Case Study: Digital Disruption in the Mining Industry

2019 ◽  
pp. 199-241
Author(s):  
V. I. Lakshmanan ◽  
R. Roy ◽  
B. Gorain
Keyword(s):  
Mining Industry ◽  
Digital Disruption

scholarly journals Review on Main Issues Causing Deterioration of Water Quality and Water Scarcity: Case Study of South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Kapuku Bwapwa
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Water Shortage ◽  
Waste Discharge ◽  
Water Quality Deterioration ◽  
Growing Population

Water shortage in South Africa is a mixture of many factors: limited and highly polluted watercourses, low rainfall, fast growing population and high evaporation rates. Many studies on watercourses have shown a decline on quality due to the ongoing pollution caused by urbanization, mining, industry, power generation, afforestation and agriculture. Given the current forecasts based on population growth versus the country’s limited water resources, it is unlikely to keep existing patterns regarding the use of water and the discharge of wastes. Predictions are also indicating that pollutants will continue to accumulate in freshwater resources independently of the population growth in South Africa. Issues associated with water quality can turn out to be worsened with environmental devastating consequences. For instance, in the agricultural sector it may lead to a drop in yields and quality for fruits and crops followed by soil contamination. It can harmfully affect the population and aquatic health. Furthermore, water quality deterioration can affect the costs related to purification processes resulting in an increased price of clean water. Human induced activities causing salinization, eutrophication, acidification, presence of pathogens in watercourses, inappropriate waste discharge practices and sewage spills are major causes influencing or deteriorating water quality in South Africa. 

scholarly journals Pathway to Sustainability in the Mining Industry: A Case Study of Alcoa and Rio Tinto

Resources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Prasanna Shrivastava ◽  
Rachana Vidhi
Keyword(s):  
Mining Industry ◽  
Fortune 500 ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
Rio Tinto ◽  
Sustainability Strategy ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Critical Requirement ◽  
The Right ◽  
Río Tinto

Sustainability for the mining companies is a critical requirement for their ongoing operations. Regulations and licenses generally depend on the companies’ sustainability practices, forcing them to focus on environmental impact and social welfare. While the mining industry has historically been associated with poor working conditions and their unsustainable practices, closer review of the industry suggests that the last few decades have seen improved performance and heightened focus on doing the right thing for the environment and the society. This research is focused on reviewing the sustainability strategy and initiatives of Alcoa and Rio Tinto, two Fortune-500 mining companies. It was found that these companies had started focusing on sustainability a few decades ago, but developed a holistic sustainability strategy as part of their core business only over the last few years. While there are many controversies still facing the companies, particularly around environmental pollution, their continued focus on sustainability will be beneficial for their employees as well as the communities they operate in.

scholarly journals Development of a Protective Enclosure for Remote Sensing Applications—Case Study: Laser Scanning in Underground Coal Mines

Resources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Dunn ◽  
Peter Reid ◽  
John Malos
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Coal Mines ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Electrical Equipment ◽  
Regulatory Requirement ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Mapping System ◽  
Underground Coal Mines ◽  
Remote Operations

Sensing for equipment location and mapping in explosion risk zones such as underground coal mines is a difficult proposition due to the regulatory requirement for certified protective enclosures to safely house the required complex electrical equipment. This paper provides a case study for the process involved in creating and implementing an optical-grade enclosure for use in these environments. The result of this process has been the creation of ExScan®, a 3D laser mapping system that is providing step-change capability for remote operations and automation in the underground coal mining industry.

A Conceptual Framework for Assessing the Potential of Ocean Mining Sites

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hany Elosta ◽  
Shiliang Shan ◽  
Nicole L. Kudla ◽  
Kyung-Kyu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Hydrothermal Vents ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Risk Mitigation ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Mining Sites ◽  
Mining Project ◽  
Ocean Mining

Ocean mining is considered to be the new offshore frontier and has been the center of research and commercial focus over the past few years. The further development of the ocean mining industry posts challenges in many fields including engineering, economics, environment, law, logistics and supply chain. This research aims to understand the challenges and link these fields by developing a framework for assessing the potential of ocean mining sites. Seabed resources and associated exploration and exploitation technologies are reviewed. Based on this review, it identifies the most promising ocean mining sites, the massive sulphide deposits in inactive hydrothermal vents, along the oceanic ridge in the Exclusive Economic Zone. An online survey is conducted to obtain a broader academic and industrial view on ocean mining. The world’s first commercial ocean mining project developed by Nautilus Minerals Inc. is also analyzed as a case study. Based on the seabed resources review, online survey and case study, the major challenges in ocean mining are presented, covering engineering systems, environmental risk mitigation, economic feasibility, law, logistics and supply chain.

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