Investigating the factors influencing the measurement of static friction angle of discontinuities in weak rocks
September 2026
The static friction angle is a crucial parameter for assessing the stability of rock slopes and ensuring the safety of mining activities, particularly in weak or soft rocks. Despite its importance in...
Physical activity awareness and engagement among mining professionals: Implications for safe and healthy workplaces
September 2026
Mining is a cornerstone of modern industry, and the health and well-being of mining professionals is a priority for industry sustainability. While regular physical activity (PA) participation is key...
Microwave-assisted biodiesel production from Karanja oil: Implementation of an artificial neural network approach
September 2026
This study investigated biodiesel synthesis prediction alongside transesterification experiments using Karanja oil. It was carried out in two phases: the first involved experimental trials, and the...
Mechanism of top-coal cavability improvement by hydraulic fracturing preconditioning
September 2026
Hydraulic-fracturing (HF) preconditioning is increasingly applied to improve cavability and alleviate strong weighting in hard, extra-thick longwall top-coal caving panels. However, its mechanism remains...
Advances in autonomous navigation for underground mining operations: Driven by camera, LiDAR, and radar-based SLAM
September 2026
Operators of underground mobile equipment are exposed to elevated levels of dust, noise, and temperatures, as well as moving mechanical parts and other hazardous conditions. Building autonomous navigation...
Foundations of safety and security metaphors: Definition, mechanism, evaluation, and empirical development
September 2026
Safety and security (SS) metaphors can be used for the effective representation and holistic investigation of complex SS systems. However, little research has been conducted on the fundamental theory...
Breaching the mining fatalities plateau: Financial pressure, operational instability, and the case for flow-based safety
September 2026
Between 2003 and 2013, the Australian mining fatality rates fell by about 80%, but thereafter, in the past decade, they have remained at the same level of approximately seven fatalities per year despite...
Exploring integration gaps between automation, process safety, and human factors: A case study of the Takoradi thermal power station in Ghana
September 2026
The growing complexity of thermal power plant operations, coupled with the global trend toward sustainable and resilient energy systems, has intensified the need for effective process safety management...
Experimental study on the influence mechanism of injection pressure on water seepage and imbibition in coal pores
September 2026
Pre-mining water injection into coal seams via boreholes mitigates dust formation during subsequent coal extraction, reducing coal dust explosion hazards in underground mines. This study employed anionic...
Mechanical properties and damage evolution of backfill material with variable fly ash content
September 2026
The mechanical strength of the gangue backfill material is related to the pore volume and its microstructure. To study the mechanical properties and microstructural changes of backfill materials prepared...
Lifestyle and physical factors associated with locomotive syndrome severity among workers: A cross-sectional study
Available online 11 September 2026
Locomotive syndrome (LS) is characterized by impaired mobility resulting from musculoskeletal dysfunction and may contribute to progressive functional decline. Although lifestyle-related factors are...
The Bhopal Gas Disaster: Multi-Framework Lessons for Ghana’s Chemical Industry – Systemic Failures and Preventive Strategies
Available online 29 August 2026
The study presents an analytical review of the 1984 Bhopal methyl isocyanate (MIC) disaster, adapting its technical and institutional lessons to the emerging chemical processing industry in Ghana. A...
Study on the evolution of coal fissures and pores under freeze-thaw and low-frequency vibration effects
Available online 31 July 2026
In order to investigate how combined freeze-thaw and low-frequency vibration affect the pore structure of coal, an experiment was carried out where artificially fabricated laboratory coal samples were...
Safety implications of integrating battery-electric vehicles with ventilation-on-demand in underground mining: A simulation-driven study at turquoise ridge mine
Available online 15 July 2026
The transition from diesel-powered equipment to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in underground mining presents significant opportunities to improve worker safety by reducing heat load and eliminating...
Numerical simulation study of dust dispersion patterns from point and line sources in the open-pit coal mine
June 2026
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...
Study on the mechanism of thermal damage in deep tunnels exacerbated by high-temperature fissure water
June 2026
The heat hazards in deep mines are particularly prominent in the presence of high-temperature fissure water. This paper establishes a numerical simulation model of the temperature field in a mining...
Advancements in borehole imaging technologies for subsurface analysis: A review
June 2026
Borehole imaging technologies facilitate the visualization of borehole walls, allowing for the identification of structural features and the inspection of subsurface conditions to ensure operational...
A method based on lexicographic optimization and TOPSIS for identifying firefighting strategies in light of domino effects
June 2026
Fire safety at process plants is critical for ensuring operational safety, protecting human lives, and minimizing economic and environmental losses. Process facilities often handle flammable, toxic,...
Sustainable utilization of foundry reclamation fines in construction materials
June 2026
Mechanical reclamation of waste foundry sand (WFS) generates approximately 20 % clay–sand fines (CSF), an ultra-fine by-product (10–50 µm) that remains largely unutilized and presents a growing environmental...
Enhancing industrial process safety in the U.S. energy infrastructure: Review of an integrated engineering and policy framework
June 2026
Industrial process safety in the United States continues to face a critical gap between advanced engineering practices and fragmented regulatory oversight. Existing frameworks, including Occupational...
Assessment of particulate matter exposure and associated human health risk: Comparison among non-automated, automated and semi-automated rice processing plant workers
June 2026
Exposure to particulate matter (PM), specifically PM2.5 and PM10, poses significant health risks, particularly to workers in industries such as rice processing, where dust and particulate emissions...
Insight into the Mechanism of Removing Petroleum Hydrocarbons from Water by Loading Calcium Peroxide on Enteromorpha-based Biochar
Available online 17 April 2026
Petroleum contamination poses a pressing global challenge due to its widespread environmental impact and technical difficulties of remediation. To address this challenge, we synthesized calcium peroxide...
Study on the Inhibition Characteristics and Mechanisms of Polydopamine on Coal Spontaneous Combustion
Available online 12 April 2026
Based on coal spontaneous-combustion mechanisms, clarifying polydopamine’s(PDA) inhibitory characteristics and molecular pathways is essential for mussel-inspired fire prevention in mining; therefore,...
A numerical study on the diffusion of CO emitted during trackless rubber-tyred diesel vehicle meetings in underground coal mines
Available online 3 April 2026
An investigation into the diffusion and concentration of CO emitted by underground rubber‑tyred diesel vehicles meeting and passing each other in coal mines was conducted for safety risk assessment....
An overview of dust suppression application between China and Middle East
March 2026
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...