Mining News

Around the world, countries of all shapes and sizes depend on the vast wealth of resources waiting just underneath the surface of the planet. For centuries, mankind has used mining techniques as the basis for ushering entire civilizations into grand new eras. Mining has become an integral part of the economy for almost every developing […]

In late 2015, the world paused in awe over the discovery of a 1,111-carat diamond that was unearthed in Botswana’s Karowe mine. It was the largest discovery of such a diamond in more than a century. The potential value for such a find? Potentially millions of dollars – for a rock. Of course, diamonds aren’t just […]

On December 6th, people across the country will have the opportunity to stop and say a little thank you to the men and women who work in our nation’s mining industry. National Miner’s Day commemorates the proud history of an industry that forms the strongest part of America’s backbone. If you’re one of the millions […]

Copper hit a depression in 2016—but strangely, it appears to be a strong metal for the long haul. And, one could say, copper mining trends are worth their weight in gold: the red metal’s sales output has long been seen as a thermometer for the projection of the world economy. Ahead, Goldman Sachs predicts that […]

At the close of 2015, the leading global mining group Rio Tinto and a group of partnering investors celebrated Christmas with a beefy stocking stuffer: A $4.4 billion tranche agreement towards new development of the copper-gold Oyu Tolgoi mine in the South Gobi region of Mongolia. Currently, an open-pit mine, the construction of Oyu Tolgoi began […]

Copper certainly hasn’t dried up in Chile, which is known as one of the top exporters of the red metal. In fact, the country is home to nearly one-third of the world’s copper. According to Trading Economics, copper comprises about 47 percent of the country’s total exports—Chile’s economy certainly depends on the metal’s extraction and […]

Burrowed inside layers of soil, sand and rock, natural materials are extracted during mining: minerals, ores and precious metals. Innovative mining equipment, such as the energy-efficient vibratory process machines created by General Kinematics, modernizes the mining industry. Those machines help to extract deposits and remove desired materials from waste more efficiently and with less cost. […]

As you know, mining is the extraction of minerals and from the Earth. But what you may not realize is that while mining is considered more of a traditional profession, it still plays a huge role in the economy of the countries and regions that it is performed in.   One great example is Australia, […]

The World Stage Copper is mined around the globe with millions of tonnes being produced annually. Utilizing technology that can increase overall recovery rates and lessen the environmental impact has significant value.   Acid Rock Drainage is a reality for many mines producing copper. According to Miningfacts.org, sulphidic tailings are the discharge from the copper […]

Over the course of centuries and decades, advancements have been made in mining processes and equipment, such as the machinery developments created at General Kinematics.   These advancements, coupled with the progress made in mining technology, have provided for a great deal of growth in the industry of gold mining. Historical documents reveal that gold […]