3TG refers to four minerals that are commonly used in various industries, including the electronics, jewelry, and automotive sectors. These minerals are often collectively referred to as “conflict minerals” because their mining and trading have been linked to human rights abuses and armed conflict in certain regions of the world.
The use of silver in the manufacturing of consumer electronics, electric vehicles and solar panels has hit record highs. New Mining Tech could improve efficient and reduce environmental impact
The US Embassy has issued an advisory for Americans living in South Africa to “maintain 72 hours’ worth of supplies at home by stockpiling non-perishable food, three litres of drinking water per person per day, and medicines and first aid supplies”. Advising people to be prepared for SHTF worst case scenarios.
Employment in the mining sector has fallen over 20% in the last decade due mine shutdowns resulting from the decline in demand for coal
While SpaceX is currently the leading company in commoditizing space travel, a new startup is preparing to launch a prototype demonstration outer space refinery.
garimpo – a small-scale, informal gold, diamond, and tin placer mining campWildcat gold mining continues to be a problem. It’s estimated that there are as many as 5,000 illegal small-scale gold mining camps scattered throughout the Brazilian Amazon.The wildcat miners that operate small-scale gold mining camps in the Brazilian Amazon are known as garimpeiros. Across the centuries, garimpeiros have scoured … Read moreWildcat Gold Mining Is Devastating the Amazon