Goa still getting polluted environment after mining ban
The people living in the Indian state of Goa have now started adjusting their lives to a less polluted environment, but it’s not easy. According to a survey conducted by Goa’s EIA Resource and Response Center, quoted by The Times of India, the inhabitants of the mining-affected areas are still adjusting themselves to a new […]
New Zealand announces mining emergency protocol
The government of New Zealand has recently announced it is working on new solutions to handle emergencies and accidents in underground mines. The protocol will provide guidelines and regulation in case of a mining emergency in the country, defining which persons and agencies are responsible for responding to major events and what are their functions […]
Sun might be the answer to Chile’s energy shortage in the mining industry
The Coquimbo region, in the arid region of northern Chile, just opened the first solar plant for the mining sector in the area. The goal is to end all power supply issues that have been affecting the work in a region that is the world’s number one in copper production. The country’s Energy minister, Jorge Bunster, […]
Deloitte’s top 10 mining trends for 2014
The latest report made by the agency Deloitte, entitled “Tracking the trends 2014”, lists the top 10 mining trends for the next year, showing how the companies can adapt their work to the ever changing industry dynamics. According to the document, quoted in a press release, mining firms will continue to be confronted with the compounding challenges of […]
Five of the world’s worst mining disasters
Every miner knows the risks it takes to work in such an industry. However, nothing can prepare someone for accidents like the ones we are about to show you. Here is a list with five of the deadliest mining accidents in the world. 1. Explosion at Benxihu Colliery With a history marked by violence and […]
how to work in a mine? This mining simulation might help
Mining can be fun. Well, in some cases. Usually, it’s hard work and long shifts, but there are also advantages in working on an underground or open-pit deposit. To give you an idea of how your life could be if you were a miner – a very comfortable idea -, Mining Examiner has three mining […]
Nine software solutions for precious metals mining from Ventyx
The company Ventyx, a leading supplier of enterprise software and services for asset intensive industries like the mining field, has collectively more than 120 years of experience delivering enterprise solutions. In this article, Mining Examiner shows you a list of solutions provided by the company with the precious metals industry in mind. These types of ore are usually […]
5 minerals with unusual names
Mining is not only about underground pits, heavy work and complex extraction processes. Sometimes, mining can be fun and this infographic proves it. So, take a few minutes to discover five minerals with crazy names and you will see how mining can sometimes help you relax. These five funny “rocks” can be found in different parts […]
CAE offers five different types of software for mining
The company CAE started as a global leader in modelling, simulation and training for civil aviation and defence, later diversifying its work. Today, the firm is proud of its section CAE Mining, which is “at the forefront of the industry in developing and providing innovative technology and services to plan, manage and optimise mining operations“. CAE Mining […]
Mining vehicles and machines happens on November 28
The online auction house Clear Asset will be auctioning several mining assets from Anglo American Thermal Coal on November 28. The list includes a 3,298-ton dragline machine, a Bucyrus 1570W nicknamed “Bigger Digger”, valued at more than one billion Rands when new. According to market intelligence, there’s currently a two-year waiting list for such machinery, so this […]