Minerals, Mining and the Green Revolution
While we still remain reliant on fossil fuels, there is tremendous momentum towards renewable energy in many countries. Increasingly, our …
Articles specific to mining techniques, planning, management and specific case studies.
While we still remain reliant on fossil fuels, there is tremendous momentum towards renewable energy in many countries. Increasingly, our …
What is Block Caving? Block (gravity) caving is a bulk underground mining method, which allows large low-grade deposits to be …
At first glance it sounds ridiculous. Why would anyone consider mining in space when even the largest Earth-based mining operations …
Community engagement is no longer optional for junior explorers. Earning your social license to operate is as important as any …
Having a basic understanding of the orebody modeling and the mine optimization methods used can help investors determine how much …
A Brief Look at Geological and Technical Risk Analysis in Mine Planning Read More »
While the basic concept of mining may be familiar to most people, the total process from exploration target to profitable …
Starting A Mine: Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies Read More »
Undergrounds mining is still, even after hundreds of years of safety improvements, a dangerous and expensive business. It’s wise for …
The role that volcanoes have in creating land is obvious to anyone who has seen the spectacular eruptions in Iceland …
Mining Active Volcanoes (Surprisingly, we can and do!) Read More »
Although 70% of the world is covered with water, with the exception of oil and gas, under sea mineral exploration …
A sizeable amount of time and money go into a property from the exploration process to the ideal outcome of …