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April 28, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Researchers publish disaster risk monitoring protocol for multi-coal seam mining

In extreme cases, such instability can trigger disasters like mine earthquakes and widespread collapse of goaf areas, potentially leading to casualties. The new study found that the instability of residual coal pillar-rock strata is characterized by shallow burial depths, concentrated beneath overlying coal seams, and manifests through various mine pressure forms, including support bending and roof collapse, sometimes leading to surface damage. It also established that monitoring residual coal pillar-rock strata instability requires attention to fracture development height in addition to other components and that key evaluation indices such as microseismic energy and crack development height have to be identified

April 20, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Unlocking the Potential: Pyrite Emerges as a Promising Source of Lithium

Exploring a New Frontier While traditional literature neglected the connection between lithium and sulphur-rich pyrite, the world of electrochemistry and engineering is already eyeing the potential of lithium-sulphur batteries to outshine their lithium-ion counterparts. A dedicated team led by Bhattacharya set out on a mission to fathom the mysterious relationship between lithium and pyrite, unearthing a surprising revelation along the way. Discovering Hidden Treasures The researchers stumbled upon the possibility of enhanced lithium recovery from organic-rich shale due to the enthralling interplay between lithium and pyrite, challenging the conventional wisdom surrounding lithium extraction. Intriguingly, their investigation led them to ponder

March 25, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

The Pursuit of BC8 Super Diamonds: A Journey into the Depths of Carbon-Rich Exoplanets

Exploring the BC8 Revelation BC8, a mysterious high-pressure phase of carbon, may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of carbon-rich exoplanets lurking in the vast cosmos. These enigmatic celestial bodies, shrouded in mystery and intrigue, have long captivated the scientific community with their immense pressures and exotic conditions. Professor Ivan Oleynik, a maven in the realm of physics from the University of South Florida, sheds light on the significance of BC8 in unraveling the mysteries of these distant worlds. The allure of BC8 lies in its potential to provide invaluable insights into the intricate composition of carbon-rich exoplanets. The

January 21, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Researchers Call for Global Inventory of World’s Mines Global Inventory of World’s Mines Needed – Researchers

“Mining, a necessary evil, has often been shrouded in mystery, its consequences unrevealed. But how can we address a problem we don’t fully comprehend? This is the lament of researchers, Maus and Werner, who argue that data scarcity conceals approximately half of the world’s mining impacts, leaving the global populace unaware of the full extent of environmental and social risks,” stated Maus in a recent press release. The lamentable scarcity of data is attributed to a myriad of factors, from inadequate corporate disclosure to abandoned, informal, or illicit mining sites, leaving a significant portion of mining impacts unaccounted for. Maus