The wonderful uses of silver [infographic]
Did you know silver is one of the most important substances on the entire planet? Besides being pretty and perfect for the jewelry field, silver also has amazing properties that make it perfect for different electrical uses, among others you can discover with the help of this infographic. Infographic by Visual.ly for Physical Gold via Mining.com
Mining the Moon [infographic]
Almost 45 years after we successfully landed for the first time on the moon, we are now considering the chance of mining Earth’s satellite. But what are we expecting to get from this ambitious project? Take a look at this fact sheet brought to you by Mining Examiner and you will find out the answer.
The 5 most colourful minerals on Earth [infographic]
Did you ever look at a painting and wondered where the artist got that specific shade? Well, the answer is probably in the mineral world. If you want to colour your day, take five minutes to learn more about the five most colourful minerals on the planet. From the valuable diamond to the abundant quartz, […]
Yamana Gold’s Cerro Moro Mine by Numbers [infographic]
Despite the fact that the mining industry is living dark times, especially due to the downfall of gold’s price, the company Yamana Gold is definitely developing its Cerro Moro gold and silver project. The deposit, located in the southern Argentine province of Santa Cruz, will move forward thanks to an initial investment of $450 million. […]
New website about abandoned mines in Ireland gathers amazing pictures
Who said that something abandoned can’t be beautiful? That’s exactly the case when we talk about the Irish abandoned mines. Some adventurous explorers have been exploring these pits and decided to gather all their photos in a new website, called Abandoned Mines of Ireland. The virtual platform catalogues pictures taken by these brave volunteers, taking the visitors […]
7 Dangerous Minerals
Not all minerals are used to make jewelry or included in the latest technological devices. Some of these substances and minerals are just dangerous, really dangerous. So much they can even kill you. However, this is unlikely to happen unless an external action like heating or grinding happens, provoking an extreme reaction. Nevertheless, because your […]
Gold: the ultimate store of value [infographic]
Gold has been going through a tough time with the downfall of its price, but that doesn’t make it any less valuable. Actually, gold is still the commodity that helps us define the value of things, despite the fact that it is extremely rare. Did you know that? Maybe not… And there are probably a […]
5 Rarest gemstones on Earth
A complex and natural process is responsible for creating the five rare types of gemstones we are about to show you. Later on, the prowess of some masters uses the beauty of these materials to create amazing pieces of jewelry.
Six Facts about the Mponeng Gold Mine – Deepest underground
The search for gold has always been one of mankind’s most amazing adventures, since the beginning of this activity. So it’s not really surprising to think about the curious secrets hidden by the deepest gold mine in the world: the Mponeng mine, in South Africa. Here are some of the most exciting, but also terrifying, facts […]
The story behind the famous Turquoise Mountain in San Bernardino
A desert in San Bernardino County, in the state of California, is usually the home of gold and silver mining, but a few active turquoise mines in the area might still be hiding a true fortune. Although the basis of this story is historically true, according to PE.com, there are a lot of rumours surrounding […]