From California to Kazakhstan, take a look at some of the dustiest places on the planet.
Copper: Where It Comes From and Why We Need It
Copper is one of the most important metals in the world, and it’s time it got its due.
Spontaneous Combustion: A History of Coal Pile Maintenance
Coal’s propensity to burn is what makes it such a great source of fuel. Unfortunately, it’s also what makes storing and transporting the resource such a challenge.
Better Solutions for Unpaved Roads
For one small town in Colorado, dust generated by dirt roads is a huge problem — one that becomes even more serious after promises for a solution have gone unfulfilled for a decade.
How Mining Started and Where It Is Today
Mining is an integral part of our economy, as well as one of the oldest industrial pursuits in human history. From ancient times to today, civilization owes much of both its luxuries and its essentials to mining.