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[GIFS] The 5 Stages of the Mining Life Cycle Mining Digital

WEBThe final step in production is smelting. This process involves melting the concentrate in a furnance to extract the metal from its ore. The ore is then poured into moulds, producing bars of bullion, which are then ready for sale. Closure and reclamation. The fifth and final stage in mining operations is closure and reclamation.

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An inside look at Caterpillar's MineStar technology

WEBThe U.S.-based equipment manufacturer has formulated Cat MineStar™ —a comprehensive suite of mining technology products to contest the volatile environment companies face. Cat’s brainchild enables miners to configure technologies to fit their needs, providing everything from material tracking to sophisticated real-time fleet management

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Top 10 technologies and strategies in mining Mining Digital

WEB01: AI and analytics. Mining is now two industries in one, combining the physical and technological. Digitalisation and analytics can enable safety improvement and increase reserves base by reducing average site costs, lengthen the life of the mine, and increase NPV. McKinsey estimates that by 2035, the age of smart mining achieved …

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EY find electrification of mining lowers costs, reduces emissions …

WEBElectrification of mines is climbing the agenda of mining companies as a driver of cost reduction, energy efficiency and license-to-operate stewardship, according to a new survey of miners and mining original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

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Top 10 risks to the mining industry Mining Digital

WEB10: Productivity and costs. The COVID-19 pandemic means demand is up, but so are the costs of inputs, shipping, talent and decarbonization programs. Reducing costs and improving productivity is a balancing act for miners that must achieve short-term gains while creating long-term value. Variability is a key impact on miners’ productivity.

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TOP 10: Highest Paying Jobs in the Mining Industry

WEB7.) Occupational health safety and environmental professionals. Salary: $190,000. As two major components of the mining industry, health safety and environmental professionals get paid like it. An OHS officer is paid between $50,000 and $115,000 per year, while a top level OHS can earn upwards of $190,000. 6.)

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BHRSC: water pollution as human rights concern in mining

WEBMining companies set to face allegations of human rights abuses due to water pollution and environmental impacts affecting the clean energy transition. Recent research by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre shows that 26% of human rights abuse allegations against companies mining critical transition minerals in 2022 are …

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Top 10 Associations raising awareness for the mining industry

WEBThe following 10 associations are doing just that. 10. World Gold Council. The World Gold Council (WGC) is a market development organization that works to stimulate demand for gold, develop innovative uses and take new products to the market. The WGC is everything gold and their voice is heard throughout the entire mining industry.

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Mental health: MCA develops blueprint to address issues in …

WEBThe Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has launched a new blueprint to address mental health in the mining industry, developing the framework to promote wellbeing while reducing the risks and impacts of mental illness. “The blueprint for mental health in the mining industry provides a broad-based framework for best practice …

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Newmont Mining signs three-year agreement for Project C.U.R.E

WEBNewmont Mining continues to lead by example. The Colorado-based mining company announced yesterday a three-year agreement with Project C.U.R.E to provide $8 million in medical supplies to developing countries as well as …

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Top 10 uses of artificial intelligence in mining

WEB8: Environmental data. AI in mining can work to reduce environmental impact and risk on location by analysing data quickly and efficiently. In particular, AI can work to identify areas where operations can be optimised, as well as considering the impact on the surroundings. Mining leader BHP and tech giant Microsoft are utilising AI and machine

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Global mining industry suffering a major skills shortage problem

WEBMining Digital Magazine is the Digital Community for the global mining industry. Mining Digital Magazine covers smart mining, digital mines, mine of the future, mining technology, AI & Automation - connecting the world’s largest community of …

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HIV/Aids in the mining industry: what are we doing about it

WEBIf we can demonstrate that this is possible, it will encourage others to take bold steps to reach the same goals. In the early 1990s, the HIV prevalence in the mining industry in South Africa was around 1%, but by 2000, this number had snowballed to 25%. Immediate action was necessary, and we were swift to set up workplace testing within …

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3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Heavy Metal Mining Dusts

WEB1. Protection. The first step in protecting yourself is wearing protective gear. Things like respirators, eyewear, aprons and gloves should be worn at all times during interaction with these toxic elements. 2. Hygiene. Maintaining a consistent and thorough hygiene is important not just in life, but in preventing exposure to hazardous material

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Ethics in mining: Challenging, but necessary Mining Digital

WEBSuppliers need to – and in many cases, already are – recognising this and making additional efforts to pro-actively demonstrate their own efforts and foresight. Charles Bond, a partner within the natural resources practice of law firm, Gowling WLG. Keeping ethics in focus is challenging – but necessary…. The ethics of any business

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Black sand mining to be banned in the Philippines

WEBThe senator of the Philippines Leila de Lima plans to ban the extraction of magnetite, commonly known as black sand, with a senate bill. Senate Bill 960, if passed, will require mining firms to dispose dredge materials in government-controlled landfills to prevent black sand from being passed off as waste, something she has described as …

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Top 10 Earning Mining Executives Mining Digital

WEBThe top earning executive, Mark Rosenthal, the COO and former Chairman and CEO of MP Materials Corp, received $29,043,957, which is 16.8% higher than the top paid executive in 2020. The commitment to greater diversity for board composition was evidenced in 2021.

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Top 10 mining conventions worldwide Mining Digital

WEB3: IMARC. IMARC, the International Mining and Resources Conference, is an annual event held in Melbourne, Australia. The conference brings together mining leaders, policymakers, investors and experts to discuss the industry's future. The conference has a strong focus on innovation and technology and provides an …

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Top 10 Ways to Make Mines More Environmentally Friendly

WEBTricks like recycling copper, which takes seven times less energy than processing ore, recycling steel which uses three-and-a-half times less energy than ore, can go a long way in determining the longevity of a mine and its positive environmental impact. 7. Closing and reclaiming sites of shut-down mines.

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