4 Mining Trends That Bring Hope to the Industry in 2022
As we reach the midway point of 2022, many might be wondering what apparent trends have been showing in the mining sector. And luckily, emerging trends indicate there will be hope for the industry in the upcoming years. These trends are here to remain and will help miners have a brighter future. This year, we […]
How Is Uranium Mined?: 3 Ways for Extraction
Uranium is a natural radioactive element that has been used for its chemical properties for over a thousand years. It is now primarily used as fuel for nuclear reactors that generate electricity. Uranium can be extracted through conventional rock (ore) mining or by using powerful chemicals to dissolve uranium from the rock underground and pumping […]
What You Should Know About The Canadian Gold-Mining Industry
Gold is considered by many, if not everyone, to be an incredibly precious metal. Its value is incredibly stable and high, and it has been a vital metal in various applications today, from jewelry down to your devices such as phones. Regardless, did you know that Canada is ninth in the world in terms of […]
What You Need to Know about the Canadian Gold Industry
Canada has the world’s 9th largest gold reserves, and they are currently the world’s 5th largest producer. Not many people think or associate Canada with gold, but to give you an idea of how big of a deal gold in Canada is, keep reading below. Where Can You Find Gold in Canada? The province of […]
Luxurious Facts about Gold You May Want to Know About
Gold, with the symbol Au and the Latin name aurum, has been prized in jewelry and treasured objects for thousands of years. It is a metal of color and shine. In fact, all the gold that has ever been refined could melt down into a cube 70 feet on each side. If you are a […]
Top 5 Ways Precious Gold is Being Used Around the World
None of the minerals collected from the Earth are more valuable than gold. Its use stems from a variety of unique features. Gold conducts electricity, does not tarnish, is extremely easy to work, can be pulled into wire, hammered into thin sheets, alloys with many other metals, can be melted and cast into highly intricate […]
Efficient Ways to Make the Mining Industry More Sustainable
Mining still uses a lot of water, land, energy and sometimes endangers the environment. This harm lasts after mining is done. Now, as governments and mining companies look for ways to reduce carbon output and environmental impact, experts and individuals in mining are pushing to reduce the footprint it leaves. If you are part of […]
Women in Mining: Why Inclusivity and Equality Are Important
For centuries, women have been fighting for equality. And although things have definitely improved since then, there is still a lot of work to be done. For example, women are still outnumbered in industries that have long been dominated by men. And we are still fighting stereotypes about what is deemed an “appropriate” industry for […]
Why Do We Need More Women in the Mining Industry?
Diversity in the workplace has become a common topic in recent times. More and more companies now strive to become more inclusive, modifying their ratio of male to female workers. The rate at which industries implement these changes varies, with some progressing faster than others. Today, this article will discuss the importance of women’s presence […]
Starting the Conversation About Gender Diversity in Mining
Gender diversity is championed in many industries, but others are more of a work in progress. In particular, the mining industry has a bit of a long way to go when it comes to gender diversity. They typically have a reputation for being соmparse and unwelcoming when it comes to women in senior positions. However, […]