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WEBA growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Monthly Intelligence team. Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2024 (feat. Opaxe data) A comprehensive review of exploration trends and technologies, highlighting the best intercepts and discoveries and the latest ...
Joy stays flexible with 4FCT - MiningMonthly.com
WEBMar 20, 2012 · The Joy 4FCT, or newest-generation flexible conveyor train, provides continuous material clearance for the continuous miner, making it a truly continuous haulage system that significantly enhances safety while maximizing high-production tonnage output and lowering overall operating costs. There are currently six active 4FCT installations on ...
Hellyer passes first tests - MiningMonthly.com
WEBMar 24, 2023 · Hellyer passes first tests. PRELIMINARY results from a pilot plant test program for the Hellyer project confirm previous third-party testing for liberation of critical and precious metals and even show higher gold recovery rates than the preliminary economic assessment, Canada-based clean technology company Envirogold Global claims. Karma Barndon.
Mining costs demystified - MiningMonthly.com
WEBAug 5, 2014 · Mining costs demystified. <b>ALLAN Trench</b> laments the misrepresentation of production costs across the minerals sector – and tries to keep definitions simple in suggesting that costs are best recognised with reference to mineral production value-chain. Strictly Boardroom is a student of mining costs – and a long suffering one at that ...
SA miner admits environmental breaches, told to stop mining
WEBDec 6, 2023 · SOUTH Australia-based mineral sands miner Murray Zircon has been ordered by the SA Department for Energy and Mining to stop mining immediately at its Mindarie operations after the company admitted to multiple environmental breaches, including the disturbance of three times the amount of topsoil approved under its mining plan. Karma Barndon.
Underground mining safer than open cut - MiningMonthly.com
WEB14 September 2010. He said to draw a conclusion that underground is less safe than open cut mining is not supported by the facts. “It’s actually more dangerous on the surface than it is underground,” he told ILN. While recent statistics show there are more accidents in surface coal mines in the state, Bell did note there are smaller ...
Dawson looks at terrace mining to improve productivity
WEBJun 14, 2012 · Dawson looks at terrace mining to improve productivity. ANGLO American Metallurgical Coal’s Dawson mine in Queensland plans to introduce a mining method it claims will make better use of mining equipment and available land. Lou Caruana. 14 June 2012. Dawson mine technical services manager …
Tunnel Ridge on horizon - MiningMonthly.com
WEBNov 17, 2005 · Tunnel Ridge on horizon. ALLIANCE Resource Partners said it hoped to commence production at the former Valley Camp mine, to be renamed Tunnel Ridge, in the next 18 to 24 months. Donna Schmidt. 17 November 2005. The company estimated the mine at full production could produce six million …
Wilpinjong continues to bleed for Peabody - MiningMonthly.com
WEBFeb 11, 2022 · Wilpinjong continues to bleed for Peabody. PEABODY Energy’s Wilpinjong coal mine in New South Wales effectively lost US$6.5 million in its domestic supply contracts in 2021 due to its rising cost of production. Lou Caruana. Peabody Energy's Wilpinjong mine in NSW. 11 February 2022.
Ventilation risks and controls - MiningMonthly.com
WEBMay 26, 2004 · 5. Ventilation pressures need to be watched carefully. High differential pressures across pillars and slack coal will cause issues. 6. Ventilation appliances need to be well maintained. 7. The Management Plan must include triggers and response action plans. Frictional ignition can cause fire, gas or dust explosions.