Mining, Volume 1, Issue 3

The demand for mineral resources has dramatically increased over the past few decades; this increase directly correlates to an increase in underground mining activity. There are different mining methods for different minerals, and each have their ris...

Coal mine closure processes are being carried out in the European Union due to the current energy transition. The use of coal-fired power plants has been significantly reduced in recent years. Because of the significant financial outlays, processes o...

Pyrite bio-oxidation by chemolithotrophic acidophile bacteria has been applied in the mining industry to bioleach metals or to remove pyritic sulfur from coal. In this process, it is desirable to use autochthonous and already adapted bacteria isolate...

Drilling and blasting remain the preferred technique used for rock mass breaking in mining and construction projects compared to other methods from an economic and productivity point of view. However, rock mass breaking utilizes only a maximum of 30%...

Drill bit failure is a prominent concern in the drilling process of any mine, as it can lead to increased mining costs. Over the years, the detection of drill bit failure has been based on the operator’s skills and experience, which are subjective an...

Geotechnical complexity in mining often leads to geotechnical uncertainty which impacts both safety and productivity. However, as mining progresses, particularly for strip mining operations, a body of knowledge is acquired which reduces this uncertai...

The interest in polymetallic nodule mining has considerably increased in the last few decades. This has been largely driven by population growth and the need to move towards a green future, which requires strategic raw materials. Deep-Sea Mining (DSM...

Strong rock blocks embedded in a weaker soil matrix are found in many geological units. When tunneling in ground containing cobbles and boulders, extremely challenging conditions can be encountered. Such inconveniences may be avoided by means of appr...