May 2025
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The US mining industry needs NIOSH
On April 1, hundreds of scientists, researchers and support staff at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)…
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The role of strategic mine planning in decarbonizing the mining industry
Strategic mine planning refers to the process of designing and implementing a long-term vision for a mining operation that maximizes…
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Tungsten concentrations in Mittersill scheelite ore quantified with X-ray computed tomography
Drill cores from the Mittersill tungsten mine, also called Felbertal, were scanned with a drill core scanner using X-ray computed…
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Flotation of a South African low‑grade banded iron formation (BIF)
Due to declining iron ore grades, low-grade ores with complex mineralogy — namely, banded iron formation (BIF) — are being…
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Industry News
Lessons learned from haul truck operator near-miss events: Use of the critical decision method to identify strategies to improve operator safety in mining
Accidents involving powered haulage and mobile equipment like haul trucks are a major safety concern in the U.S. mining industry.…
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Mine rescue and self-escape survey: Current preparedness perceptions and availability of training modalities
New mining health and safety training modalities are becoming increasingly prevalent in the underground mining industry. Various digital training tools…
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Exploring differences in leadership behaviors and in the perceived work environment between younger and older managers in a Swedish mining company
The mining industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, sustainability concerns and demographic shifts. This transformation will put…
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Application of simulation and optimization to support mine plan execution
Suboptimal decisions introduced during the mine planning process are generally a consequence of both a myopic view of planning objectives…
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Cobalt
USGS critical minerals review
Full PDF available for download at the bottom of this page. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides scientific information…
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Open Access
USGS mining review
Full PDF available for download at the bottom of this page. In 2024, the estimated total value of nonfuel mineral…
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