Mining

The vast open expanse a few hundred kilometers east of Perth hides one of the most iconic and productive mining landscapes in the world. This article explores the history, geology, operations and wider significance of Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines, the company and site best known for the enormous Super Pit near the town of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. […]

The Enugu coalfield in southeastern Nigeria is a landmark of West African industrial history, a region whose fortunes were reshaped by the discovery and extraction of coal. Located on a plateau that gives the city its very name, Enugu became synonymous with mining and industrial development from the early twentieth century onward. The story of

The Okaba mine occupies an intriguing place in the story of coal in West Africa. Located within Nigeria’s coal-bearing belt, the site represents both the legacy of early industrial mining in the country and a possible node for renewed energy and industrial activity. This article examines the mine’s location and geological setting, the type and

The story of Gidi Mine is part of the larger narrative of Nigeria’s struggle to balance natural-resource potential with social, economic and environmental realities. Located within one of the country’s coal-bearing belts, Gidi is a lesser-known but illustrative example of how local mineral deposits can shape communities, industry and policymaking. This article explores where Gidi

The Smith Ranch-Highland complex is a notable example of modern uranium production in the United States. Located in the central-western part of the country, the project has helped sustain domestic supply chains for nuclear fuel and illustrates how technological approaches to mining can reduce surface disturbance while still accessing significant mineral resources. This article examines

The Crow Butte Mine is a notable example of modern uranium extraction in the United States. Located in the northwestern part of the state, the site has played a role in supplying raw material for the nuclear fuel cycle while illustrating both the economic promise and environmental complexities of contemporary mining. This article examines where

Turquoise Ridge is one of the notable gold mining operations in the United States, occupying a strategic place within Nevada’s prolific mineral belt. The mine complex combines modern underground mining techniques with decades of exploration knowledge to produce gold from a classic Nevada deposit type. Its role stretches beyond simple commodity extraction: Turquoise Ridge contributes

The Mission Mine in the United States is a significant site in the story of American copper production. Located in southern Arizona, the mine sits within a landscape shaped by volcanic and intrusive geological events that created rich porphyry copper deposits. Its operation as an open-pit mine, the scale of its mineral resources, and its

The following article examines the geology, operations, and broader significance of the Thompson Creek mine in the United States, focusing on its role as a source of molybdenum and the economic, technical and environmental dimensions of that activity. The mine has been an important component of the North American molybdenum supply chain and serves as

The Henderson Mine is one of the most important primary sources of molybdenum in the United States. Located high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the operation has for decades supplied industry with molybdenite concentrates and downstream products that are critical for modern steelmaking, high-temperature alloys, and specialty chemical applications. This article examines where Henderson