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What are Semiconductor Gemstones and Minerals?

Article - 24 May 2019

A semiconductor material is a nominally small band gap insulator that can be doped with impurities that change the electronic properties of the material in a controllable way.

Recent Developments in Rare Earth Metal Mining

Article - 18 Apr 2023

This article discusses rare earth metals, the limitations of mining them, and recent developments in the rare earth metal mining industry.

What Sensors are Used in the Mining Industry?

Article - 30 Nov 2022

This article discusses different sensor systems and their role in mining applications.

Opportunities and Challenges of Lithium Mining

Article - 31 Oct 2022

Lithium has become a significantly important mineral for the world economy in the last few decades due to its application in lithium-ion batteries. However, lithium mining poses significant...

Phasing Out Fossil Fuels in Iron Ore Mining: Is it Possible?

Article - 28 Sep 2022

Fortescue, an Australian mining company, has announced plans to invest US $6.2 billion during the rest of this decade to remove fossil fuel power sources entirely from its iron ore mining operations.

Methods to Predict Mining Conditions in Geotechnically Complex Sites

Article - 24 Aug 2022

Predicting mining conditions is a significant part of opening most new mine operations. In geotechnically complex sites, underground, and in remote locations, predicting mining conditions is...

3D Laser Mapping in the Mining Industry

Article - 28 Apr 2022

Several advances in recent years have made mines safer, more efficient, and sustainable. The economic viability of exploiting ever-depleting resources has also improved. 3D laser mapping has emerged...

Visualizing the Formation of Uranium and Gold Ore Related to Fossil Hydrocarbons in the Witwatersrand Basin

Article - 30 Aug 2018

This article takes a look at the process of gold and uranium ore formation.

Hungary: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

Article - 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....

Golden Opportunities in Liberia: An Interview with Geoff Eyre

Article - 5 Nov 2012

In this interview, Geoff Eyre, CEO of Amlib Group, talks about their gold exploration projects in Liberia, and their contributions to the local community through their CSR programs.