GEOMECHANICS / GROUND CONTROL

Future of ground control is rock solid

Ground control and support is at the core of mining operations, whether surface or underground. Donna Schmidt investigates some ways ground control companies, researchers are keeping the industry on solid ground

The goal of Huesker Minegrid’s design is to increase the safety and speed of roof and rib bolting

The goal of Huesker Minegrid’s design is to increase the safety and speed of roof and rib bolting

There are a few constants in mining: good safety practices, an efficient operational plan, effective ventilation for underground mines and a stable, solid ground control and support directive. While it...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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