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View article: Envisioning Human–Machine Relationship Towards Mining of the Future: An Overview
Envisioning Human–Machine Relationship Towards Mining of the Future: An Overview Open
Automation is increasingly gaining attention as the global industry moves toward intelligent, unmanned approaches to perform hazardous tasks. Although the integration of autonomous technologies has revolutionized various industries for dec…
View article: Equipment and Operations Automation in Mining: A Review
Equipment and Operations Automation in Mining: A Review Open
The mining industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by the rapid advancement and adoption of automation technologies. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of automation in mining, examining the tech…
View article: Integrating robotic systems in underground roof support machine
Integrating robotic systems in underground roof support machine Open
Traditionally, the roof bolting process is performed manually by skilled workers, which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive. It often exposes human operators to a number of risks. The bolt installation in underground coal mining oper…
View article: Multi-robot geometric task-and-motion planning for collaborative manipulation tasks
Multi-robot geometric task-and-motion planning for collaborative manipulation tasks Open
We address multi-robot geometric task-and-motion planning (MR-GTAMP) problems in synchronous , monotone setups. The goal of the MR-GTAMP problem is to move objects with multiple robots to goal regions in the presence of other movable objec…
View article: Multi-Robot Geometric Task-and-Motion Planning for Collaborative Manipulation Tasks
Multi-Robot Geometric Task-and-Motion Planning for Collaborative Manipulation Tasks Open
We address multi-robot geometric task-and-motion planning (MR-GTAMP) problems in synchronous, monotone setups. The goal of the MR-GTAMP problem is to move objects with multiple robots to goal regions in the presence of other movable object…
View article: DFN: An Emerging Tool for Stochastic Modelling and Geomechanical Design
DFN: An Emerging Tool for Stochastic Modelling and Geomechanical Design Open
The discrete fracture networks (DFN) have become indispensable tools for geomechanical modelling of jointed rock masses. The technology creates a three-dimensional (3D) representation of fracture geometry used in the construction of surfac…
View article: Investigating the causes of stope instability at Golden Valley Mine
Investigating the causes of stope instability at Golden Valley Mine Open
The study is based on mining operations that are concentrated in a ground exposed to flooding with varying stope dimensions. Stope stability was assessed in the four stopes, which resembled the mine’s different ground conditions using the …
View article: An Overview of Slope Failure in Mining Operations
An Overview of Slope Failure in Mining Operations Open
The primary aim of every twenty-first century mining operation is to extract as much ore as possible in a safe and economical manner. Failure in mine excavation occurs when the shear stress acting on the rock is greater than the shear stre…
View article: Investigating the effectiveness of a ground support system implemented on Block A: A case study of Southern Africa Metalliferous Mine
Investigating the effectiveness of a ground support system implemented on Block A: A case study of Southern Africa Metalliferous Mine Open
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the ground support systems that are planned to be implemented on Block A, which will be excavated through the Marikana fault zone. The block of ground being prepared for mining has been p…
View article: Investigating The Effects of Rainy Season On Open Cast Mining Operation: The Case of Wescoal Khanyisa Colliery
Investigating The Effects of Rainy Season On Open Cast Mining Operation: The Case of Wescoal Khanyisa Colliery Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of rainy season in open cast mining and possible factors that could contribute to production loses during these rainy periods. The major issue at Wescoal’s Khanyisa Colliery is the impact…
View article: Investigating the Effects of Mechanical Properties of Rocks on Specific Energy and Penetration Rate of Borehole Drilling
Investigating the Effects of Mechanical Properties of Rocks on Specific Energy and Penetration Rate of Borehole Drilling Open
This paper deals with the analysis of effects of mechanical properties of rock on penetration rate and specific energy. Five specimens were collected from the four locations in Federal capital territory, Abuja. These samples were subjected…
View article: Development of a Laboratory for Testing the Accuracy of Terrestrial 3D Laser Scanning Technologies
Development of a Laboratory for Testing the Accuracy of Terrestrial 3D Laser Scanning Technologies Open
The mining market is currently overwhelmed by technology vendors offering scanning equipment as 'solutions' for real time mapping and monitoring rock mass movement for mine safety. Mines are left with a problem in that the technology is mo…