Space is offering us a solution to our increased demand for depleting resources, a resolution to result in life being sustained on our planet for centuries to come.
By Sarah Moore
26 Aug 2019
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a significant source of water pollution in areas surrounding current and historic metal and coal mine sites.
By Sul Mulroy
26 Aug 2019
As we enhance our focus on renewables in order to reduce our emissions and create a sustainable global society, we are seeing huge advancements in the technology that supports it.
By Sarah Moore
26 Aug 2019
Planes are already proving useful in modern mining practices. Aircraft is being utilized for surveying, observation and transportation.
By Sarah Moore
26 Aug 2019
In July 2019, the Australian government announced approval for the construction of the nation’s first compressed air energy storage (CAES) facility.
By Brett Smith
26 Aug 2019
In this article, we explore the ways in which water contaminated by mining can be purified and altered in order to make it drinkable.
By Sul Mulroy
23 Aug 2019
The use of automated precision-engineered technology in mining, from hardware such as drilling-rigs and ventilation systems.
By Sul Mulroy
23 Aug 2019
The optical microscope is a fundamental analytical tool used by geologists to identify minerals in a rock sample.
Scanning electron microscopy is a powerful tool for characterizing metal ores, providing vital information on elemental contents and better resolution.
Air pollution is a major problem in mining operations and has a large affect on air quality as well as human and environmental health. This article discusses the important of characterizing mine dust through electron microscopy in order to monitor these problems.
By Sara Ryding
19 Jul 2019