Here you will find links to sites concerning companies and industries which are involved with mining, whether it be for oil, ore, coal, or other minerals. Some of the topics which are appropriate here are exploration, extraction, tools, or mining equipment.
Regular Websites
Specializes in all market and financial aspects of the metal and mineral industry. Provides advice on the base metal markets and its raw materials. - AME Mineral Economics
http://www.ame.com.au
Marston is an international engineering and mining company that provides services to a variety of sectors including private investors, mining companies, electric utilities, and government agencies. Marston can also provides advice on coal supply issues, provide expert witness services in a legal context and many other consulting services. - Marston
http://www.marston.com
This industrial website discusses quarrying, tunneling and mining and has a jobs and careers section for those who are looking for work in this sector. The website also has news articles on the mining industry. - Mining Technology
http://www.mining-technology.com
The world's largest private-sector coal company strives toward being the global leader in clean coal solutions and environmental solutions through greater use of coal. - Peabody Energy
http://www.peabodyenergy.com/
Provides simulation modeling and model-based integrated decision support that improve decisions and performance in energy, manufacturing, logistics and healthcare businesses. - Simulation Services
http://www.simulationservices.com
Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration
Official website. Offers Mining Engineering magazine and the Minerals and Metallurgical Processing Journal; public and private industry-centric forums; industry news, events and links; and more. - Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration
http://www.smenet.org/
The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
TMS is an international professional organization for those who work with minerals, metals and materials. You can find out about the society's upcoming meetings as well as its student awards here. The website also has career information for those looking for work in the field. - The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
http://www.tms.org/
The Council represents the interests of the world mining companies, and on this site, they detail how gold is used as an investment vehicle and in jewelry. The website also explains how gold is used in a variety of industries including fuel cells, photography and environmental technologies. - World Council of Gold
http://www.gold.org