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In the depths of China’s Anhui province, beneath the bustling city of Huainan, lies the Xieqiao coal mine, a labyrinth of tunnels and water bodies that have become an unexpected hotspot for microbial research. A recent study, led by Haitao Zhang from

In the heart of Japan, a quiet revolution is brewing, one that could reshape the global mining landscape and secure a stable supply of critical mineral resources for the energy sector. At the forefront of this movement is Yoshitaka HosoI, Senior Advi

In the heart of China’s coal mining industry, a groundbreaking study is set to revolutionize how we understand and predict rockbursts, a significant hazard in underground mining operations. Led by Tianqi Nan, a researcher at the Jiangsu Engineering L

In the heart of China, researchers are unraveling the mysteries of hydraulic fracturing, a process crucial for unlocking the Earth’s geo-energy and resources. Led by Qingwang Cai from the University of South China and the China University of Mining a

In the heart of China’s coal mining industry, a groundbreaking study is set to revolutionize how we understand and predict the behavior of water-conducting fracture zones. Led by Dongjing Xu from the School of Earth Sciences and Engineering at Shando

In the heart of China, researchers are delving deep into the earth’s crust, seeking to unlock the secrets of hot dry rocks (HDRs) and their potential to revolutionize the energy sector. A recent study led by Jingyu Xie from the China University of Mi

In the heart of South China lies a treasure trove of energy waiting to be unlocked: coalbed methane (CBM). This abundant resource, tucked within numerous, thin coal seams, could significantly bolster China’s energy landscape. However, harnessing it e

In the heart of northern Shaanxi Province, a geological marvel has been unfolding, reshaping China’s coal industry and setting a new benchmark for sustainable mining practices. The Shenfu coalfield, a Jurassic-era treasure, has not only fueled the na

In the heart of China’s Ordos Basin, a technological revolution is unfolding beneath the surface, promising to reshape the future of coalbed methane (CBM) production. Researchers, led by Xipeng He from the Key Laboratory of Deep CBM Exploration and P

In the heart of Kentucky, Geotechnical Engineer Peter Kolapo is leading a charge to redefine the future of mining. His latest research, published in the journal ‘Gornaya Promyshlennost’ (Mining), delves into the intricate dance between humans and mac