Research progress in mining ecological restoration technology
June 2024
Owing to the extensive development and utilization of coal and carbon resources, the ecological balance of mining areas has been severely compromised, leading to detrimental effects on the surrounding...
Perspective of leadership 4.0 in the era of fourth industrial revolution: A comprehensive view
June 2024
Leadership 4.0 focuses on leaders developing their digital transformation strategy and ensuring alignment with the organization’s business and development ambitions. This is accomplished by successfully...
An overview of the oil and gas pipeline safety in China
June 2024
Emerging trends in digitization, intelligence, and low-carbon transition have significantly affected China's oil and gas pipeline development strategies. Emerging technology has resulted in significant...
Study on safely working in confined spaces in the petroleum industry: Risk factors, current control procedures, and alternatives
June 2025
Confined space work, particularly within the oil and gas sector, presents significant hazards, including exposure to toxic and flammable substances, high pressures, and extreme temperatures. Despite...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rockbolts and their potential application in low pH mines: A state-of-the-art literature review
Available online 21 May 2025
This review paper explores the mechanisms and factors influencing the corrosion of rockbolts, particularly in aggressive underground mining environments characterized by high humidity, fluctuating temperatures,...
The relationship between natural resource rents and environmental performance: Can information and communication technology mitigate the "resource curse"?
June 2025
The study explores the "resource curse," with a focus on how information and communication technology (ICT) moderates the relationship between environmental performance (EP) and natural resource rents...
An Overview of Dust Suppression Application Between China and Middle East
Available online 2 July 2025
Dust particles pose a significant threat to both environmental quality and occupational health. China and the Middle East are the two main sources of dust and particulate matter emissions in Asia. The...
Progress and advancements of coal mine gas control and management for safe mining in China
June 2024
Coal is a guarantee and ballast of China’s energy security, and the Chinese government strongly supports the development of the coal industry. The level of coal mine gas control and utilization in China...
Investigating the Aracoma Alma Mine fire and SOMA Mine Disaster with the causal analysis based on systems theory: A comparative study
March 2025
This study investigates the 2006 Aracoma Alma Mine fire that occurred during an underground coal mining claiming the lives of two miners using a Causal Analysis based on System Theory (CAST). Systemic...
Assessment of the benefits of cooling vests on working conditions of mine operators in hard climatic conditions: A case study
June 2024
The impact of high temperatures and humidity in the work environment on workers in underground mines can be harmful and even dangerous to health, contributing to body dysfunction and health issues....
Discrete fracture network application to rock slope engineering
March 2025
The stability of rock slopes is a critical concern in rock engineering applications due to the potential safety hazards and economic repercussions associated with slope failures. Currently, slope stability...
Evaluating the pyrolysis characteristics and gas release patterns to predict early fire warnings in coal mine conveyor belts
June 2025
This study systematically investigated the pyrolysis characteristics and gas emission patterns of various types of coal mine conveyor belts using thermogravimetric-infrared spectroscopy (TG-FTIR) and...
Integrating robotic systems in underground roof support machine
June 2024
Traditionally, the roof bolting process is performed manually by skilled workers, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. This often exposes human operators to several risks. Bolt installation...
Enhancing open stope stability prediction in mining engineering: Optimal configuration of an artificial neural network model
June 2024
Ensuring the stability of underground excavations is a crucial concern in mining engineering, directly impacting operational safety and efficiency. Given the dynamic nature of the subsurface environment,...
Application of Thermal Insulation Wall Surface Coatings in Underground Mines
Available online 8 July 2025
Geothermal heat transfer from the surrounding rock to the air causes a substantial rise in temperature with increasing depth, posing a significant thermal challenge in underground mining operations....
Energy consumption optimization of scraper conveyors adopting rolling friction: A technological revolution in China’s coal mining equipment
Available online 16 May 2025
As the core equipment of fully mechanized mining, the scraper conveyor performs the important task of coal transportation. However, the scraper conveyor often consumes excessive energy during its operation...
Impacts of ionic surfactants on water seepage in coal fractures
June 2025
To optimize the selection of surfactants for coal seam water injection, this study examines the effects of ionic surfactants (DTAB and SDS) on water seepage in low-rank long-flame coal. A three-dimensional...
A methodology for multi-hazard interaction assessment of abandoned mines
December 2024
The number of abandoned mines is continually increasing around the world. This situation demands that the public safety of surface structures and infrastructure situated above and around abandoned mines...
Experimental analysis and machine learning modeling of the maximum explosion pressure and explosion index of titanium powder
June 2025
This paper evaluates the impacts of titanium powder particle size and concentration on the maximum explosion pressure and explosion index. To this end, the artificial neural network (ANN) method of...
Establishing a hybrid Delphi DEMATEL-fuzzy approach for identification and assessment of human errors associated with Kerman’s iron mines
September 2025
Human errors are the primary cause of accidents in iron mines. This study aims to identify and evaluate risk factors using the hybrid Delphi DEMATEL-fuzzy approach in the Kerman mines of Iran. To this...
Preparation and performance study of cement-based heat-insulating grouting bolt based on phase change microcapsules
September 2025
To address the issue of high temperature and thermal damage in underground construction projects, a cement-based grouting bolt with the function of “support” and “temperature control” is developed by...
Investigating the potential of in-situ fluidized mining of previously inaccessible coal seams through the utilization of super hot rock geothermic technology
December 2024
This study aims to explore a cutting-edge model that combines geothermal energy and coal resource development. Specifically, it focuses on the development model of ultra-deep super-hot rock (SHR) resources...
Numerical Simulation Study of Dust Dispersion Patterns from Point and Line Sources in Open-Pit Coal Mine
Available online 22 July 2025
To elucidate the dust diffusion characteristics associated with multiple dust source points during the operational activities of open-pit mines, a model representative of a full-scale open-pit mine...
Analysis of tire/gripper slip forces during the handling of large off-the-road tires
June 2024
Handling large off-the-road tires poses significant safety risks in surface mines, often leading to fatal accidents. This study aims to scientifically address the industry-wide knowledge gap regarding...
Destress blasting for strata separation near protective crosscut pillars – Case study
March 2025
Protective crosscut pillars are solid sections of the rock mass that remain intact during underground coal mining. These pillars often experience a significant stress concentration, which can pose risk...