Mining, Volume 5, Issue 1

This study presents an application of Boruta-SHapley Additive ExPlanations (Boruta-SHAP) for geotechnical characterization using Measure-While-Drilling (MWD) data, enabling a more interpretable and statistically rigorous assessment of feature importa...

The lithium market has been expanding due to the high demand for lithium-ion batteries, which are essential for electric and hybrid vehicles as well as portable devices. This has driven the search for new lithium ore deposits and the development of m...

This study examines the conversion of an overflow ball mill into a new discharge system via Discrete Element Method (DEM) and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) simulations, demonstrating significant performance improvements. The methodology integ...

The closure of coal and lignite mines has the potential to result in long-term environmental risks and socio-economic issues. To solve these, this research aims to improve the hazard assessment and risk management of former mining regions in a Europe...

Iron ore extraction can lead to significant environmental degradation, particularly due to the generation of tailings during the beneficiation process. This issue was highlighted by the B1 dam collapse in Brumadinho, Brazil, in 2019. Therefore, the s...

When volumes of mining excavations change, rock mass is displaced. Convergence in a salt mine may lead to substantial deformations. The displacement may, in turn, cause an inrush of water from the rock mass into the mine, which is a catastrophic even...

The underground mining industry faces significant challenges in maintaining reliable communication due to multipath fading and physical obstructions, leading to weak signals and dead spots. This study addresses these issues by proposing a smart anten...

The numerous challenges facing the global mining industry and the adverse impacts on the natural and human environment call for urgent action. In the present industry 4.0, the signature influx of emerging technologies (ETs) has seen various sectors o...

With the accelerating global transition to clean energy, underground hydrogen storage (UHS) has gained significant attention as a flexible and renewable energy storage technology. Ontario, Canada, as a pioneer in energy transition, offers substantial...

Geometallurgy is an approach that integrates geology, mining, processing, and environmental areas, aiming to increase knowledge of the deposit and reduce risks in mining projects and/or operations. Growing changes in economic and operational scenario...

The presence of free muscovite in tailings can negatively affect the mechanical strength and rheological properties of cemented paste backfill, as has been observed for several cementitious materials. The aim of this study is to evaluate the influenc...

With the issue of energy shortages becoming increasingly serious, the need to shift to sustainable and clean energy sources has become urgent. However, due to the intermittent nature of most renewable energy sources, developing underground hydrogen s...

This paper focuses on the solvometallurgical properties of choline chloride-based deep eutectic solvents for copper extraction from chalcopyrite concentrate. The study, conducted with scientific rigor, utilized the response surface methodology to opt...

Drilling and blasting is the conventional method used for rock fragmentation in open pit mining. Blast-induced damage can reduce the level of stability of benches and pit slopes. To develop an optimal blast design, an adequate knowledge of the rock p...

The selection of an appropriate mining method, along with the corresponding machinery, is a crucial and highly strategic decision in the field of mining engineering. This decision directly influences the efficiency, safety, and economic viability of...

Automation is increasingly gaining attention as the global industry moves toward intelligent, unmanned approaches to perform hazardous tasks. Although the integration of autonomous technologies has revolutionized various industries for decades, the m...

The social acceptability (SA) of mining projects is a crucial issue for the sustainable development of territories and local communities. This article aims to identify the issues and examine the factors influencing the SA of exploration, exploitation...

This study presents a gravity survey conducted for mineral exploration in the Gerolekas overthrust area at a bauxite mining site in Central Greece. In the summer of 2018, a gravity survey, covering 28 km², was conducted, including confirmed and unexp...

To enhance the efficiency of mine planning, mining companies wish to understand the structure and extent of ore-bearing rocks as well as possible. Conventional seismic reflection surveys are not well suited for this purpose as they provide an image c...

The use of pumpable emulsion explosives in the stopes of narrow-reef gold mines is an emerging practice. This is due to recent developments in the delivery and placement mechanisms of emulsion and gassing agents through portable charging units into s...