Mining

The Detour Lake Mine is one of Canada’s most prominent gold operations, notable for its size, remote setting, and role in the country’s mining sector. Located in northeastern Ontario, the project transformed a long-known mineral occurrence into a modern, large-scale open-pit mine that produces significant quantities of gold each year. This article describes where the […]

The Meliadine mine is a major modern gold operation in Canada’s Arctic, representing both a technical achievement in northern mining and a focal point for economic activity in Nunavut. Located within a remote, sensitive landscape, Meliadine combines underground mining methods, year-round processing, and extensive community partnerships. This article explores where the mine is located, what

The Meadowbank Mine is one of the most prominent modern mining projects in northern Canada. Located in the remote sub-Arctic landscape of the Kivalliq Region, it brought large-scale industrial activity to an area where the rhythm of life has traditionally been shaped by the seasons, hunting and small communities. The mine’s development, production and legacy

Do you mean a specific, real Commodore Mine, or should I write a detailed, general profile of a Canadian zinc/lead mine called Commodore (a fictionalized or generalized treatment)? If it’s the real mine, please confirm its location or share a reference so I can ensure accuracy.

The Mutanda Mine, located in the copper- and cobalt-rich heartland of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is one of the most consequential mineral projects on Earth for the modern energy transition. Its reserves and output have placed it at the center of global supply chains for two strategic metals: copper and cobalt. The mine’s

The Mpama North Mine, situated in the tin-bearing regions of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a significant example of how mineral wealth shapes local economies, supply chains and environmental challenges in central Africa. This article explores the mine’s location and geology, the minerals extracted and mining methods used, its broader economic importance,

The Bisie mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most talked-about mineral sites in Central Africa. Located in a remote, high-potential tin belt, Bisie has attracted attention from multinational companies, artisanal mining communities, and international regulators because of its rich ore bodies and its role in global supply chains. This article

The Ruashi Mine, located in the mineral-rich region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is an important source of base metals that feed global industries. Known primarily for its production of copper and cobalt, Ruashi plays a role in modern technologies from electrical wiring to rechargeable batteries. This article examines where Ruashi is located,

The Kamoto Mine is one of the most prominent and strategically important mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Located in the heart of the African copper and cobalt belt, it has played a central role in supplying critical industrial metals to global markets. This article examines where the mine is located, what

The Shinkolobwe mine, located in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), is one of the most notorious and historically significant mineral sites of the 20th century. Renowned for producing extraordinarily rich deposits of uranium and associated minerals, the mine played an outsized role in global geopolitics, colonial economics, and the development of nuclear