What is raman spectroscopy and how can it be used as an analytical tool for effective mineral identification and examination of mineral samples?
By Liam Critchley
10 Jul 2019
Quartz is a silicate mineral—composed of silicon and oxygen—that is in abundance within the Earth’s crust. What are the characteristics and properties of quartz?
By Liam Critchley
10 Jul 2019
Trace metals are found naturally in the environment and living things in minimal amounts, and are the metal subset of trace elements.
By Louise Saul
3 Jul 2019
This article looks at how sensors are used in the mining industry to prevent accidents.
By Liam Critchley
3 Jul 2019
Cuba is Caribbean island country located between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a water-intensive industry, and also produces immense volumes of wastewater.
By Dr. Liji Thomas
31 May 2019
Geological maps define the Earth’s surface and the underlying geological structure; they show the dispersal of various types of bedrock in an area and can reveal clues about its geological past.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
31 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.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
24 May 2019
Mechanisms by which friction occurs vary depending on the material, abrasion, type of loading and external environment, so the mining industry faces challenges in the maintenance.
By Benedette Cuffari
6 May 2019
Continuous climatic monitoring systems are a useful tool in monitoring the thermal environment of mines in real time by providing users with important information on the local thermal environment.
By Benedette Cuffari
6 May 2019