
In a poll run on Mining Technology prior to the US election, 56% of respondents said a Republican administration would most accelerate the speed of mine licensing and permitting in the US if elected to government, compared to just 15% for Harris's Democrats.
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Arrests and attacks: tracking China's illegal mining in African
China's massive metals industry can only maintain its size using imported minerals, frequently from limited suppliers. As part of its Belt and Road Initiative, the country has actively invested in mining assets in Africa and Latin America, and is beginning to engage in overseas refining and downstream facilities.. Many countries have welcomed this with open arms.
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