Mining

The Los Bronces mine, set high in the Andes just to the northeast of Santiago, is one of Chile’s most important copper operations. Its long lifespan, significant production, and continuous investment in deeper resources make it a focal point for both national industry and the global copper market. This article explores where Los Bronces is […]

The Marcona mine sits on the arid Pacific coast of Peru and is one of the country’s best-known mineral operations. This article describes where the mine is located, what is extracted there, the mine’s broader economic role and some of the more interesting technical, social and historical aspects surrounding it. Throughout the text, key terms

The Antamina mine stands among the most important mining operations in Peru and the world. Situated high in the Andes, it extracts large quantities of copper and zinc from a massive polymetallic deposit and has reshaped the economic landscape of the surrounding region. This article examines where Antamina is located, what is produced and how,

Cerro Verde is one of the most important mining complexes in southern Peru, known above all for its large-scale production of copper. Located on the high Andean plateau near the city of Arequipa, the site has grown from a regional mine into a modern industrial operation that shapes local economies, contributes substantially to national exports,

The following article examines the Yanacocha mining operation in Peru, exploring its location, geological setting, production profile, economic importance and the complex social and environmental issues that have surrounded it for decades. It aims to provide a balanced and informative overview of one of Latin America’s largest and most controversial mining projects, drawing on widely

The Resolution Copper project is one of the most discussed and controversial mining developments in the United States. Located in the heart of southern Arizona, this venture aims to tap one of the country’s largest undeveloped copper deposits. Beyond raw extraction, Resolution Copper represents a convergence of modern mining engineering, complex land and water permitting,

The Navajo coal mine sits at the intersection of geology, energy policy and tribal sovereignty in the American Southwest. Located within the broader San Juan Basin region, it has been a focal point for the extraction of coal used primarily for power generation, a source of local employment and revenue, and a site of contentious

The Carlsbad Potash District in the United States is one of North America’s notable mineral provinces, centered in southeastern Carlsbad, New Mexico. Renowned for its subsurface evaporite layers that host commercially valuable potassium salts, the district has shaped regional development, supported agricultural supply chains, and contributed to the broader history of mineral extraction in the

The Homestake Mine in the United States is one of the most storied and significant mining sites in North American history. Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, it became synonymous with the industrial pursuit of gold, pioneering deep-shaft mining technologies and shaping the economic and cultural landscape of the region for over a

The Fort Knox Mine, located in the interior of Alaska near the city of Fairbanks, is one of the most important gold operations in the United States. Operated by Kinross Gold Corporation, the mine exemplifies modern large-scale, open-pit mining for a disseminated, low-grade gold deposit. Its strategic position in the Tintina Gold Belt, long production