Mine Planning and Management

The processes of planning, starting and running a mine and the challenges faced along the way.

Staff @ Geology for Investors January 15, 2021

The Roadmap To Opening A Mine

Last year on Geology for Investors, we highlighted several interesting mining projects: An ethical cobalt project in the U.S. The…
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Natalie Deseta October 2, 2020

Mining CO₂ – Is Mining Atmospheric Carbon the Future of Environmental Sustainability?

Introduction Since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, there has been increasing pressure for the mining industry to reduce greenhouse gas…
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Vitalii Ponomar February 21, 2020

Iron-Bearing Wastes – Hazards and Potential Utilization

Metallurgy produces millions of tons of mineral waste each year, with billions of tons already stored worldwide. The production of…
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Elizabeth Frank March 27, 2019

Can NASA Help Solve Mining’s Productivity Problem?

The mining industry has a productivity problem. Coming into the last big commodity cycle and for most of the years…
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Emily King February 13, 2019

Minerals, Mining and the Green Revolution

While we still remain reliant on fossil fuels, there is tremendous momentum towards renewable energy in many countries. Increasingly, our…
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Kylie Williams October 8, 2014

How Important is a Social License to Operate?

Community engagement is no longer optional for junior explorers. Earning your social license to operate is as important as any…
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Maiko Sell February 28, 2014

A Brief Look at Geological and Technical Risk Analysis in Mine Planning

Having a basic understanding of the orebody modeling and the mine optimization methods used can help investors determine how much…
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Jess Peláez January 30, 2014

Starting A Mine: Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies

While the basic concept of mining may be familiar to most people, the total process from exploration target to profitable…
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Lis Sowerbutts January 27, 2014

Underground Mining Techniques and Risks

Undergrounds mining is still, even after hundreds of years of safety improvements, a dangerous and expensive business. It’s wise for…
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Staff @ Geology for Investors August 18, 2013

From Exploration to Opening a Mine

A sizeable amount of time and money go into a property from the exploration process to the ideal outcome of…
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