A new research made by the University of Florida shows that modern species living in reef habitats that are quickly declining, like Australia’s Great Barrier, are likely to be at risk. The document reached this conclusion after several ancient crustaceans went extinct due to a massive collapse of coral reefs across the planet, showing a direct relation … Read more
Mining companies operating in Ghana have earned their right to some compliments: according to a report made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the firms have generally improved their operations in fields like respect towards mining laws and development of corporate social responsibilities. The document “Environmental Performance Rating and Disclosure ‘Akoben’ of Mining Companies”, regarding data … Read more
The controversial Ok Tedi copper and gold mine doesn’t belong anymore to BHP Billiton. Papua New Guinea’s government decided to whip full control of the pit from the hands of the company and put a stop to the legal immunity for environmental damage that BHP enjoyed. The change was announced this week, as Prime Minister Peter O’Neill gave the … Read more
A “cultural change”: that’s what Mark Gelsomini, Dundee Precious Metals information technology director, says the mining industry needs to successfully introduce automation or robotics in mining activities. This change will be based on the buy-in of employees and will require a gradual and fully transparent introduction process so workers won’t feel alienated or threatened. Gelsomini talked … Read more
A report recently published by the research and advisory firm Kachan & Co reveals that there are 47 new green mining technology breakthroughs that mining companies are adopting to save money and spare the environment. The document entitled “Emerging Green Mining Innovation” shows how a cottage industry of companies is starting to form to help the mining industry clean … Read more
The new North-American list Forbes 400, recently published, reveals the names of the richest men in the country, but there are only two miners in this roster. Let’s know more about them. Tor Peterson The former Glencore executive Tor Peterson joined the mining company in 1992, after leaving the New York-based firm Phibro-Salomon, where he … Read more
The Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers will the the star of the ceremony that will mark the centenary of the Senghenydd coal mining disaster of October 14th, 1913. The accident – the worst in the history of the mining industry in the United Kingdom – killed 439 miners. The disaster was caused by an explosion that probably started … Read more
From overturned trucks to huge fires, as well as crushed vehicles… Here’s a collection of some really mind boggling accidents that have occurred in the mining industry. Do you have the best gold mining equipment? 1. Dumper corner navigation fail Wrong turn, mate… And now what? 2. Just how did he loose a gear? Looks … Read more
Imagine if a 50-foot robot truck could take dangerous work away from human miners… That’s exactly what is happening in the mines operated by the major company Rio Tinto. In Australian pits, there’s a series of robotic trucks that load, haul and dump ore and waste rock at open pit mines, a job that used … Read more
The rivers in Peru’s southeastern Amazon area are being poisoned by toxic levels of mercury coming from illegal gold miners. And the worst is that, according to a new study made by the Carnegie Amazon Mercury Project, this leakage is posing serious health risks to the local children. The report says that native communities are registering levels of mercury … Read more