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Engineering
Sustainable Mining: Technologies and practices that are changing the industry
The quest for more sustainable mining is not just a trend, but an urgent necessity in the face of growing environmental, social, and regulatory demands. The mineral sector, which is essential...
Mining Processes
What changes with Bill 2159/2021? Understanding the New General Environmental Licensing Law
The discussion on environmental licensing in Brazil has taken on new contours with the recent approval of Bill (PL) No. 2159/2021, which proposes to establish the General Environmental Licensing Law. The new...
Mining
Serra Pelada: the story of the world's largest open-pit gold mine
Serra Pelada is a region located in the Serra dos Carajás mountain range, in the south of the state of Pará, and is famous for having been home to the largest open-pit gold mine ever recorded in history. The Serra Pelada gold mine...
Geology
Rare earth elements or ETRS
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemical elements that have similar physical and chemical properties. They are used in various technological applications, such as magnets, batteries, lasers, catalysts...
Mining
THE RESCUE OF THE 33 MINERS IN CHILE: A STORY OF COURAGE AND OVERCOMING ADVERSITY
In 2010, the world watched with bated breath as one of the most dramatic rescues in mining history unfolded: the rescue of 33 miners trapped in the San José mine in northern Chile. The accident became a symbol...
Geology
5 Brazilian places every geology lover should visit
Brazil is a country of continental dimensions and unparalleled geological wealth. Its natural landscapes hide veritable open books on the history of the planet, revealing geological eras, processes...
