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  1. MINING.COM - No 1 source of global mining news and opinion

    3 days ago · Global mining started 2026 the way it ended 2025 – with a huge rally. But M&A contenders seem to be underperforming. Deal tied to a US-brokered peace effort aims to …

  2. Mining - Wikipedia

    Mining is the extraction of valuable geological materials and minerals from the surface of the Earth. Mining is required to obtain most materials that cannot be grown through agricultural …

  3. Mining | Definition, History, Examples, Types, Effects, & Facts ...

    Dec 12, 2025 · Mining, process of extracting useful minerals from the surface of the Earth, including the seas. A mineral, with a few exceptions, is an inorganic substance occurring in …

  4. The Main Types of Mining and their Differences

    Dec 24, 2024 · This article reviews different mining methods, their economic roles, and the sustainability challenges they pose in the context of resource extraction.

  5. Home - Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration

    Discover an association committed to the mining, mineral and underground construction industries.

  6. Mining - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Mining is the process of extracting useful materials from the earth. Some examples of substances that are mined include coal, gold, or iron ore. Iron ore is the material from which …

  7. Mindat.org - Mines, Minerals and More

    Mindat.org is the world's largest open database of minerals, rocks, meteorites, and their localities, operated by the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy.

  8. Mine Health and Safety Administration - MSHA Information Hub

    Mine operators are required by law to report all mining accidents immediately – within 15 minutes of when the operator knew or should have known about the accident.

  9. Mining 101: What You Need to Know About the Mining Industry

    Here’s a primer on mining, including a brief history of mining, modern advances in the industry, and what you need to know about gold mines. To see some of the most popular equipment to …

  10. Facts, stats & data - National Mining Association

    With nearly 35 percent of all U.S. electricity generated from coal and uranium and nearly every manufactured good containing some mineral component, mining has never been a more vital …