How to Distinguish Mining from Extracting
Excavating is a significant industry we have come to know today. It affects not only the changes in the environment but also affects the lives of billions of people from all over the globe! Because the ground contains several important and expensive minerals, their extraction involves significant labour and time. With that said, the collection […]
More Ways to Make Mines More Environmentally Friendly
As you likely know by now, mining doesn’t necessarily have to be harmful to the environment. In fact, there are many ways to make more environmentally friendly mineral extractions. In this article, we’re sharing more ways to achieve just that: 1. Building from Reusable Waste Many mines already have a large number of reclaimed building […]
Only on the Surface: All of the Basics of In-Situ Mining
Mining without having to move a single rock from the surface is called in-situ mining. In-situ mining employs the use of good technology to dissolve the ore that is underground and pump the dissolved material to the surface where the minerals can be separated and processed. The most common process used in in-situ mining is […]
4 Ways to Make Mining More Environmentally Friendly
Mining often has a bad reputation for destroying the environment. But the truth is mining isn’t necessarily bad. In fact, mining produces many of the raw materials needed for various industries. However, mining has the potential to become destructive when not done right. So, how do we make mining more environmentally friendly, then? 1. Improve […]
Everything That You Need to Know About the ISR Method
There are rich deposits of various minerals in the earth, but it may be too costly to mine these deposits due to the large number of resources needed to reach and extract them. However, In-Situ Recovery (ISR) allows for selective mining, using less surface area to minimize the disturbance of any given environment. ISR is […]
4 Key Issues That Stand in the Way of Sustainable Mining
Mining will always have an influence on the ecosystem, but the question is how much. The responsible management of natural resources and ecosystems such as soils, plants, animals, water, air, and the services they give is important to any society’s efforts to become more sustainable. The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining (IGF) has identified four concerns […]
Strategic Mine Planning: What Is It & Why Is It Important
For most businesses, the past couple of years has been challenging. Even the mining industry faced its share of difficulties—from outbreaks and government-mandated shutdowns to global supply chain problems and suspension of air, land, and sea transportation. Mining remains an essential industry, providing tons of jobs to locals. Because of this, companies must apply strategic […]
A Closer Look at Sustainable Gold and the Ethics behind It
Nowadays, the world has become more conscious of our effects on the environment and the living beings that depend on it. Because of this, there has been a strong call for environmentally ethical practices across multiple industries. “Sustainable gold” has been used a lot in the last few months in relation to this. What does […]
Facts on In-Place Mining: A Shift in Metal Extraction
Mining is both environmentally disruptive and expensive. This is why cut-off grades are set so that the industry is forced to search for economies of scale. This is due to the fact that more than 80 percent of a mine’s production costs come from moving and processing the valuable metal. According to the Mining Association […]
The Future of Mining: Five Trends to Watch Out For
The mining industry has a long and intricate history but has developed significantly over the past few decades. The sector is a significant contributor to the global economy and is responsible for producing ores and minerals, such as diamond and gold, and products, such as coal and iron ore. Of course, despite all that, the […]
