Ecuador is a country in western South America which borders the Pacific Ocean at the Equator. It has an area of 283,561km2 and its total population is 16,498,502 according to 2018 estimates.
Bolivia is located in Central South America to the southwest of Brazil. It is the 28th largest country in the world with an area of 1,098,581 km2. As per 2018 estimates, it has a total population of 11,306,341.
By Will Soutter
7 Aug 2012
The mining industry has long been considered one of the world’s most polluting sectors. But, as the emphasis on environmental awareness increases across the globe, all the world’s industries are being pressured to become more environmentally sustainable. This has led to several major advancements in
By Sarah Moore
25 Feb 2020
Over the past decade, the face of mining has transformed drastically, moving from relying on outdated methodologies to implementing new technology to help streamline operations, making them more profitable as well as more environmentally friendly.
By Sarah Moore
24 Feb 2020
In the mining industry, the reliability of mining equipment and the safety of personnel working with it is of paramount importance. Equipment can be placed under enormous strain due to the harsh working environments present in mines and quarries, such as highly variable rock types, which can lead to
By Reginald Davey
24 Feb 2020
The automotive industry and mining are intrinsically linked, even though it may not seem to be the case. The mining industry heavily relies on fossil fuels for its day-to-day operations but could take advantage of the latest automotive advances to reduce its carbon footprint.
With growing concerns o
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
24 Feb 2020
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a rapid, minimally destructive chemical analysis technique that takes operational principles from atomic emission spectroscopy (AES). LIBS is a technique that can be used on a range of material forms and has been used throughout the industrial and food
By Liam Critchley
24 Feb 2020
The modern mining industry is heavily reliant on information technology, particularly spatial data.
By Brett Smith
28 Jan 2020
Since their discovery in 1991, carbon nanotubes have been developed for use in several applications.
By Sarah Moore
28 Jan 2020
As of 2017, approximately 15% of all steel used globally can be found in tools and machinery.
By Benedette Cuffari
28 Jan 2020