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Pakistan: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

Pakistan is located in Southern Asia between Iran and Afghanistan on the west and India on the east. China is its neighbor to the north.

By G.P. Thomas 17 Sep 2012

Kenya: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

This article discusses the mining, mineral and fuel resources in Kenya.

17 Sep 2012

Mining Exploration in Canada

In this interview, Gary Thompson P.Geo., P.Geol. Chairman and CEO of Brixton Metals talks to AZoMining regarding greenfield gold and silver exploration in Canada.

From Brixton Metals Corporation 14 Sep 2012

Elemental Analysis of Rare Earth Elements

Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are commonly used in consumer electronics such as televisions, cameras, and mobile phones, as well as automobile catalytic converters and rechargeable batteries due to their unique optical and magnetic properties.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Handheld Elemental & Radiation Detection 14 Sep 2012

PGE Exploration and XRF Analysis

Mining and exploration activities for precious metals have risen due to both high prices and increased demand. Precious metals are a collection of valuable metals that includes gold, silver, and the platinum group elements (PGEs).

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Handheld Elemental & Radiation Detection 14 Sep 2012

Exploration Pathfinder XRF Analysis

Throughout history, gold (Au) has been a very valuable metal because of its monetary worth and unique physical and chemical properties; it is chemically stable (does not oxidize, unlike other metals) and has high electrical and thermal conductivity.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Handheld Elemental & Radiation Detection 14 Sep 2012

XRF Analysis of Ta-Nb (Coltan), Sn, and W

Tantalum (Ta), niobium (Nb), tungsten (W), and tin (Sn) are mainly used in high-end technology products.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Handheld Elemental & Radiation Detection 14 Sep 2012

Iceland: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

Iceland is an island country located in Northern Europe to the northwest of the United Kingdom. The total area of the country is 103,000 km², and it has a small population of 313,183 as of July 2012. The climatic conditions of the country are mostly temperate.

12 Sep 2012

Cameroon: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

Cameroon is located in Central Africa between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea. It covers an area of 475,440 km² and has a population of 20,129,878 according to 2012 estimates.

By G.P. Thomas 12 Sep 2012

Romania: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

Romania, with a total population of 21,848,504 as of July 2012, is located in Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Ukraine. The country mostly has a temperate climate and covers a total area of 238,391 km².

By G.P. Thomas 12 Sep 2012