Hecla Mining Company, a leading producer of silver and gold, recently reported that its silver reserves have reached the second-highest level in the company’s 130-year history. The company noted that silver production from its mines increased significantly in 2019, with total proven and probable silver reserves reaching over 9 million ounces. In addition to the…
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has the potential to revolutionize the way Americans get around, leading to lower emissions and more efficient transportation options. However, the process of transitioning to EVs is not without its challenges. Mining is one of the most significant obstacles in the road to America’s EV future. Mining is necessary…
Great Panther Mining Limited, a Canadian-based gold and silver mining company, has recently been recognized by the Women in Mining (WIM) Canada organization for its commitment to gender diversity in executive roles. The company received the organization’s 2020 Top Company Award, which is presented annually to a company that has demonstrated a commitment to gender…
Gold miners reported their first quarter financial results and earnings, and the news was largely positive. The industry saw a jump in gold prices, which boosted the earnings of many companies. Gold miners in the first quarter reported higher revenues, higher profits, and higher production compared to the same period last year. The gold prices…
Orla Mining Ltd. has announced its plans to expand its operations into Nevada, USA. The Vancouver-based gold exploration and development company will acquire a portfolio of mineral properties in the state, including the Copper King Project in Elko County. The Copper King Project is located in the prolific Carlin Trend gold district and consists of…
An active volcano in east java is the well known site for sulphur mining , in local language its known as gunung merapi meaning “mount fire” . the site is the smoky atmosphere that billows around the mine where the sulphur is mined 220 yards deep , the mined sulphur is used in gun powder…
Many mining companies are following the following steps to extract gold from the earth surface. As technology improves more and more mining techniques are being discovered to make the work simple. Literature Survey: In India lot of government agencies are taking out verification surveys on gold mining. Among those agencies there are two main agencies….
The process of mining the earth and finding the metals, minerals, etc and again making the earth to return back to its original state consists of different steps. Generally, mining techniques can be broadly classified into two types, they are Surface Mining and Underground Mining. In pre-historic period, when the people had found metals like…
The metal ore mining industry segment covers the extraction of metal ores, primarily gold, silver, iron, copper, lead, and zinc. These naturally occurring minerals have a variety of industrial purposes: gold and silver are primarily used in jewelry and high-end electronics, iron is used to produce steel, copper is the main component of electrical wiring,…
The oil and gas extraction segment produces the petroleum and natural gas that heat homes, fuel cars, and power factories. Petroleum products are also the raw materials for plastics, chemicals, medicines, fertilizers, and synthetic fibers. Petroleum, commonly called crude oil or just oil, is a liquid formed under ground from the decay of plants and…