Forbes’ list of 400 richest Americans only has two miners
The new North-American list Forbes 400, recently published, reveals the names of the richest men in the country, but there are only two miners in this roster. Let’s know more about them. Tor Peterson The former Glencore executive Tor Peterson joined the mining company in 1992, after leaving the New York-based firm Phibro-Salomon, where he […]
Visit mines around the world from home with Mining-Atlas.com
If there’s a website able to please people who are fascinated about the mining field it’s probably Mining-Atlas.com. This webpage allows you to visit several mines around the globe from the comfort of your sofa. With Mining Atlas you can discover more about several mines and industry projects, whether you are looking for gold, silver, […]
Albion VS Activox Comparison of Gold Refractory Process
Each of these Gold Refractory Process aim at the oxidation of sulphide minerals and utilizes a combination of fine grinding (3 to 9 microns) under mild conditions. Activox is a low temperature (90-100°C), low pressure (1000kPa) process. Albion is a low temperature (90-95°C), atmospheric pressure process. Albion’s reactor is not “just a tank”. It is specially design […]
Manic Street Preachers perform worst ever mining disaster
The Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers will the the star of the ceremony that will mark the centenary of the Senghenydd coal mining disaster of October 14th, 1913. The accident – the worst in the history of the mining industry in the United Kingdom – killed 439 miners. The disaster was caused by an explosion that probably started […]
15 Insane mining accidents
From overturned trucks to huge fires, as well as crushed vehicles… Here’s a collection of some really mind boggling accidents that have occurred in the mining industry. Do you have the best gold mining equipment? 1. Dumper corner navigation fail Wrong turn, mate… And now what? 2. Just how did he loose a gear? Looks […]
Flotation Column Design
Here is a classic Flotation Column Design with air spargers, froth launders and wash water header/tub. Column Flotation Cells make great “grade machines” but are know as weak on recovery. Low energy, low recoveries at each end of the size particle spectrum.
The Autonomous Haulage System used by Rio Tinto
Imagine if a 50-foot robot truck could take dangerous work away from human miners… That’s exactly what is happening in the mines operated by the major company Rio Tinto. In Australian pits, there’s a series of robotic trucks that load, haul and dump ore and waste rock at open pit mines, a job that used […]
Mercury from illegal gold poisons Peruvian children
The rivers in Peru’s southeastern Amazon area are being poisoned by toxic levels of mercury coming from illegal gold miners. And the worst is that, according to a new study made by the Carnegie Amazon Mercury Project, this leakage is posing serious health risks to the local children. The report says that native communities are registering levels of mercury […]
15 Awesome mining memes
Mining is definitely a serious business, but some of the people in the industry can still be funny. At Mining Examiner, we mind about the lighter side of the business, so here’s a list of the best mining-related memes. 1. Paradoxical activist Just to use in case of emergency… Is taking a picture of my […]
10 Awesome mining accidents survival stories
In 2010, Terence Foreback, the New Mexico state mine inspector, is quoted to have said that “while there are many inherent risks involved in mining, it is the control of those risks that determines safety”. However, when mining accidents occur, survivors live to tell their unforgettable stories… 1. Copiapó mining accident In 2010, 33 miners […]