Revisions Log

A log of revisions to articles and news stories.

Dec 24 2024 - Meta description changed from "Mining is a key global economic activity that has a millennia-old history and has evolved from simple surface resource exploitation in ancient times to the complex and vast quarrying and deep underground operations of today. This article will provide an overview of some of the main types of mining and how they differ from each other." to "An overview of mining types, detailing surface, underground, in-situ, and placer methods, and their roles in resource extraction and sustainability challenges."

The Main Types of Mining and their Differences

Dec 24 2024 - This article was rewritten to ensure the most up-to-date information and a more thorough look at the subject was provided. References and images were consequently changed and updated.

The Main Types of Mining and their Differences

Dec 17 2024 - Title changed from "A Guide to Urban Mining" to "What is Urban Mining?"

What is Urban Mining?

Dec 17 2024 - This article was fully rewritten to ensure the most up-to-date information and a more thorough look at the subject was provided. References and images were consequently changed and updated.

What is Urban Mining?

Dec 17 2024 - Meta description changed from: ‘Urban mining’ is the process of mining landfills and then recycling all of the precious metals thrown away in urban environments." to "Urban mining offers a solution to resource scarcity by reclaiming materials from discarded items, fostering a circular economy and reducing environmental harm."

What is Urban Mining?

Dec 10 2024 - This article was rewritten to ensure the most up-to-date information and a more thorough look at the subject was provided. References and images were consequently changed and updated.

Austria: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

Nov 8 2024 - Meta description changed from "Metallurgy may be described as the process of working metal into tools and artifacts. Metals are less commonly found in their pure form;in most of the cases they are found as their ores. Copper and iron were the first used metals by early man." to "Understanding metallurgy involves exploring ore extraction, metal refining, and the principles of alloy creation, which are essential for modern industrial applications."

An Introduction to Metallurgy: Mining Fundamentals

Nov 8 2024 - This article was fully rewritten to ensure the most up-to-date information and a more thorough look at the subject was provided. References and images were consequently changed and updated.

An Introduction to Metallurgy: Mining Fundamentals

Oct 31 2024 - This article was fully rewritten to ensure the most up-to-date information and a more thorough look at the subject was provided. Images and references were consequently changed and updated.

Australia: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

Terms

While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses. Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for medical information you must always consult a medical professional before acting on any information provided.

Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their privacy principles.

Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential information.

Read the full Terms & Conditions.

Provide Feedback