Deep learningInternational Caving Research Network looks for solutions to deep mining problems and challenges

International Caving Research Network looks for solutions to deep mining problems and challenges

By Carolyn Gruske

March 02, 2020

The ICaRN team visits the Grasberg Mine in Papua, Indonesia on a research trip. Courtesy of ICaRN

Experience is an essential tool for planning and building a mine. But what happens when you find yourself 1,000 metres below surface facing unfamiliar conditions without the benefit of proven best practices? It is a common challenge for those developing deep mines and massive block caving operations.

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