Mining is the process of extracting ores, minerals, coal, or gemstones from the ground. Drilling is the method by which natural gas, petroleum, or water by use of a shaft-like tool with two or more cutting edges which are meant to make holes in the ground. Mining involves a large hole, while drilling leaves a circular, relatively small hole. Both are addressed here.
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A solid reputation built up over the years for providing a high quality lighting towers, pumps, compressors, generators, and diesel engines.
http://www.allight.com.au/
Specializes in all market and financial aspects of the metal and mineral industry. Provides advice on the base metal markets and its raw materials.
http://www.ame.com.au
Copper Development Association
The Copper Development Association is dedicated to showing the health benefits of using copper. The website has information on how to use copper safely, including advice for when you should call an electrician. You can also find new fashion designs that make use of copper.
http://www.copper.org
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.
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.
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.
http://www.peabodyenergy.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.
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.
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.
http://www.gold.org
