Copper is one of the most important metals in the world, and it’s time it got its due.
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.
These 4 Popular Consumer Goods Require a Shocking Amount of Metal to Make
From hybrid cars to phones and camera lenses, the electronic elements of just about everything we use everyday require rare earth metals (REMs), a limited resource in the United States.
Why the Future of Mining Might Be In Outer Space
With commercial ventures like Virgin looking to the stars, the beginnings of a full-scale space tourism industry are emerging. Asteroid mining is being explored as a fuel source for our interstellar wanderlust, and it may become a reality in the not-too-distant future.
World’s Top 10 Up-and-Coming Gold Mines
Despite the frequent fluctuations in the gold market, gold prices have risen to historic heights. In turn, gold mining has become an even more profitable endeavor. So which mines should investors keep their eyes on?