Health technology firm BridgeHead has developed a number of solutions to help assist in the management of miners’ health in remote locations. Georgina Hurst, private healthcare and partners director at BridgeHead, explain more about the important technologies helping to keep miners safe. What are the challenges with managing the health and
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Hexagon’s Mining division and the University of Arizona have announced the launch of Mining 4.E, an online course designed to broaden the understanding of modern mining and its associated technologies. Developed in partnership, Mining 4.E will cover the complete mining cycle, from discovery to reclamation, as well as the innovation and
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Australian mineral exploration company IronRidge Resources has reported a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 14.5 million tonnes (MT) at 1.31% lithium oxide grade (Li2O) for its Ghana Ewoyaa project. The MRE estimate – a method used to determine the ore tonnage and grade of a geological deposit – included
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At the 50th anniversary of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) became one of the 42 organisations who endorsed 10 key principles to foster the creation of a sustainable battery value chain. A diversified natural resources group headquartered in Luxembourg, ERG is a founding member of
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Diesel genset efficiency optimization is sparking interest among miners, a new report by THEnergy reveals. The approach is based on conventional steam turbine technology, but advances have allowed it to be deployed at a smaller scale. The principle behind it is addressing the issue of diesel engines being able to convert only
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Novel mine reclamation techniques can improve ecosystem diversity, new research has found. According to a study by the University of Wyoming, reclaiming lands disturbed by surface mining using geomorphic reclamation is having positive results, including restoration of foundation species. The research was carried out at former uranium and coal mine sites in
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Anglo-Australian mining major Rio Tinto is the world’s second-largest mining company, and the first big mining company to divest from coal. It completed its exit from coal in August 2018 with the sale of its assets in Queensland, Australia. The company sold its interests in the Hail Creek coal mine and
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The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to stop foreign aid for coal mines and coal-fired power. Johnson made the announcement while speaking at a UK-Africa summit in London this morning. He said there would be ‘no point’ in the UK reducing its coal use “if we then trundle over
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Autonomous solutions company RCT has released RCT Connect, a digital WiFi communications network designed for machine automation and control in underground mining operations. The product is designed to be user friendly and portable and can be installed into a production area and commissioned with minimal time and expertise. The product has been
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According to a study by Persistent Market Research, sales of mobile crushers and screeners are set to reach US$5 billion by 2029 on the back of heightened demand from the mining industry. Mobile crushers and screeners are adaptable to many mobile crushing operations in the mining industry. Low transportation costs and
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