Mining

What is Block Caving? Block (gravity) caving is a bulk underground mining method, which allows large low-grade deposits to be mined underground. This method involves undermining the orebody to make ...

In our first two articles we discussed the history and geology of the Grasberg Mine and it is now time to come back to what makes Grasberg so important: The Mine. The massive size ...

At first glance it sounds ridiculous. Why would anyone consider mining in space when even the largest Earth-based mining operations seem to have trouble managing costs? After all, mid-grade and marginal ...

Community engagement is no longer optional for junior explorers. Earning your social licence to operate is as important as any geophysical survey, geochemical sampling program or drill campaign to advance a ...

Having a basic understanding of the orebody modeling and the mine optimization methods used can help investors determine how much effort a company places into the quantification of risk to ...

While the basic concept of mining may be familiar to most people, the total process from exploration target to profitable mine is complex and involved. There are a wide range ...

Undergrounds mining is still, even after hundreds of years of safety improvements, a dangerous and expensive business. It’s wise for an investor to understand both the basic workings for an ...

The role that volcanoes have in creating land is obvious to anyone who has seen the spectacular eruptions in Iceland or Hawaii. In 1943, Paricutin was a patch of barren ...

Although 70% of the world is covered with water, with the exception of oil and gas, under sea mineral exploration is still uncommon. However, as land-based resources become depleted and ...

A key concept for potential investors to understand is the life cycle of a mineral deposit and it’s potential relationship to stock price. Knowing the potential risk and the project ...