New mines on the rise in Ontario

There are 38 producing mines in Ontario – 28 of them metal mines and the balance non-metals, according to a 2018 survey by the Ontario Mining Association. The non-metal, or industrial mineral mines are scattered across …

Next-generation drill rigs from Rosond herald the …

The deployment of 28 next-generation drill rigs at Kumba Iron Ore in the Northern Cape is part of Anglo American's FutureSmart Mining™ strategy to transform the future of mining. According to the mining giant, step-change …

Blasting Through the Ages: A brief history of drilling

The first new drilling technology came in 1683, when Henning Huthmann proposed a new drill system that used gravity to drill holes. This drill could only be used on vertical holes (such as shafts and open pits mines have) and the drill steel would be pounded into the rock to start.

Developments in Open Cut Mining

The very large increase in scale of iron ore mines, and to a lesser extent coal mines, over the ... Drilling Over the recent past, developments in blasthole ... MininG equiPMenT mines.

Upcoming mining expos & conferences | Global Mining …

23 October 2024 - 25 October 2024. China Mining Expo 2024 is an extended platform in Xian built by China Coal & Mining Expo 2024 for mining equipment and technology suppliers to catch the upcurve of coal power, as China poises to realise 1250 GW annual coal-fired power capacity by 2025.

Short-seller blasts New Found Gold for lack of resource after drilling

The Vancouver-based junior's stock gained C$0.02 on Friday morning in Toronto to C$3.52 apiece, valuing the company at C$707.9 million. It's traded in a 52-week range of C$3.21 to C$6.30.

launches electric rotary blasthole drill

Engineered to offer enhanced performance and sustainability in challenging mining operations, the DR416iE rotary blasthole drill is ideal for iron ore and copper mining. It can drill holes ranging from 270mm to …

Razorback Iron Ore Project | Magnetite Mines

Discover Magnetite Mines' flagship Razorback Iron Ore Project, poised to produce high-grade and DR-grade iron ore for low-carbon and zero-carbon steel production. Owned by ASX-listed Magnetite Mines Limited, the project boasts 2 billion tonnes of Probable Ore Reserves and 3.2 billion tonnes of Mineral Resources. Located near Adelaide with access to key infrastructure, …

Epiroc wins large equipment order for new iron …

The equipment will be used at the new Macheng iron ore mine in the Hebei Province in northern China. Epiroc will also provide rock drills and other consumables as well as on-site services. The equipment order was booked in …

Recent developments in mine hoists drives | Journal of Mining …

This paper presents a comprehensive literature review for mine hoist drives. Both DC and AC drives with their control techniques are discussed with a comparative study on their performance. Many recent control techniques using power electronic based systems are also discussed. The future trend in this area is also addressed. This review paper is the first of its …

Digitising drill and blast operations

Australia-based Newcrest Mining's Cadia Valley underground mine in New South Wales was the site of a 30-day trial for new drill and blast systems from MacLean Engineering and Orica in June 2020. The trial …

New Gold drill hits 50 metres of 4.18% copper and 3.03 g/t gold at New

New Gold (TSX:NGD; NYSE American:NGD) has provided an update on its exploration at the New Afton mine in British Columbia, showing continued growth in the K zone and HW zone.Drilling in the mine's eastern sector intersected high-grade copper-gold porphyry mineralization, adding to earlier results from the K zone.

How does jumbo drill work in underground mines

For example, gold mine underground mining equipment, copper mine underground mining machine, iron mine underground mining equipment, etc. Buy it now! Conclusion With the development of technology and automation technology and its application in an underground jumbo drill, the jumbo drill shows a trend from mechanization to …

Epiroc Set to Show Electrified & Digitalized Mining at …

Epiroc will highlight its latest innovations for more sustainable and smarter mining. A new large-capacity mine truck with electric driveline and a battery-electric surface …

A world apart in underground drilling

Far from the Dickensian horrors of 'the widow maker' a new breed of remote controlled, real-time underground mining machines is being developed with an eye to a wide range of workplace and ...

Recent Developments in Mining Drilling Machinery for Iron …

In this blog post, we will dive deep into the recent developments and advancements in drilling rigs specifically designed for iron mines. From humble beginnings to cutting-edge technology, …

An Overview Of Iran's Mining Industry & Opportunities

Of the 12,000 mining licenses,19 only 6,000 of them are active. In fact, Iran's mines require new technologies, and the discovery of huge reserves such as the country's lithium is only very beneficial when it can be harvested. One of the other obstacles to development in Iran's mines is the lack of investment. Export

What's new in automated drilling and blasting?

Autonomous drilling has seen notable uptake, driven by safety and productivity gains and ongoing innovation from OEMs, while blasting is much earlier in its automation journey. Heidi Vella delves into the latest technologies …

Drilling, Charging and Blasting Productivity

Maximising coal recovery in challenging geologies represents a significant efficiency opportunity for most coal mining operations to increase the value of their resource. As the easy coal is mined out, mine operators need to become more skillful at mining thin, steep, deep and undulating seams productively and without sacing coal quality.

HOW DOES MINING EQUIPMENT WORK IN IRON ORE MINING?

Iron ore mining shapes the world. The raw ferrous deposits are extracted and transformed into structural steel, machine housings, case hardened gears and countless other important products. Without iron alloys, contemporary buildings couldn't rise towards the sky, nor could heavy-duty equipment support the massive loads that iron girders manage every …

Mining and Construction Drilling Tools Market

Abundance of Mines in Australia and New Zealand Fuels the Demand for Drilling Tools. The sales of mining and construction drilling tools in ANZ are projected to reach USD 1,108.0 million and grow at a CAGR of 7.6% by 2034. As there are many active mines in Australia and New Zealand, there is an opportunity for drilling tool manufacturers to expand.

(PDF) Occupational health and safety in mining

Small–scale mining is regulated by the same legislation (i.e., for the environment, labour, mineral rights, exploration and mining permitting, and skills development) as large–scale mining ...

Major Mining Technology Innovations in 2023

Drilling techniques are widely used in mining to extract precious minerals. In recent advancements, automated drilling rigs (ADRs) have been developed to offer extreme precision. Automated drilling rigs accurately …

Drilling Deeper: Innovations in Mining Drill Rigs and …

Automated drilling rigs (ADRs) have emerged as a critical innovation driving technological progress in the modern mine. Requiring fewer workers to operate than …

These are the world's most valuable gold mines in development

The Montagne d'Or mine, the ninth most valuable gold development in the world, is located in the northwest of French Guiana. Owned by Vancouver-based Orea Mining, Montagne d'Or ("Mountain of ...

New developments on mine planning and grade …

New developments on mine planning and grade control at Sishen Iron Ore Mine by D.J. Steynfaard, W.C. Louw, J. Kotze, J. Smith, and B.H.J. Havenga* Synopsis Sishen Iron Ore Mine is situated 280 km north-west of Kimberley in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The mine produces and sells high quality iron ore of various specifications to ...

Recent and potential metallic mining projects in Wisconsin

The deposit is estimated to be approximately 5.6 million tons recoverable by open pit mining. Mining companies are considering further exploration and are working with Oneida County's forestry department and the county's mining impact committee to obtain exploration and development leases. Related documents

Mining Drilling Services Market Growth | Global Report [2032]

The global mining drilling services market size was valued at USD 3.20 billion in 2023. The market is projected to be worth USD 3.46 billion in 2024 and reach USD 5.34 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period.

Recent Trends In Mechanization Of Underground Drilling Equipment

The productivity of the underground driller has increased 500-600% during the past 20 years. This increase is not due so much to improved percussion drills as it is to improved drill support equipment and modernization of mining methods, Efforts to mechanize drilling in mining operations were made as early as the late 1800's; and, patents on rock drill manipulating …

Drilling Rig Equipment Manufacturer/Supplier/Company In …

The high-efficiency, durable and environmentally friendly drilling equipment from the drilling rig China manufacturer can be used in various fields to meet the construction needs of various industries such as mine development, quarrying, construction engineering, photovoltaic engineering, water conservancy and hydropower engineering.

Recent developments in coal mine methane extraction and utilization in

Chinese safety regulations of coal mine stipulate that the pre-mining coal seam must be pre-drained to decrease the gas pressure and content below the safety margin of 0.74 MPa and 8 m 3 /t, respectively (State Administration of Coal Mine Safety of China, 2011).Otherwise it may easily cause coal-gas outburst, gas exceeding the limit in the working …

(PDF) Developments in open cut mining

Drilling Over the recent past, developments in blasthole drill rigs have been characterised by incremental improvement in performance. Rotary drilling remains the standard method in large-scale blasthole drilling for open pit mining. Amongst all manufacturers there is a continuing focus on improved mechanical reliability.

Advancing toward sustainability: The emergence of green mining …

Drilling. Drilling is one of the initial phases in open pit mining, involving the use of diesel-powered drill rigs and generators. The combustion of diesel fuel in these rigs results in the emission of CO 2, methane (CH 4), and nitrous oxide (N 2 O). Although CO 2 is the primary emission, CH 4 and N 2 O have significantly higher global warming potentials despite being …

First Majestic encouraged by drilling results from Mexico mines …

First Majestic Silver (NYSE: AG) (TSX: FR) has delivered positive drilling results from its San Dimas and Santa Elena mines in Mexico and the Jerritt Canyon project in Nevada. In the first half of 2023, the company had up to 19 active drill rigs and completed a total of 78,973 metres of drilling across its portfolio of mines and projects.

Underground Development Mining Versus Production Mining …

Learn more about what Underground Development Mining is and how it differs to Production Mining. ... The gases can result from the blasting and drilling happening in the mine or naturally come from the rocks. Diesel equipment used in the mines can also emit diesel particulate and other hazardous substances that need to be removed before work ...

Innovation in the Mining Industry: Technological …

LKAB's iron ore mines, Kiruna and Malmberget, located in northern Sweden, are operated under a combination of remote-controlled and fully automated equipment for drilling, blasting, and hauling processes.

Smart Drilling Technology Based on Pilotless Appliances …

equipment, a digital mine system, a mining production system, and an ... "Recent developments in subterranean robotics." J Field Robot 23 (2006): 35-57. 2. Ghorbani, Yousef, Glen T. Nwaila, Steven E. Zhang and Julie E. Bourdeau, et al. ... Pilotless Appliances for an Overground Iron Mining Company." Glob J Tech Optim 13 (2022): 318. Title:

Labrador's iron ore goes global

The world-class Labrador Trough iron mining district has long been a bastion of stability in the often uncertain world of mining. Having produced more than 2 billion tonnes of ore over 50 years of continuous production, "The Trough" can claim a prominent place in the Canadian mining sector. Currently, with new mine openings, major expansions at existing …

Recent Advancements in Collision Avoidance …

Collision avoidance systems in mines involve tracking sensors, tags, and vehicles to trigger collision alerts, create safe zones, and provide mining operators with proximity awareness without interfering with their work. …