A Western Australia-based company is showing that the integration of big data in a mining or construction project might help reduce accidents. At least, that’s the goal of a new tech initiative, boosted by Justin Strharsky and his firm Synaptor. The company is using incident logs and other reports generated on large mining and construction sites … Read more
Nigeria’s ban on child labour is not working out as the authorities expected, since thousands of poor children keep being exploited by mine owners and gold dealers in the country. The African nation approved the regulation more than a decade ago, but the International Labour Organisation assures there are still 15 million children working in … 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
Mining companies around the world are looking at a new type of product to boost safety levels in their mines and reduce the risk of explosions. No, it’s not a new device: it’s vintage space technology. A new solution to create more resistant computer screens was inspired by the old materials used in space missions. … Read more
If there’s a website able to please people who are fascinated about the mining field it’s probably Mining-Atlas.com. This webpage allows you to visit several mines around the globe from the comfort of your sofa. With Mining Atlas you can discover more about several mines and industry projects, whether you are looking for gold, silver, … Read more
In 2010, Terence Foreback, the New Mexico state mine inspector, is quoted to have said that “while there are many inherent risks involved in mining, it is the control of those risks that determines safety”. However, when mining accidents occur, survivors live to tell their unforgettable stories… 1. Copiapó mining accident In 2010, 33 miners … Read more
Russia’s size and geographic conditions lead to the existence of many amazing mineral deposits that make the nation a hub for mining activities. Some of the world’s most incredible mines are located in this wonderful country. 1. Yakutia Mir Mine The world’s biggest diamond mine is located in Eastern Siberia, Russia. The Mir mine is 1,722 ft deep, being the … Read more
Doug Lamborn, Colorado US Rep., is fighting to lift restrictions that keep coal mining companies from operating within 100 feet of watercourses. The bill proposed by the Colorado Springs Republican, also sponsored by the Ohio Republican Bill Johnson, talks about two different kinds of waste. It wants to prevent the “waste of taxpayer resources” by cutting regulations that are meant … Read more
A conflict between competing groups in a mine located in Johannesburg’s East Rand, South Africa, caused the death of seven illegal miners, about a week ago. Besides the fatal victims, also 12 other men got seriously injured. The local police was alerted on the past Sunday (July 28th) to a violent fight between the groups, … Read more
The rates of child labor in Africa are simply scary. However, when you combine the factors “Democratic Republic of Congo” (DRC) and “mines”, you get even scarier numbers. Apparently, the International Day Against Child Labor (June 12) is not celebrated in the Congolese ore pits, like any other day. Every minute spent in the mines is … Read more