Challenges and applications of digital technology in the mineral industry
The mining industry's value chain is gradually changing in order to manage current assets
more effectively and boost production. The nature of mining has not changed much over the …
more effectively and boost production. The nature of mining has not changed much over the …
[HTML][HTML] Strategic load management: Enhancing eco-efficiency in mining operations through automated technologies
AA Firoozi, M Tshambane, AA Firoozi, SM Sheikh - Results in Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
In the face of escalating global demands for sustainable practices within the construction
and mining sectors, this paper investigates the transformative impact of automated load …
and mining sectors, this paper investigates the transformative impact of automated load …
[HTML][HTML] Moving towards deep underground mineral resources: Drivers, challenges and potential solutions
Underground mining has historically occurred in surface and near-surface (shallow) mineral
deposits. While no universal definition of deep underground mining exists, humanity's need …
deposits. While no universal definition of deep underground mining exists, humanity's need …
[HTML][HTML] Digital transformation in asset-intensive organisations: The light and the dark side
Digital transformation has far-reaching effects on business and society. While the literature
to date has mainly considered the positive opportunities associated with digital innovations …
to date has mainly considered the positive opportunities associated with digital innovations …
[HTML][HTML] Configuring ecosystem strategies for digitally enabled process innovation: A framework for equipment suppliers in the process industries
Digitalization offers new opportunities for equipment suppliers to support the
competitiveness of process industry firms through participating in digitally enabled process …
competitiveness of process industry firms through participating in digitally enabled process …
Mining 4.0 and climate neutrality: A unified and reliable decision system for safe, intelligent, and green & climate-smart mining
The global transition to cleaner energy sources intensifies pressure on the mining industry to
secure the supply of energy transition minerals. However, fulfilling the demands of climate …
secure the supply of energy transition minerals. However, fulfilling the demands of climate …
A path planning method for underground intelligent vehicles based on an improved RRT* algorithm
H Wang, G Li, J Hou, L Chen, N Hu - Electronics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Path planning is one of the key technologies for unmanned driving of underground
intelligent vehicles. Due to the complexity of the drift environment and the vehicle structure …
intelligent vehicles. Due to the complexity of the drift environment and the vehicle structure …
The twelve principles of circular hydrometallurgy
K Binnemans, PT Jones - Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 2023 - Springer
In this academic position paper, we propose the 12 Principles of a novel and more
sustainable approach to hydrometallurgy that we call “circular hydrometallurgy.” The paper …
sustainable approach to hydrometallurgy that we call “circular hydrometallurgy.” The paper …
[HTML][HTML] Advancing toward sustainability: The emergence of green mining technologies and practices
This study comprehensively evaluates the integration and effectiveness of green mining
technologies within the mining sector, specifically focusing on mitigating the environmental …
technologies within the mining sector, specifically focusing on mitigating the environmental …
Toward the implementation of circular economy strategies: An overview of the current situation in mineral processing
Mining resources have played a leading role in the development of humanity, and the
demand for these raw materials is expected to increase in the foreseeable future. In addition …
demand for these raw materials is expected to increase in the foreseeable future. In addition …