Mining

The Gamsberg Mine, situated in the dry, mineral-rich heart of South Africa’s Northern Cape, stands out as one of the country’s most significant zinc developments of the 21st century. Combining a high-quality zinc orebody, modern open-pit mining methods and a purpose-built processing plant, the mine has attracted attention not only for its contribution to global […]

The Tumas Mine is a noteworthy uranium project located in central coastal Namibia. Situated within a prolific uranium province, Tumas has attracted international attention for its potential to contribute to global nuclear fuel supplies as well as to Namibia’s economic development. This article examines where the deposit sits geographically and geologically, what is extracted there,

The Rossing mine stands as one of the most significant and historically important uranium operations in Africa. Located in an arid stretch of the Namib Desert, the mine has shaped local economies, national policies and global uranium markets for decades. This article explores where the mine is situated, what is extracted there, how it operates,

The Lofdal project, situated in northwestern Namibia, has emerged as one of the country’s most discussed prospects for rare earths. This article examines where Lofdal is located, what minerals are present, the economic role it could play for Namibia and the global market, and a series of technical, environmental and historical details that make the

The Pyhäsalmi Mine is one of the most recognizable names in European base-metal mining. Located in the village of Pyhäsalmi within the municipality of Pyhäjärvi, the mine has been a focal point for extraction of **copper** and **zinc** and a testbed for industrial adaptation and underground science. Its long history of operation, exceptional depth, and

The Boliden Garpenberg operation stands as one of Europe’s most important and long-lived underground metal mines. Nestled in the heart of central Sweden, it extracts a suite of valuable metals that feed both local industry and international supply chains. This article explores where the mine is located, what is mined there, its broader economic importance,

The Aitik mine, set against the stark landscapes of northern Sweden, is a landmark of modern mineral extraction. As one of the most important European sources of copper, it combines large-scale open-pit mining with contemporary approaches to processing, logistics and environmental management. This article explores where the mine is located, what is extracted there, its

The Talvivaara site in Finland has become one of the most discussed mining operations in Northern Europe over the last two decades. It combined ambitious industrial innovation with contentious environmental episodes, and ultimately played a notable role in debates about how to extract low-grade deposits responsibly while supplying strategically important metals. This article explores where

The Kolwezi mining area in the southeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the planet’s most important sources of copper and cobalt. Nestled on the high, mineral-rich plateau of the Katanga region (today administratively part of Lualaba Province), Kolwezi combines deep geological significance, a long and complex industrial history, and

The Kibali mine is one of Africa’s most prominent and ambitious gold projects, located deep in the northeastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Combining large-scale open-pit and underground operations with a modern processing plant and extensive on-site infrastructure, Kibali has reshaped the local economy and reactivated a historic gold district. This article