“Green mining” is described as the implementation of technologies and mining processes that are aimed at reducing any possible environmental impacts that can occur following the extraction and processing of metals and minerals within a mine.
By Benedette Cuffari
23 Oct 2017
Chemical looping combustion (CLC) is a technological process that involves the use of a metal-oxide like copper, nickel or iron that supplies its own oxygen into the system rather than from the environment.
By Benedette Cuffari
20 Oct 2017
The regulations of ventilation systems within underground mines that are set by the United States Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration.
By Benedette Cuffari
17 Oct 2017
For over 5,000 years, physical gold has played a primary role in the international monetary system.
By Benedette Cuffari
17 Oct 2017
The high energy density of rechargeable lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries allow for enhanced storage capabilities and longer runtimes, making this technology one of the most popular options for portable electronic devices.
By Benedette Cuffari
17 Oct 2017
Throughout history, coal-mining explosions have accounted for the deaths of thousands of workers as a result of the combustion of either methane gas or coal dust within the mine.
By Benedette Cuffari
13 Oct 2017
The combustion of either methane, which is released during the extraction of coal from the walls of the mines, coal dusts or a combination of both, are the sources of coal mine explosions that have claimed the lives of thousands.
By Benedette Cuffari
13 Oct 2017
The main countries around the world that produce coal include China, the United States, India, Australia and Indonesia.
By Benedette Cuffari
13 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 asbestos, coal and silica puts them at a greater risk for developing several respiratory illnesses.
By Benedette Cuffari
12 Oct 2017
First discovered in 1924, Zebra rock is a marketing name for an Australian decorative stone that has an appearance of varying brown and white bands.
By Benedette Cuffari
8 Sep 2017