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Tharisa Mine, North West Province, South Africa - Mining …
WEBJul 21, 2022 · Tharisa Mine is an open-pit mining operation in the North West province of South Africa, producing PGM and chrome concentrates. The mine has an open-pit life of 20 years and an underground expansion for another 40 years, and is owned by Tharisa, a subsidiary of European integrated resource company Tharisa.
The top ten deepest mines in the world - Mining Technology
WEBJun 11, 2019 · The web page lists the ten deepest mines in the world, based on their operating depth, and provides brief profiles of each mine. The deepest mine is Mponeng gold mine in South Africa, followed by Driefontein and Kusasalethu gold mines also in …
The world’s ten largest copper mines - Mining Technology
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Find out which countries and companies operate the top copper mines in the world by production in 2023. Chile, Peru, Indonesia, Mexico, and the US are among the leading copper producers, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
Lithium mining has negative environmental impacts
WEBOct 30, 2023 · Lithium mining in South America causes ecological devastation, water pollution, climate change and indigenous displacement. The article examines the challenges and conflicts of the clean energy transition and the need for sustainable practices.
The world’s top 10 biggest diamond mines - Mining Technology
WEBJun 13, 2019 · Learn about the largest diamond mines in the world by measurable reserves, located in Russia, Botswana, Angola and South Africa. Find out their ownership, production, depth, methods and value of the diamonds they contain.
The Priciest: Top 5 Most Expensive Metals and Their Origins
WEBMar 10, 2020 · The web page lists rhodium, palladium, gold, iridium and platinum as the most expensive metals and explains their uses, demand and supply. It does not mention any other metal more expensive than gold, but it does provide some background information on the platinum-group metals.
Morenci Copper Mine, Arizona, USA - Mining Technology
WEBMay 26, 2023 · Learn about the history, geology, reserves, and processing methods of the Morenci copper mine, one of the largest copper producers in North America. The open-pit mine is operated by Freeport-McMoRan and has a mine life until 2041.
Rhodium on the rise - Mining Technology
WEBMay 7, 2020 · Learn how rhodium, a platinum group metal used in catalytic converters, has surged in price due to supply shortages and increased demand from the automotive industry. Find out the supply and demand dynamics, the impact of new emissions standards, and the future forecasts for rhodium mining.
Top ten biggest lithium mines in the world - Mining Technology
WEBAug 30, 2019 · Find out the rankings and details of the world's biggest lithium mines, based on proven and probable reserves. The list includes projects in Mexico, US, Australia and China, with production capacities ranging from 17,500 to 500,000tpa of lithium carbonate.