VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has approved an amended environment assessment certificate for block-caving at the ...
Airblast is a common safety hazard in block caving. It occurs when the roof of a goaf collapses suddenly over a large area, causing rapid compression and release of air, resulting in high-speed ...
Granular flow mechanics in underground mining addresses the movement and interaction of fragmented rock as it drains through voids created by caving, drawing or blasting. These flows exhibit complex ...
VANCOUVER — The operator of the Red Chris gold and copper mine in northwestern B.C. says it is applying safety lessons ...