In the heart of the mining industry, a groundbreaking study is making waves, promising to revolutionize how we manage stresses and deformations in ore-bearing rocks. Vladimir I. Golik, a distinguished researcher, has published a compelling paper in the journal “Известия Томского политехнического университета: Инжиниринг георесурсов,” which translates to “Izvestiya of Tomsk Polytechnic University: Engineering of Georesources.” His work delves into the phenomenon of volumetric compression of filling mixtures, offering innovative methods to harness the energy released during mining operations.
Golik’s research is driven by the pressing need to improve techniques for regulating stress and deformation levels in ore-bearing rocks. “The goal is to develop mining methods that allow us to regulate these levels for the targeted use of energy released during work when transferring arrays to the volumetric compression mode,” Golik explains. This approach not only enhances safety but also promises significant economic benefits for the energy sector.
The study explores various methods to convert artificial arrays into volumetric compression conditions, including tilting the laying array onto the ore massif, creating protective arrays, and strengthening enclosing rocks with anchors and cables. Golik’s work also highlights the importance of feeding hardening mixtures to beaten and mined ore and extinguishing depleted spaces with various hardening mixtures.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Golik’s research is the typification of methods for introducing arrays into volumetric compression mode. This typification provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing these techniques in practical mining operations. “The transfer of bookmark arrays to volumetric compression conditions is one of the recommended methods that comprehensively solves the main tasks of mining, including environmental and technological safety, technical and economic,” Golik notes.
The implications of this research are far-reaching. By regulating the level of stresses and deformations, mining operations can become more efficient and safer, ultimately leading to cost savings and improved productivity. The energy sector, in particular, stands to benefit from these advancements, as more efficient mining techniques can lead to better resource utilization and reduced environmental impact.
Golik’s work also emphasizes the need to substantiate the technical and economic feasibility of technologies for underground block leaching of metals from ores. This aspect of the research underscores the importance of continuous innovation and improvement in the mining industry.
As the mining industry continues to evolve, Golik’s research provides a roadmap for future developments. By harnessing the power of volumetric compression, mining operations can achieve new levels of efficiency and safety, ultimately benefiting the entire energy sector. The study published in “Izvestiya of Tomsk Polytechnic University: Engineering of Georesources” is a testament to the ongoing quest for innovation and improvement in the mining industry.