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  1. 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 …

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

    4 days ago · From production to emissions, economics to exploration - uncover opportunities with standardized data across metals and mining. Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: …

  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. 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 …

  6. Mining Technology | Mining News and Views Updated Daily

    Mining news and in-depth feature articles on the latest mining company deals and projects covering trends in mineral exploration with up to date data on the most mined metal and …

  7. Mineral Resources | Iowa Geological Survey - College of …

    Quarrying limestone and dolomite for dimensional stone and cement products has been a staple of Iowa’s mining industry for more than a century. Iowa is also one of the top 10 gypsum …

  8. Mining In Iowa - The Diggings

    Discover mining activity in your area and find new regions of opportunity.

  9. IOWA MINES - Mining Artifacts

    Coal mining along Muchakinock creek dates back to 1843, when local blacksmiths mined coal from exposures along the creek. By 1867, there were small drift mines all along Muchakinock …

  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 …