Underground mining requires strong and reliable support systems to prevent roof collapse, control sidewall movement and maintain overall stability of the excavation. As the excavation progresses, the surrounding rock becomes vulnerable due to stress redistribution. This is why mine supports and stowing operations form the backbone of underground safety. What Are Mine Supports? Mine supports…
A complete guide on types of supports in mining and stowing methods. Learn steel supports, timber supports, powered supports, hydraulic props, sand stowing, hydraulic stowing, pneumatic stowing, and DGMS guidelines. Updated for 2026. Underground mining is one of the most complex engineering operations. As the ore is extracted, the void created must be safely supported…
Drilling and blasting form the backbone of modern mining. Whether it’s a large opencast metal mine, a limestone quarry, a coal overburden operation, or an underground hard-rock mine, almost every ton of rock produced today is broken using drilling and blasting. What is Drilling and Blasting in Mining? Drilling & Blasting is a mechanical +…
In the span of two centuries, steel, coal, and crude oil powered industrial revolutions, built cities, and fueled wars. Today, a new class of resources is taking their place — critical minerals. These minerals determine who dominates electric mobility, renewable energy, semiconductors, defense systems, aerospace engineering, and even artificial intelligence. Nations are redesigning trade alliances,…
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has officially released the GSSSB Royalty Inspector Recruitment 2025 notification for Class-3 Royalty Inspector posts under the Commissioner of Geology & Mining. This recruitment is one of the best opportunities for candidates from Geology, Applied Geology, and Mining Engineering backgrounds. This detailed guide covers the notification highlights, eligibility,…
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released an official notification for the GSSSB Field Officer Recruitment 2025, offering 20 vacancies for Field Officer Class-3 posts under the Women & Child Development Department. This is one of the most promising opportunities for candidates who have completed their degree in Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology…
