Originally presented at Haulage & Loading 2013. This white paper explores proximity detection in the open pit mine being used effectively as an operator assist strategy which improves digging producti ... Read more
Published by The Heartland Institute. As many as 9,000 non-metallic mines operate in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin – approximately one mine for every 3,000 residents. Until recently, thos ... Read more
Published by The Heartland Institute. Hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production has dramatically increased the demand for industrial silica sand, known as “frac sand,” available in g ... Read more
2012 USGS overview of the production of construction sand and gravel in 2012 along with information about foreign trade, transportation, recycling, and prices throughout the industry. Includes an look ... Read more
USGS overview of the production of crushed stone in 2013 along with information about foreign trade, transportation, recycling, and prices throughout the industry. Includes an look forward at the indu ... Read more
USGS statistical overview of crushed stone production in 2015. Read more
USGS statistical overview of crushed stone production in 2015. Read more
Natural gas offers a tankful of potential benefits for mine fleet operators, but plummeting oil prices will likely keep diesel fuel top choice at the pump for the near future. Read more
An interview with Joe Main, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health. Read more
Third edition of this important book containing extensive information about preventing, detecting, and fighting fires in your mine. Complete with exhaustive examples and detailed information. Read more
This edition of The Best of Germany focuses on work being done by VDMA Mining member companies to give the best possible support to the global mining industry. German mining equipment manufacturers h ... Read more
After a period of intense mining project development, driven by increased emerging market consumption of building-block commodities such as coal, copper, and iron ore, the mining industry now finds it ... Read more