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MINE SCHEDULING!!
Know the feeling... when you're losing precious time because of fighting the software instead of running iterations and scenarios... You...


MINING ROCKSTAR OF THE WEEK – RHODOCHROSITE!!
Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral that ranges in colour from light pink to bright red. It is found in a small number of...


MINE DESIGN!!
How sure are you that your mine designs have the minimum number of switchbacks? Have you tested the impact of having one switchback less,...


SHOWCASE SILVER MINE OF THE WEEK – GUMUSKOY!!
The Gumuskoy silver mine located in the Kutahya province of western Turkey ranks as the seventh biggest silver mine by reserve. The mine,...


IS YOUR PIT OPTIMISATION ADJUSTED FOR THE CURRENT ECONOMY??
The mining industry is notorious for its volatile nature as commodity prices fluctuate. History shows that it's the companies that can...


TOP 10 LARGEST DUMP TRUCKS QUICK FACTS!!
The world's largest truck comes to us from Belarusian manufacturer Belaz. With dimensions equivalent to that of a twin house, it is one...


ONLINE CORPORATE GROUP TRAINING & COURSES – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!!
Have a group of employees that need basic training in terms of mine planning software? Or perhaps a refresher course to get those rusty...


MINING METHOD MONDAY – BLOCK CAVING!!
Another great YouTube clip from the guys at Atlas Copco illustrating the principles of Block Caving. Note how it differs from Sub Level...


ONLINE CORPORATE GROUP TRAINING & COURSES – HAULSIM!!
Have a group of employees that need basic training in terms of mine planning software? Or perhaps a refresher course to get those rusty...


MINING ROCKSTAR OF THE WEEK – REALGAR!!
Realgar and orpiment are very similar minerals. They are both arsenic sulphides and members of the monoclinic crystal system. They form...
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