A group of researchers from the University of Geneva in Switzerland have developed a technique that is capable of determining such important information regarding copper concentrations present with porphyries.
By Benedette Cuffari
11 Apr 2017
Dazzling, cutting-edge mining industry technology was recently on display at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference in Toronto.
By Brett Smith
10 Mar 2017
The boundary-rigidity conjecture is a mathematical problem in the branch of Riemannian geometry. Crudely speaking, this modern geometry describes curved spaces and its generalization was the basis of Einstein's general theory of relativity.
A mining operation is a combination of multiple activities. The automated control used in many drilling operations, allows an operator to configure and run the equipment remotely.
By Brett Smith
28 Oct 2016
It is thought that billions of tons of water and rare earth elements, like uranium and thorium exist on the moon, and private companies are aiming to obtain them. The European Space Agency even has plans to build a moon village.
By Kimberly Lawson
24 May 2016
German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen is noted for his accidental discovery of X-rays in 1895 during his analysis of cathode rays in high voltage, gaseous discharge tubes.
By Benedette Cuffari
4 May 2016
Zetium's SumXcore technology enhances iron ore analysis, reducing measurement times by 37% and increasing sample throughput.
The mining industry has evolved over the past quarter-century—from an occupation that was once laborious, unpredictable and dangerous, to one that's better regulated and much more profitable.
By Kris Walker
12 Nov 2015
Even with technological advances and engineering tools, diamond mining still entails both art and science. From the ground to that shiny bling on one's finger, it's a long journey. Let's take a peek at some of the ways rough diamonds are extracted from the ground.
By Kris Walker
2 Nov 2015
In this interview, Andrew Somers from SciAps Australia talks to AZoMining about the new Geochem Pro application for the Z range of handheld elemental analyzers, and the improvements that have been made to their technology over the last year.