2026 March - 25 articles
This study assessed the feasibility of cultivating Lavandula dentata in Technosols produced from fine and coarse coal mining waste, focusing on plant development, substrate functionality, essential oil production, and post-mining ecosystem restoratio...
The organization of safe industrial waste management is an integral part of the global sustainable development strategy. This study provides a preliminary assessment of the processing and recycling potential of strongly alkaline (pH 11–12) sedi...
Underground gas storage (UGS) in salt caverns is increasingly important for a flexible and secure energy supply and for stabilizing the gas market. However, cavern operations can induce surface ground movements that must be monitored to safeguard inf...
Underground mining environments are complex and hazardous operations where emergencies continue to happen. Underground mine emergencies require rapid, high-stakes decision-making under conditions of uncertainty, stress, and limited visibility. Conven...
The principal difficulty in studying the physico-mechanical and filtration-capacity properties of coals and host rocks under laboratory conditions using core samples lies in reproducing natural thermodynamic conditions characteristic of in situ depth...
Background: Bucket-wheel excavators are critical assets in surface mining operations, where structural modifications to increase productivity must be validated through rigorous stress analysis to ensure operational safety. Following modification of a...
Measure-While-Drilling (MWD) data provide real-time insight into subsurface conditions and drilling performance, yet their complexity and operational noise often hinder reliable modeling. This study demonstrates the role of Exploratory Data Analysis...
Geometallurgical modeling is pivotal for optimizing mining projects, yet the selection of an appropriate modeling strategy often relies on empirical experience rather than a systematic methodology. This paper introduces a novel systems-theoretic fram...
The mining industry still faces major environmental and socioeconomic problems as a result of tailings dam failures, which highlights the urgent need for improved monitoring and early-warning systems. This research offers practical recommendations fo...
The marble extractive industry heavily depends on diesel-powered equipment, particularly wheel loaders and excavators used for block handling, resulting in high energy consumption and operating costs. In this study, the potential for fuel reduction t...
Hydraulic fracturing is a widely used technique in the oil and gas industry and, specifically, it is used in mining for fragmentation enhancement and rockburst risk mitigation. The technique is actively being applied to cave mining environments to in...
Close-distance multi-seam mining frequently induces secondary surface deformation and subsidence. Extracting a lower coal seam beneath an existing goaf repeatedly disturbs the overburden, often leading to roof collapse and the expansion of vertical w...
The study presents the development of a backfill composite based on technogenic waste with controlled volumetric stability, ensuring complete filling of underground voids while maintaining high strength performance. The formulation incorporates benef...
The rupture of the B-I dam at the Córrego do Feijão mine in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Brazil, on 25 January 2019, prompted the implementation of environmental remediation actions. Among these actions is the need for groundwater quality...
Mining is undergoing a transformation driven by digitalisation and automation, promising improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and safety [...]
Mining operations conducted beneath water-bearing strata pose significant risks associated with the development of water-conducting fracture zones in the overburden. The height criterion for this parameter is critical to ensuring the stability of und...
The effects of key variables on weak-acid-dissociable (WAD) and free cyanide oxidation by ozone injection in gold mine pulp were studied at laboratory scale to find an alternative cyanide treatment. A fractional factorial analysis of five process var...
Mining conveyor belts are critical components in bulk material transportation, but their operational safety is frequently threatened by diverse damages such as blocks, cracks, foreign objects, and holes. Existing detection methods, including traditio...
In the mining industry, where equipment breakdowns cause expensive unplanned downtime, operational continuity is paramount. Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have the potential to make predictions; however, most solutions lack a holistic view and...
Water wastage management (WWM) in deep-level mines remains a critical challenge, as wastage increases operational costs and threatens sustainability. This study presents a systematic state-of-the-art review of WWM in deep-level mines. Relevant litera...
To address the severe geological hazards (e.g., high ground stress and rock burst) that threaten safety and efficiency in ultra-deep mining, this study develops a comprehensive microseismic monitoring system tailored for the Sishanling Iron Mine&mdas...
Assessing the stress–strain state around interacting mining excavations using the finite element method (FEM) is computationally expensive for parametric studies. This study evaluates tabular machine-learning surrogate models for the rapid pred...
While multi-view visualization systems are widely used for mining vehicle teleoperation, they often impose high cognitive load and restrict operator attention. To explore a more efficient alternative, this study evaluated a merged-view interface that...
Optimizing the blast energy distribution is crucial for enhancing rock fragmentation, minimizing overexcavation, and boosting profitability in mining operations. This study introduces a theoretical model to predict the blasting Energy Factor
The classification of mineral resources and reserves provides a structured framework for evaluating the geological, technical, and economic aspects of mineral deposits. To reduce subjectivity and enhance reliability, international reporting standards...
