There are four main methods of mining: underground, surface, placer and in-situ. The type of mining method used depends on the kind of resource that is being targeted for extraction, the deposit's ...

By Eleni MatheouNowadays, there is a growing global demand for rare earth elements and critical minerals such as nickel, manganese and lithium due to their importance in the production of components ...

A new report on the impact of lithium mining in South America’s lithium triangle finds the rush to extract lithium in Chile’s Salar de Atacama has had a severe impact on the area’s water supplies.

There is an aspect of coal mining that gets relatively little attention, even though it is growing in popularity, It is with this method that I will conclude this series on mining, and its precursor ...

“But you don’t actually own any of the Bitcoin or the miners, you just have a share of that business. And the business itself is getting the tax benefits of depreciating the equipment.” Cloud mining ...

Underground mining has become more scientific, controlled and automated, requiring fewer people underground, improving safety and efficiency. Source: © International ...

Mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals, metals and other resources from the earth. This may entail extracting minerals from underground deposits or from the earth’s surface. The ...