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Five of the largest Open Cut Mines from Around the World
Open-cut mining (coal and metals) is used when the minerals are found over a large area and relatively close to the surface.
Top 5 Uses Of Gold – One Of The World’s Most Coveted Metals
Gold is one of the most highly-desired and useful metals in the world. Not only can it be beautifully shaped and sculpted, the precious yellow metal conducts electricity and does not tarnish. These qualities make it the metal of choice for the industrial, medical and technology industries, just to name a few.
Contract Mining: What’s your Style?
There are many scenarios that might result in a mine owner looking for assistance from a contract miner. Choosing the right contracting strategy can be something of a mine-field (see what I did there?), depending not only upon the project objectives the mine owner is trying to achieve. But also, a mix of other considerations such as: operating experience; in house capability (or “bench strength”); resources (people and equipment); attitude to risk; geographic location; and financial capacity – to name just a few. Often the timing around engagement of a mining Contractor is a critical consideration as well. […]
How to be a Drill and Blast Professional
When it comes to mining engineering, Drill and Blast is one of the most technical and exciting roles available for up and coming Mining Engineers. At many operations it’s a high paced, high work load, thankless role. Some love it, some hate it. But for those who love it, they really love it – many have made a career of blowing things up and decided to never move on to other roles. Why would you?! […]
MEC Mining heads to Brisbane Mining Club
MEC Mining is pleased to be attending the next Brisbane Mining Club (BMC) forum at the Grand Ballroom at the Brisbane Tattersall’s Club on Thursday 17 May 2018. The BMC holds regular lunchtime events that provide an opportunity to network and hear high-profile speakers give personal insights into the domestic and global mining industry. […]
Top 5 Silver Uses – The World’s Most Versatile Metal?
Silver – that precious, shiny white metal – has traditionally been highly prized for its symbolism of wealth and prestige and its associated use in jewellery and coins. However, silver is currently much more commonly used for industrial, medical and electrical purposes, such as in household goods, solar panels and mobile phones. […]
Silver – The World’s Most Versatile Metal
Silver – that precious, shiny white metal – has traditionally been highly prized for its symbolism of wealth and prestige and its associated use in jewellery and coins. However, silver is currently much more commonly used for industrial, medical and electrical purposes, such as in household goods, solar panels and mobile phones. […]
A Mine Plan in Two Weeks? MEC Says Yes!
Given the current volatile nature of the mining industry it is difficult to raise large sums of capital for lengthy feasibility studies. The present challenge is to provide our clients with cost-efficient mine plans as quickly as possible. […]
What Makes a Successful Mining Consultant?
There are many career paths open to graduate mining engineers. It can be difficult to decide where your experience, personality and skills fit in best. Becoming a mining consultant can be a highly rewarding career. Good communication skills, flexibility, business acumen and technical expertise are just some of the requirements of a good mining consultant. […]
