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  • Evolution of Handheld XRF Analysis in Mining
    Article - 11 Apr 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.
  • Natrosilite - Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution
    Article - 17 Jan 2013
    Natrosilite is a monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing sodium, silicon and oxygen. It was first discovered in Mt. Karnasurt, Lovozero massif and also in Khibiny massif, Kola Peninsula, Russia. It...
  • Mafic - Mining Fundamentals
    Article - 18 Mar 2014
    Mafic is a silicate mineral or rock that is rich in magnesium and ferric oxides.
  • How Are Semiconductors Used in Mining?
    Article - 12 Apr 2019
    As well as being used to develop sustainable mining and underground exploration, semiconductors have become a central focus in research into worker safety.
  • The Modernization of Gold Mining
    Article - 6 Nov 2017
    Over the last year, a joint effort between Barrick Gold Corporation, a Nevada-based gold mining company, and Cisco Systems have incorporated various technologically advanced aspects within the Cortez...
  • Respiratory Diseases in the Mining Industry
    Article - 12 Oct 2017
    Maintaining a safe environment for workers in the mining industry is a critical task. Their continuous exposure to the smoke and fumes derived from the mining of potentially harmful elements such as...
  • What is Igneous Rock?
    Article - 7 Mar 2014
    Igneous rocks, also called fire rocks, are formed either underground (intrusive) or above the ground (extrusive). The name igneous is derived from the Latin word ignis meaning fire. Igneous rocks that...
  • Using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) for Ore Analysis in Mining
    Article - 4 Jan 2024
    X-Ray fluorescence (XRF) offers rapid, on-site ore analysis in mining, which is crucial for detecting trace elements and informing excavation feasibility.
  • Steels Used in Drill Rigs
    Article - 24 Feb 2020
    Drill rigs are structures that are used to drill wells for water, oil, and natural gas extraction.
  • The Alloys Used in Mining Equipment
    Article - 14 Nov 2019
    The principle alloys used in mining equipment are made of different elements; most notably steel, nickel-chromium, iron, and molybdenum.

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