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International Mining: Lithium

Did you know the demand for lithium is set to increase 22x by 2030? The reason for this drastic demand: lithium is powering more and more of the tools we use in our everyday lives. From our phones to electric cars, lithium ion batteries run our lives, and with more technology requiring them, lithium has become one of the most sought after minerals on the market.

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China Leads the Rare Earth Market


Rare earth elements (REE) are metals that have many uses in current key technologies, such as cell phone screens, wind turbines and even are used for electric motors. As the infographic shows, any one in need any of the 17 chemical elements will have a tough job sourcing them from anywhere but China. The People's Republic of China has the world's largest reserves of these not so rare metals.

 

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Investing in Silver and Gold Mining companies through Royalty and Streaming companies

Until now, you might have only heard about the investments made in the department of gold, silver mining, and all the companies that guarantee tons of profit upon investment. However, today we will talk about one of the latest and most innovative investment approaches of all time. Called the Royalty and Streaming Companies, these companies invest in the mining companies for Gold and Silver that serve as one of the best investment options for interested investors or groups of businesses all around the world.

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The Most Catastrophic Mining Disasters of the Past 50 Years

Mining supplies our everyday lives more than most people realize. If you have ever resided in a building, driven on a road, switched on a light, worked or played on a computer, or used your cell phone, mining has provided for you in some way. In fact, 65 different minerals are used to produce a modern computer, and those minerals must be mined. Furthermore, coal is used for nearly 50% of electric power in the United States. Mining provides key resources such as coal, iron, copper, zinc, beryllium, soda ash, sulfur, and gold. While mining is crucial, it is not without its dangers and drawbacks. The very nature of mining volatile materials makes it a dangerous job that should be respected.

The Most Catastrophic Mining Disasters of the Past 50 Years #Infographic

The world’s largest gold mines

As the novel COVID-19 continues to damage the health and economy, many investors have to rethink their strategy when it comes to the price of gold going to record levels. Gold is usually seen as more of an investment as they have a higher retention and profit rate than a loss rate. However, the prices have gone up to some incredible levels in 2020 due to the pandemic.

In August of 2020, the per ounce price was risen up to $2000 for the first time ever in history. This has caused a riff in the market as the economy is shaken up by the coronavirus. Moreover, the demand of gold these days is also very high. Part of the reason of which is people want to invest their money safely due to the political uncertainty in the USA following the presidential elections. UBS has warned its clients to invest in safe haven assets such as gold in case the election leads to even more stock market volatility.

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How Cobalt is Being Used

 The modern era continuously requires that materials be used in new ways. Sustainability is critical and what better way to obtain it than using minerals and substances gifted by mother nature? One such substance is cobalt, which can be used for a variety of purposes, especially related to energy generation.

 Basically, many countries have two approaches to cobalt. Either it is mined cobalt, or it is refined cobalt. Cobalt can be used directly as excavated from the mines. It can also be refined and combined with other elements to achieve alloys. Due to its flexible nature for energy usage, a lot of automobile companies are seeking cobalt in large amounts.

How Cobalt is Being Used #Infographic

Stop repeating these mistakes to avoid disruptions in your project!

The process of mining exploration can be either fruitful or complete disaster as most of its factors depend upon the team that is involved in the process. Read part1 and part2 to learn more about the subject.

Followed by the previous part, the infographic below highlights all the mistakes a team must avoid to invest rightly. The mining exploration stocks are very risky unless the team does its homework and finds out all the dos and don'ts about the project.

Stop repeating these mistakes to avoid disruptions in your project! #infographic

The Deepest Underground Structures in the World
Did you know that the deepest artificial point on Earth is the Kola Superdeep Borehole? It's located in the Pechengsky District in Russia and sits at 12,262 meters below the Earth's surface. This was actually done in an attempt to drill as far as possible into the Earth's crust!

With this infographic from Alan's Factory Outlet, you'll learn all about the deepest underground structures from around the world, which all include railway tunnels, swimming pools, subway stations, underground laboratories, caves, mines, and even hotel rooms! The Silvermine Hotel in Sala, Sweden is home to the deepest hotel room in the world, the Mine Suite, which sits 155 meters below the Earth's surface. Would you be willing to stay there, if you could? It's also worth noting that South Africa is home to the four deepest mines in the world, with the deepest being Gauteng, South Africa's Mponeng Gold Mine, which is 4,000 meters deep.

The Deepest Underground Structures in the World #Infographic

The exploration of Earth's minerals through exploration and mining

Earth is rich in minerals, which can help the world to progress. Many exploration companies have already set their wheels in motions to discover the treasure that lies beneath, and many companies have just started. One of these companies, called Skeena resources, has announced its contribution to the discovery of minerals in a place called Eskay Creek Property.

Many companies have reportedly done mining to unlock the assets of British Columbia's Golden Triangle over the years. Similarly, considering the fruitful results, Skeena Company has also set out to unravel the secrets beneath the Earth with the help of their skillful team of miners. Many people believe that every time mining is done, it does the trick, and you end up with a massive stock of undeniable treasures, but it is an absolute myth as there is only a 0.01% chance that you find valuable treasure underneath.

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How to avoid investing in the wrong stock mining company (Part 2)

Investing in the wrong stock mining can really turn your world upside down. Its impact is so massive that it comes back to hit you in terms of economic as well as social aspects. When you are in the position of an investor, then the company of the mining stock holds an ample significance for your future. Following are some of the factors that you must consider before investing in any stock mining company.

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How to avoid common mistakes while investing in stock mining

When you find yourself in the position of investing in mining stock, you must be extremely vigilant. The current situation of the entire earth has made a massive impact on the economic as well as social system extensively, which is why investment has now become a significantly delicate subject. There are a few factors that an investor must incorporate in order to make an investment in the right firm with the right people. Some of the mistakes which investors are prone to making are listed below. These mistakes can prove to be distinctively detrimental to your entire road map of investment. A company or a group of individuals that might seem polite to your offer might turn out to pretenders. To make sure you spare the trouble of being fooled, check out for the following features in a management team:

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USA's Dependency on Foreign Nations for Critical Minerals #Infographics
The USA is known for its booming tech industry, which is huge source of income for the country. Many of the world’s largest tech and automobile companies call America home. 

But the USA has a problem. Much of the necessary minerals that are used in electronic components and cars, and even spaceships are imported from China and other countries. These minerals are the life source of the whole industry and in the last 66 years, there has been a more than 150% increase in the elements and minerals that the USA is completely dependent on other countries to import.

USA's Dependency on Foreign Nations for Critical Minerals #Infographics

Minerals For Climate Action

The Climate-Smart Mining Facility will help resource-rich developing countries benefit from the increasing demand for minerals and metals, while ensuring the mining sector is managed in a way that minimizes the environmental and climate footprint.

The Facility supports the sustainable extraction and processing of minerals and metals to secure supply for clean energy technologies by minimizing the social, environmental, and climate footprint throughout the value chain of those materials by scaling up technical assistance and investments in resource-rich developing countries.

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Mining Your iPhone
There's more gold in a pound of electronics than a pound of gold ore. (Ken Beyer, CEO of Cloud Blue). It's true. With the recent historical high prices of gold and other metals such as platinum, phone recycling companies are doing all they can to get their hands on these precious metals.

Mining Your iPhone #Infographic

The True Cost of Artisanal Mining
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) is emerging as an important socio-economic sector in many developing nations. It’s the practice of informal mining activities carried out using low technology or with minimal machinery.

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The World's Deepest Gold Mine
Gold is one of the most sought-after metals in the world, and it's clear that humans will do almost anything to get their hands on it. The world's deepest gold mine, Mponeng, is one such example. Mponeng's mine shaft goes over 2.5 miles deep underground equivalent to 10 Empire State Buildings stacked.

The World's Deepest Gold Mine #Infographic

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