7 Dangerous Minerals
Not all minerals are used to make jewelry or included in the latest technological devices. Some of these substances and minerals are just dangerous, really dangerous. So much they can even kill you. However, this is unlikely to happen unless an external action like heating or grinding happens, provoking an extreme reaction. Nevertheless, because your […]
Gold: the ultimate store of value [infographic]
Gold has been going through a tough time with the downfall of its price, but that doesn’t make it any less valuable. Actually, gold is still the commodity that helps us define the value of things, despite the fact that it is extremely rare. Did you know that? Maybe not… And there are probably a […]
Arctic ocean might be “hiding” rare earth element
The potentially good news for the mining industry was revealed during the recent American Geopysical Union Fall Meeting, which occurred in San Francisco. Considered “the largest worldwide conference in geophysical science”, the event attracted more than 20,000 attendants, who were able to participate in a few sessions dedicated to the Arctic ocean and its hidden […]
Scientists test new technique to mine water on Mars
With an apparent and significant amount of water locked up in ice, Mars is being studied by the scientists that want to understand how to extract the precious liquid. And the answer is via some very different mining techniques. Recent exploratory missions have found that water ice exists on the planet’s poles and just beneath […]
Goa still getting polluted environment after mining ban
The people living in the Indian state of Goa have now started adjusting their lives to a less polluted environment, but it’s not easy. According to a survey conducted by Goa’s EIA Resource and Response Center, quoted by The Times of India, the inhabitants of the mining-affected areas are still adjusting themselves to a new […]
5 Rarest gemstones on Earth
A complex and natural process is responsible for creating the five rare types of gemstones we are about to show you. Later on, the prowess of some masters uses the beauty of these materials to create amazing pieces of jewelry.
Six Facts about the Mponeng Gold Mine – Deepest underground
The search for gold has always been one of mankind’s most amazing adventures, since the beginning of this activity. So it’s not really surprising to think about the curious secrets hidden by the deepest gold mine in the world: the Mponeng mine, in South Africa. Here are some of the most exciting, but also terrifying, facts […]
Rio Tinto’s CEO: Chinese mining equipment now has “much higher quality”
Forget about the North-American monopoly when it comes to producing quality mining equipment. According to the CEO of the mining giant Rio Tinto, the Chinese manufacturers are really improving in this field and can now be compared to the major US manufacturers, Sam Walsh said during an investor conference. Rio Tinto’s representative revealed the company has been […]
After ignoring warnings, Scotland has problems with restoration
The Scottish authorities might be on the verge of repeating past mistakes, a leading industry expert alerts. According to Rod Smith, quoted by the The Sunday Herald, the local councils might have made the same mistake twice by not making the opencast coal companies put aside enough money to clean up after their mess. The Herald’s article […]
The 5 richest mining nations in the world
Some countries are richer and more developed than other, but who rules the podium when it comes to the mining industry? Most will mine using the most basic gold mining equipment available to rich Nations. 1. South Africa The country has more than $2.5 trillion in mineral reserves, deserving the title of world’s richest nation […]