The Balabag Gold-Silver Project, Southern Philippines
Although it doesn’t get a lot of attention as a resource-rich nation, the geologic and tectonic setting of the Philippines …
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Ore Deposits and Mines
Review and overviews of ore deposits that are actively being mined or have been mined in the past.
OceanaGold’s Project Martha
Introduction The Coromandel area in New Zealand’s central north peninsula has a rich history of 200 years of gold prospecting …
Tellurium recovery from copper smelting at Rio Tinto’s Bingham Canyon (Kennecott) Mine
Tellurium, an essential component in photovoltaic solar cells, is about to be extracted as a byproduct of copper smelting at …
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Wharf Gold Mine, South Dakota
Outline South Dakota is historically known for its gold production. The metal was first discovered near the city of Lead …
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. …
The Dugald River Zinc Mine: Ready to Supply the World’s Return to Normal
Introduction MMG’s Dugald River project might become more profitable with the expected increase in base metal prices as pandemic restrictions …
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Canadian Greenstone Belts
Greenstone belts represent some of the oldest records of the Earth’s history and host significant mineral deposits. Thus, they are …
Royal Nickel Corporation Rebrands To Karora Resources Inc.
Introduction While many resource companies found their work stalling in 2020 due to the pandemic, others have managed to explore …
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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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Tanzanite: A Rare Blue Beauty
Tanzanite is one of the most desirable gemstones today. Even though tanzanite is a newly-discovered mineral, it rivals the big four …
