Mining

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

The Red Dog Mine stands as a striking example of modern mineral extraction in a remote, environmentally sensitive region. Located in the far northwest of the United States, this operation has for decades produced large quantities of **zinc** and associated metals while shaping local economies, infrastructure and debates about resource development in the North. This

The Highland Valley Copper complex is one of Canada’s largest and longest-running metal mining operations. Situated in south-central British Columbia, the site has been a cornerstone of regional industry for decades, producing significant quantities of copper and other valuable by-products. This article explores where the mine is located, what minerals are extracted, its economic importance,

The Sudbury Basin mines form one of the most remarkable mining districts on Earth, where deep geological history, powerful industrial development and ongoing environmental recovery meet. Located in northern Canada, the region has produced vast quantities of metal since the late 19th century and remains central to global supplies of nickel and other strategic elements.

The Voisey’s Bay deposit, located on the northeastern coast of Labrador, is one of the most important modern discoveries of magmatic sulphide mineralization in North America. This remote coastal site has become synonymous with high-grade deposits of nickel, copper and cobalt and has had a lasting effect on regional development, Indigenous relations and the global

The Diavik Diamond Mine is one of Canada’s most prominent and influential mineral projects, located in the remote northern reaches of the country. Situated on an island within a clear cold lake, the site combines remarkable geology, complex engineering and important socio-economic relationships with local communities. This article explores the mine’s location, the nature of

The Ekati Diamond Mine stands as a landmark in the story of modern Canadian resource development. Located in a remote, fragile landscape of the Northwest Territories, Ekati transformed a region previously known for its ancient rocks into a global source of precious gems. This article examines where Ekati is, what it produces, how it operates,