G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Colt Resources Reports Analytical Results from Tabuaço Tungsten Project

Colt Resources has obtained final analytical results from four holes drilled during its current program carried out at the company’s Tabuaço tungsten project. This project is situated in the Armamar-Meda concession, North Portugal.

21 May 2012

What is ‘Fracking’?

'Fracking'is currently a hot topic in the media, but what does it mean? This article aims to explain the theory and applications of this modern mining technique.

19 May 2012

EurOmax Resources Commences Diamond Drilling Program at Ilovitza and KMC Projects

EurOmax Resources has begun the 2012 diamond drilling program at Ilovitza copper-gold porphyry project in Macedonia and the KMC copper-gold project in Serbia.

19 May 2012

Reliance Resources Announces Gold Assay Results from Tanoyan Project

Reliance Resources has reported results of two holes drilled into the Sondana Vein system, located at the Tanoyan Gold project in Indonesia. The company has recently begun drilling of the proposed 10,000 Phase II campaign.

18 May 2012

An Introduction To Surface Mining

Surface mining is predominantly used in obtaining sand, gravel, crushed stone, phosphates, coal, copper, iron, and aluminum.

18 May 2012

What Is Coal?

Coal has been a major source of energy in the world since its discovery in the early 18th century.

18 May 2012

Oxford Catalysts to Discuss About Distributed GTL Solution at 12th World XTL Summit

At the 12th World XTL Summit to be held in London, Oxford Catalysts Group’s Commercial Director, Jeff McDaniel will deliver a presentation titled ‘The Distributed GTL Solution,’ in which he will describe the benefits of modular gas-to-liquids (GTL) plants.

18 May 2012