The Brazilian mining industry isn’t responding positively to President Temer’s executive reforms, which include significant hikes in royalties and shifts to the nation’s legal framework surrounding mining.
In-Pit Conveyor Systems Bring Huge Cost Savings to Mining Operations
Conveyor technology promises big savings for mines that would otherwise rely on haul trucks to transport materials — but some are reluctant to adopt it.
Gold Hits Six-Week High, Spelling Good Times for Precious Metals Sector
The value of gold is suddenly rising. What does this mean for the precious metal mining industry, and will this trend last?
From Deep Underground to the Can in Your Hand: How Aluminum Is Mined and Smelted
Aluminum may be common, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get — the metal requires extensive processing before it can be used for industrial purposes.