What does the future hold for the mining industry? These four predictions offer radical, but plausible visions of what’s to come for mining companies big and small.
Why Nova Scotia Could Be the Mining Industry’s New Frontier
While the area doesn’t currently seem to be generating much interest among executives, the Canadian province has taken several recent steps that could soon establish it as a mining powerhouse.
Copper Output in South America Set for Major Growth
A copper boom in South America has stimulated investment in the region’s mining infrastructure, including rail projects to help transport raw material. How can mining companies on the continent prepare for continued spikes in demand?
Messy Gravel Runway in Manitoba Airport Mucks Up Flight Schedule
Excessive rain in a small Manitoba town made the local airport’s gravel runway nearly unusable. Effective dust control can protect unpaved runways like this one from even the harshest conditions.
Black Diamond Coal Mine to Reopen by Year’s End
The reopening of the Black Diamond mine could signal a rebirth for Coal in the Pacific Northwest, as miners return to Washington State for the first time since 2006.