The richest vein in mining today isn’t a mineral – it’s data. AI is turning that data into actionable insights, and the industry is at a critical inflection point. … Read More
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A Guide to MSHA, the Federal Mine Safety Act, and the Program Policy Manual
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 revolutionized mine safety in the United States by creating MSHA and centralizing regulations under Title 30 of the CFR. This article explores the history of mining regulation, the challenges of staying compliant, and how tools like MSHA’s Program Policy Manual help mine operators and safety professionals navigate complex safety standards to protect miners and ensure safe operations. … Read More
Understanding Short-Term Scheduling in Mine Operations with GroundHog
Mining success depends on the seamless integration of long-term strategies and short-term execution. While long-term planning lays the foundation for the overall direction of a mine, short-term scheduling ensures that daily activities contribute to achieving those strategic goals. In this blog, we explore how to bridge the gap between these two essential components of mine operations. … Read More
Long-Term vs. Short-Term Planning: Bridging the Gap
Mining success depends on the seamless integration of long-term strategies and short-term execution. While long-term planning lays the foundation for the overall direction of a mine, short-term scheduling ensures that daily activities contribute to achieving those strategic goals. In this blog, we explore how to bridge the gap between these two essential components of mine operations. … Read More
Short-term Planning in Longhole Stoping Operations
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2025: A Year to Prioritize Workplace Safety
Workplace safety in mining has come a long way, but 2025 is off to a troubling start. With six fatalities recorded in just over a month, we are seeing a recurrence of preventable accidents tied to known hazards. This article explores the history of mining fatalities, the regulations that have shaped modern safety practices, and why we must act now to stop this dangerous trend. The risks are understood, and the solutions exist—it’s time to ensure every miner goes home safe. … Read More
SIC and FMS for Room and Pillar Operations
Room-and-pillar is an underground mining method renowned for its efficiency and adaptability in flat or gently dipping ore bodies. This technique excels in extracting valuable minerals like coal, gypsum, and base metals while maintaining mine stability through strategically left support
The Art of Short-Term Scheduling in Mine Operations
When most people think about the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), they envision an inspector arriving at a mine site to conduct an inspection and issue citations. Unfortunately, this is the only way many miners interact with MSHA. While MSHA is mandated by law to regularly inspect mines, it’s important to take a step back and understand why MSHA exists in the first place. … Read More
SIC and FMS for Cut-and-Fill Operations
Cut-and-fill is a versatile underground mining method used to extract ore in horizontal slices, starting from the bottom and advancing upward. This technique is particularly effective for steeply dipping, irregular, or narrow ore bodies, offering precise ore recovery and enhanced
MSHA Doesn’t Just Write Tickets
When most people think about the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), they envision an inspector arriving at a mine site to conduct an inspection and issue citations. Unfortunately, this is the only way many miners interact with MSHA. While MSHA is mandated by law to regularly inspect mines, it’s important to take a step back and understand why MSHA exists in the first place. … Read More