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.
By G.P. Thomas
26 Feb 2013
Oligoclase, a rock-forming mineral is a member of the plagioclase feldspars. It has intermediate characteristics between an albite and anorthite. The mineral was named by August Breithaupt in 1826 after the Greek words ‘oligos’ and ‘clasein’ which mean little and to break, respectively.
By G.P. Thomas
14 Jan 2013
At a copper refinery located in Piedras Verdes, Mexico, Strongwell’s fiberglass operating platforms and walkways totaling over 10,000 square feet were installed to withstand corrosion. The refinery employs solvent extraction electrowinning (SXEW) process for copper extraction from the ore.
Babingtonite was named after the Irish mineralogist and physician, Dr. William Babington. It is a member of the Babingtonite group of minerals. The other members are scandiobabingtonite and manganbabingtonite.
By G.P. Thomas
20 Dec 2012
Akaganeite 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.
By G.P. Thomas
20 Dec 2012
Slovakia is located in the south of Poland in Central Europe.
By G.P. Thomas
20 Nov 2012
The mining sector of Hungary is small scale and does not play a significant role in the country’s economy. Currently, the labor market is seeing a transition towards a focus on high skill employment. This shift coincides with a change in the greater economy of Hungary; from mining and heavy industry
By G.P. Thomas
20 Nov 2012
Fiji is a country comprising a group of islands that are located in the South Pacific Ocean. The total area of the country is 18,274 km2, and it has a population of 890,057 as of July 2012. The country enjoys tropical marine climate.
By G.P. Thomas
16 Nov 2012
Albania is situated in southeastern Europe, occupying the western region of the Balkan Peninsula. It covers a total land area of 28,748 square kilometers, with Tirana serving as its capital. The country is renowned for its abundant mineral resources, many of which have been identified and exploited since ancient times and continue to be a valuable asset for the nation.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
16 Nov 2012
Belarus is located east of Poland and has a total area of 207,600 km2. The population of this nation as of July 2012 is 9,643,566. The country’s climate varies between continental and maritime.
By G.P. Thomas
15 Nov 2012