Mining Hall of Fame recognizes top pioneers
The inaugural round of the global Mining Technology “Hall of Fame” top will distinguish 18 pioneering mining technology innovators and developers. The initiative intends to highlight the past and present job of important personalities in the mining industry, people that changed it for the better. The nominated and voted-for practitioners achieving significant increases in mining productivity, […]
5 More elements your lifestyle depends on
Our current lifestyle is extremely technological and advanced when compared to what it was just 10 years ago. However, all the modern devices that make our days more interesting are based on the most natural resources, substances you can find “inside” the Earth. Today we bring you five more elements that changed your lifestyle by […]
Meet the world’s 10 biggest silver mines
Curious to know more about the 10 biggest silver mines in the world? Let’s go on a journey based on contained silver reserves through Mexico, the world’s biggest silver producing country, and Poland, among other countries. 1. Penasquito The world’s biggest silver mine by reserve is located in the north-eastern part of the State of Zacatecas, Mexico, […]
North Korea was “hiding” the world’s largest known rare earth deposit
The company SRE Minerals recently announced the discovery of the largest deposit of rare earth elements known in the world. As stated by the private corporation, the deposit is located in North Korea, more specifically in the Jongju region, 150 km north-northwest of the capital Pyongyang. According to an initial assessment, the deposit should contain a total mineralisation potential of […]
how to work in a mine? This mining simulation might help
Mining can be fun. Well, in some cases. Usually, it’s hard work and long shifts, but there are also advantages in working on an underground or open-pit deposit. To give you an idea of how your life could be if you were a miner – a very comfortable idea -, Mining Examiner has three mining […]
Elements your lifestyle depends on [infographic]
Life on Earth depends on several natural elements such as water, just to give you an example. However, our modern lifestyle equally depends on elements that are provided by the mining industry. Did you know, for instance, that you couldn’t have the smartphone or the computer you’re using to read this if it weren’t for […]
Nine software solutions for precious metals mining from Ventyx
The company Ventyx, a leading supplier of enterprise software and services for asset intensive industries like the mining field, has collectively more than 120 years of experience delivering enterprise solutions. In this article, Mining Examiner shows you a list of solutions provided by the company with the precious metals industry in mind. These types of ore are usually […]
5 minerals with unusual names
Mining is not only about underground pits, heavy work and complex extraction processes. Sometimes, mining can be fun and this infographic proves it. So, take a few minutes to discover five minerals with crazy names and you will see how mining can sometimes help you relax. These five funny “rocks” can be found in different parts […]
Galilee Basin mega mine by the numbers [infographic]
The Indian-Australian consortium GVK-Hancock recently received the approval of the Australian government to move forward with its ambitious project: the Kevin’s Corner mine, located in the Galilee Basin. The development of the project is expected to start in 2015 with the first coal being produced in 2018. But, despite the economical advantages of the mine and the approval […]
CAE offers five different types of software for mining
The company CAE started as a global leader in modelling, simulation and training for civil aviation and defence, later diversifying its work. Today, the firm is proud of its section CAE Mining, which is “at the forefront of the industry in developing and providing innovative technology and services to plan, manage and optimise mining operations“. CAE Mining […]