TONA NADENGGAN

The Importance of Prioritizing the Biodiversity Principles in Mining

The Importance of Prioritizing the Biodiversity Principles in Mining

Biodiversity is a term used to describe the variety of life on earth that refers to the various ecosystems and living organisms of animals, plants, habitats, communities, and genetics. Biodiversity is a determinant that promotes balance and stability in an ecosystem....

The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety Training

The Importance of Occupational Health and Safety Training

The mining industry is rife with safety, from occupational disease risks to the risk of sever e injury or even death. This creates a considerable cause for concern for both workers and mining employers alike. That’s why safety in the mining industry is of the utmost...

OHS Risk Management Steps

OHS Risk Management Steps

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is one of the procedures that must be implemented in a company's operations, especially in companies engaged in the mining sector. That is why all operational activities carried out by mining companies must always refer to the...

The 10 Largest Gold Mines in the World, by Production

The 10 Largest Gold Mines in the World, by Production

Gold mining is a global business, with hundreds of mining companies digging for the precious metal in dozens of countries. But where exactly are the largest gold mines in the world? The 10 world largest gold mines are located across nine different countries in North...

2021 World’s Largest Producers of Gold by Country

2021 World’s Largest Producers of Gold by Country

Gold mining is a global business with operations on every continent, except Antarctica. But how much gold is the world digging up each year and what countries produce the most? In 2010, some 2,560 metric tons of gold were produced worldwide. Over the decade, gold...

Gold Purity: What You Need to Know

Gold Purity: What You Need to Know

When looking to buy gold or any item made of gold, you may hear its purity quoted as something like 24 karat (24K) gold. The number may vary, but karat gold will mean you are dealing with purity, and therefore is a key piece of information to look out for.  Pure...