James Bay: An Up-and-Coming Lithium Camp
Demand for lithium (Li) has never been higher and is almost certain to continue rising. This demand has led to …
Important Mining Districts
Important and emerging mining districts that host multiple projects or deposits within a geologically similar setting.
Red Lake: The Times They Are A-Changin’
Canada is the fifth largest gold (Au) producer in the world, and the Red Lake camp has been a cornerstone …
Sudbury: Ancient Apocalypse to Modern Resource
Even among world-class deposits and districts, the Sudbury Basin stands out. Its’ uniqueness may be a good thing, because this …
Gold Deposits of New Zealand
Gold was one of New Zealand’s first industries. What is less known, and somewhat at odds with the country’s “clean …
The Morenci Copper Mine: 148 Years and Counting
The Morenci Copper Mine: 148 Years and Counting Most mines are lucky to last more than a decade or two. …
Cigar Lake Mine: the World’s Largest Uranium Producer
Overview This synopsis highlights Cigar Lake, one of the world’s top uranium mines (Figure 1). With grades 100 times higher …
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Geology of the PGE Deposits in the Bushveld Complex, South Africa
Overview The Bushveld Complex (BC), located in northern South Africa, is a Paleoproterozoic Large Igneous Province ~2 Ga in age. …
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Emerald Heart of Africa: The Kagem Mine, Kafubu Mining Area, Zambia
The Kafubu Mining Area is one of the largest suppliers of gem-quality emeralds in the world, second to Colombia. Located …
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Metal Mining in Peru – The Emergence of a Global Giant?
In recent times, Peru has emerged as one of the key producers of metal ores in the global mining space. …
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Great Deposits: The Atolia District Tungsten Mines, California
The Atolia (or Atolia-Rand) tungsten area, also known as Atolia mining district, is located in the Mojave Desert in western …
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