Features

Cassiterite - Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Cassiterite, a black mineral is a member of rutile group and an important ore of tin. It was named after the Greek word 'kassiteros' which means tin.

Wollastonite – Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Wollastonite is named after the English chemist and mineralogist, William Hyde Wollaston. Wollastonite is a very important mineral that is globally used in various industries.

New Electric Scooptram EST1030 Launched By Atlas Copco

With the new carbon emission free LHD loader, Atlas Copco lives up to its brand promise “Sustainable Productivity”.The Scooptram EST1030 is an attractive alternative to diesel equipment in underground mining.

Oligoclase - Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Oligoclase, a rock-forming mineral, is a member of the plagioclase feldspars. It has intermediate characteristics between albite and anorthite.

Akaganeite - Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Akaganéite is a chlorine mineral/iron (III) oxide-hydroxide that is formed by the weathering pyrrhotite. Akaganeite is named after the Akagane mine in Iwate, Japan, where it was first discovered.

Interviews

Mine Automation: An Interview with Taina Heimonen

Taina Heimonen, Business Development Manager at Sandvik Mining talks to AZoMining about Automated Mining Technology.

Sustainable Mining In West Africa- An interview with Kate Blancato

Kate Blancato, CFO of Extracor Canada Mining, talks to AZoMining about environmentally friendly mining and the potential of mining in West Africa.

Golden Opportunities in Liberia: An Interview with Geoff Eyre

In this Insights from Industry interview, Geoff Eyre, CEO of Amlib Group, talks about their gold exploration projects in Liberia, and their contributions to the local community through their CSR programs.

West African Mining Investment: Do The Rewards Outweigh The Risks?

In this ‘insights from industry’ interview, Melvin Glapion, Managing Director of Kroll Advisory Solutions, talks to AZoMining about the emergence of West Africa as a mining hotbed and the benefits and drawbacks of this.

Gold In Nevada : An Interview With Ken Cunningham

Ken Cunningham, CEO of Miranda Gold Corp talks to Gary Thomas about gold exploration opportunities in Nevada, Columbia and Alaska in a new ‘insights from industry’ interview.

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