Top Five 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. It is a surface mining technique that extracts rock or minerals from the earth by their removal from an open pit or borrow. Unlike the deepest underground mines, which are mostly concentrated in South Africa, the deepest open pit mines are scattered across the world in some of the most amazing places on the planet. Here are the five largest open cut mines from around the world: Mirny, Russia The Mirny Mine, based in the Sakha Republic, [...]

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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. […]

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