Case Study
Rockburst re-entry protocol at a deep underground Nickel mine in Sudbury, Ontario
Rockburst re-entry protocol at a deep underground Nickel mine in Sudbury, Ontario In operation for over a century, Creighton mine in Sudbury, Ontario has a long history of stress-induced and structurally generated seismic activities. A microseismic monitoring system is used to manage seismic hazards, improve worker safety and enhance productivity following rockburst events. Currently operated by Vale Inco Limited, Creighton nickel mine