Mines Rock Your World!
A mining educational blog to awaken your senses and challenge your views.
Copper is essential for modern life. New copper is needed most by the developing countries of our world where recycling cannot keep pace with demand. In developed countries like the US we recycle over 50% of what we need. Every wonder where new copper comes from?
Read MoreMining is a human activity essential to all societies no matter what their politics. Mining is no more a capitalist activity than farming. Why do those opposed to it associate mining exclusively with capital markets? Evidence suggests that mining practices in communist societies leaves little to be desired...
Read MoreWind turbines are subsidised in many countries. This economic incentive translates into a demand for metals as wind turbines need large quantities of raw materials.
Read More"The average income of workers in the Arizona mining industry was $108,000 in 2011, more than double the state income average of $47,000. Most of those jobs are in the copper industry. Jobs generated as a result of the mining industry averaged $65,000 per year. "
Read MoreMining Focus Educational Foundation is a human centred resource designed to educate affected communities and society at large about the benefits and impacts of mining today and through the ages.
