The Roadmap To Opening A Mine
Last year on Geology for Investors, we highlighted several interesting mining projects: An ethical cobalt project in the U.S. The […]
The Roadmap To Opening A Mine Read More »
Knowledge Base
Our knowledge base of articles on exploration geology and geological methods is written with the non-professional in mind. Learn the basics of geological exploration, drilling, key commodities and mining. Read about mineral deposit types and important discoveries.
Gensource Sustainable Potash Mining Innovation
Introduction The mining industry is undergoing a revolution. Due to increasing pressure from investors, regulators and communities the industry is
Gensource Sustainable Potash Mining Innovation Read More »
Vanadium
Well-known for its use as a steel alloy, vanadium has grown in popularity as a battery metal in recent years.
Geology Fundamentals: Metamorphic Rocks
There are three types of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. This article is the second in our series on the
Geology Fundamentals: Metamorphic Rocks Read More »
Cigar Lake Mine: the World’s Largest Uranium Producer
Overview This synopsis highlights Cigar Lake, one of the world’s top uranium mines (Figure 1). With grades 100 times higher
Cigar Lake Mine: the World’s Largest Uranium Producer Read More »
Mineral Processing Part 2
Introduction The area has been explored, the deposit has been modeled, and the ore has been extracted: now what? It’s
Mineral Processing Part 2 Read More »
Mineral Processing Part 1
Introduction The area has been explored, the deposit has been modeled, and the ore has been extracted: now what? It’s
Mineral Processing Part 1 Read More »
Tanzanite: A Rare Blue Beauty
Tanzanite is one of the most desirable gemstones today. Even though tanzanite is a newly-discovered mineral, it rivals the big four
Tanzanite: A Rare Blue Beauty Read More »
Helium Mining – Now Is The Time
Introduction Although helium is quite abundant in the universe, it is rather scarce here on Earth. It is so light
Helium Mining – Now Is The Time Read More »
Bathurst Mining Camp: One of the World’s Great Base Metal Districts
The Bathurst Mining Camp (BMC) is one of the world’s oldest base metal mining districts and one of Canada’s largest
Bathurst Mining Camp: One of the World’s Great Base Metal Districts Read More »
