In this Tip Of The Month, we will learn how to import your drill holes from Access, SQL or Oracle. Following, we will see how to design a surface mine drill pattern that does not intersect with the previous blasted operation. Finally, we will export the new surface mine drill pattern to a database, where it can be use in external software.

The fundamental role of women in the mining industry: A Human Resources approach
As Human Resources Coordinator at Promine, I have had the opportunity to work with women in the mining industry and to observe their role in