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MINING METHOD OF THE WEEK - SUBLEVEL LONGHOLE!!
This bulk underground mining method involves mining large amounts of material from a single stope – similar to cut and fill, this method...
MINING ROCKSTAR OF THE WEEK - ANDALUSITE!!
Andalusite is a rock-forming mineral that is mined for use in high-temperature refractories. Gem-quality specimens are cut into faceted...
OCT MINE DESIGN & MINE SCHEDULING COURSES
For those who don't have the software but would like exposure to mine design and scheduling, and fully understand the life of mine cycle....
SHOWCASE MINE OF THE WEEK - SAVUKA GOLD MINE!!
Savuka gold mine, also located in the West Wits region of South Africa and operated by AngloGold Ashanti, is the third deepest mine in...
WORLD'S LARGEST EXCAVATORS - KOMATSU PC5500!!
The Komatsu PC5500-6 is the ninth biggest hydraulic mining excavator in service, with an operating weight of up to 495t with the shovel...
SEPT ONLINE MINE PLANNING SOFTWARE CLASSES
Are you newly appointed and need to learn mine planning software? Or perhaps a bit rusty after all these years? Don't despair, one or two...
WORLD'S LARGEST DUMP TRUCKS - HITACHI EH5000AC!!
The Hitachi EH5000AC-3 has a payload capacity of 326t, making it the 10th biggest dump truck in the world. It is Hitachi’s latest and...
MINING METHOD OF THE WEEK - SHRINKAGE STOPING!!
The shrinkage stoping method is similar to cut and fill, but instead of removing the ore after blasting and backfilling, the initial...
METAL ROCKSTAR OF THE WEEK - TITANIUM!!
Titanium is a silver metal that is strong, resistant to corrosion, and inert. It is the ninth most abundant element in Earth's crust....
SHOWCASE MINE OF THE WEEK - DRIEFONTEIN MINE!!
The Driefontein mine, owned by Sibanye Stillwater, is located near Carletonville in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The mine lies...
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