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29th September 2009
Have you really thought about where the diamonds on diamond rings come from? Or better yet, has it ever crossed your mind how long it took for this precious gem to evolve and become the "tiny, brilliant, décor" that women have on their necks as an orname... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
You may have purchased, or hired, a car with a GPS system to help you navigate your way in strange locations ; if not, you have virtually certainly seen commercials advertising vehicular onboard systems which can help pinpoint your position in case of an ... Read >
Author: Benito Mccormick16th September 2009
Recent exploration of sediment deep beneath the Artic Ocean has led geologists to estimate that approximately 1/4 of the world’s untapped oil and gas reserves are located there. After evaluating the impact of the news, the U. S. may seek membership in O... Read >
20th August 2009
People sometimes by e-mail photos of gems and are asking us to help identify their calculations. We're trying to be helpful, but even the best gemologist in the world can not definitively identify a gem from a photograph. Even the visual inspection of the... Read >
Author: kenny11th August 2009
While the recent vote by the US House of Representatives on clean energy and climate legislation has the rest of the world rejoicing, it has brought out a huge attack by the skeptics.They are out in force.
These people mainly come from two groups; the ul... Read >
08th August 2009
The history of fisher metal detectors begins way back in the late 1920s with a German graduate of Dresden university who had immigrated to America. Dr Gerhard Fisher was working in Los Angeles developing direction finding equipment intended for use in a... Read >
Author: James Thompson02nd August 2009
Each such class of stones can have a distinct crystalline and optical identity to speak of, which shall offer a singular identity to the gemstone jewelry produced from them. These stories do have some systematic reasoning as well to depend on, as the hum... Read >
Author: Andy Roman05th June 2009
When teams are out in the field, either on foot or in transport the safety and monitoring of personnel is the number one priority of any organisation. By using GPS Technology, combined with radio communications infrastructure, it is possible to track rad... Read >
Author: MarkSheldon05th June 2009
When teams are out in the field, either on foot or in transport the safety and monitoring of personnel is the number one priority of any organisation. By using GPS Technology, combined with radio communications infrastructure, it is possible to track rad... Read >
Author: MarkSheldon05th June 2009
When teams are out in combat, or even when executives are in transport the safety and monitoring of personnel is paramount at all times. Through the use of GPS and modern radio communications technology it is now possible to integrate tracking solutions ... Read >
Author: Ian Sheldon05th June 2009
When teams are out in combat, or even when executives are in transport the safety and monitoring of personnel is paramount at all times. Through the use of GPS and modern radio communications technology it is now possible to integrate tracking solutions ... Read >
Author: Ian Sheldon21st April 2009
"Stone is a miracle of nature. No two quarries are alike and all stones vary within the same quarry. The correct selection taxes the skill of the quarryman. A quarry is like a book written in a strange language - it must be studied to be understood."
Qu... Read >
Author: yxpweed07th April 2009
Everyone knows that Americans rely heavily on fossil fuels. Much of our electricity is generated by the burning of coal. Furthermore, you probably cook your dinner on a natural gas range, and you pump gasoline into your car's fuel tank every couple days. ... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle04th March 2009
Research has shown there are now more people today exploring caves than ten years ago. This isn't only being done by geologists and archaeologists but ordinary people who want to see what's inside.
Not everyone will be able to see the wonders inside t... Read >
Author: Jiro Sosh04th March 2009
Caves have existed for millions of years. Before humans lived in homes, these were used as dwellings and provided shelter from the heat or the cold.
But how are caves formed? Archaeological finds show that these were made from two things. The first is... Read >
Author: Jiro Sosh29th December 2008
Local jobs are in great demand and many jobs are generated to meet this demand. It is clear that none of us can travel to jobs beyond a certain distance, due to time and cost constraints. Government departments are aware of the need for jobs in my local a... Read >
Author: Steve Last29th December 2008
Local jobs are in great demand and many jobs are generated to meet this demand. It is clear that none of us can travel to jobs beyond a certain distance, due to time and cost constraints. Government departments are aware of the need for jobs in my local a... Read >
Author: Steve Last18th December 2008
When I founded our translation agency in 1989, I had just stopped working for a manufacturer of construction machinery.
I was looking for translation customers. I telephoned hundreds of them. It’s never an easy task. It’s very difficult to get pas... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta18th December 2008
When I founded our translation agency in 1989, I had just stopped working for a manufacturer of construction machinery.
I was looking for translation customers. I telephoned hundreds of them. It’s never an easy task. It’s very difficult to get pas... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta02nd December 2008
Located on the north east coast of County Antrim, and without a doubt one of Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attractions, is the Giants Causeway. Now managed by the National Trust, it attracts in the region of half a million visitors each year. It... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley26th November 2008
In today’s society, everything is about now. With the advent of the internet, the rising generation is used to having information now. You can shop from your home, watch rental movies without ever going to the store, and even go grocery shopping from th... Read >
Author: Rodney George26th November 2008
In today’s society, everything is about now. With the advent of the internet, the rising generation is used to having information now. You can shop from your home, watch rental movies without ever going to the store, and even go grocery shopping from th... Read >
Author: Rodney George22nd November 2008
Larimar gemstones are mainly available in different shades and mixtures of blue and green. Due to Larimar gemstone’s breathtaking beauty and its metaphysical features this magnificent work of nature has inelastic demand throughout the world and it is be... Read >
Author: Larimar Store20th November 2008
The sunny and vibrant region of Costa Del Sol, when translated means literally the “Coast of the Sun”. The Perla Marina Hotel which happens to be lucky enough to be situated in this particular area offers a chance at a fantastic holiday experience. It... Read >
Author: Larry Austin28th October 2008
Located on the north east coast of County Antrim, and without a doubt one of Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attractions, is the Giants Causeway. Now managed by the National Trust, it attracts in the region of half a million visitors each year. It... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley13th October 2008
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The Auvergne is a land sculpted by volcanic eruptions and glacial power. Situated in the centre of France this seemingly tranquil region has often been likened to the Scottish Highlands or the English Lake district. This f... Read >
Author: Liz Smith08th September 2008
The word "Diamond" comes from the greek word "Adamas", which means indestructible. It is the only gem known to man that is made of a single element, Carbon, besides graphite. Diamond is completely made of Carbon atoms (Chemical Composition - 'C') crystall... Read >
Author: Addie Jakson03rd September 2008
The Oil and Gas Industry is huge because the use of these natural resources is present in every aspect of modern life. Not only are these resources used as fuel but are ever present in the manufacture of everyday materials such as plastic, itself omnipre... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th July 2008
Perhaps you are concerned about this winter and facing the possibility of heating oil priced at $5 - $6 a gallon or more.
Unfortunately, there is little to be done about greedy speculators and oil companies or the incompetent, uncaring government bodi... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker11th July 2008
When it comes to heating one’s home, there is almost nothing more traditional, attractive and inviting than a genuine wood stove – and soapstone wood stoves are an excellent choice, combining beauty with practicality.
Soapstone wood stoves are made... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker10th July 2008
In fact, Soapstone Stove make a great deal of sense. Soapstone has been used for thousands of years as cookware by aboriginal peoples around the world. It is a type of metamorphic rock, similar to marble, but is relatively soft and easily carved into usef... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker10th July 2008
If you are seeking a surface for your kitchen that is at once traditional yet contemporary, you’ll be hard-pressed to do better than a Soapstone Stove.
Soapstone – so-called because it provides a tactile sensation similar to that of a dry bar of so... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker19th June 2008
This volcano’s tip-like attraction is called The Door to Hell located in the small town of Darvaz, Uzbekistan. Although it just looks like a giant pimple that erupted, there’s a story behind it.
While geologists were drilling deep down the earth fo... Read >
Author: globalbpo116th April 2008
Many people are skeptical that business model innovation can revolutionize any business. Perhaps if you consider an example from a tradition-bound business, you'll be persuaded that the barriers have all fallen for creating more powerful business models.
... Read >
Author: Donald Mitchell22nd January 2008
Demand for Australia's natural mineral resources shows no sign of receding and mining companies are posting record production reports and profits. The skills shortage continues to be felt and there are many opportunities for skilled workers with Australia... Read >
Author: amerie21st January 2008
Those who are planning the purchase of wholesale certified diamonds or gemstones from jewelry wholesalers do well to educate themselves on issues related to the diamond market – including diamond appraisal and diamond certification. Although these terms... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker14th November 2007
What means a word "fjord"?The word "fjord" is taken from the Norwegian language. In translation on Russian it means "a sea gulf" But, nevertheless, geologists have accepted it for a designation of a long narrow gulf which was formed of the gorge flooded b... Read >
Author: Kirillfiliberto10th September 2007
The search for oil is analogous to a treasure hunt for parties who have a vested interest in the endeavor. Though highly technological methods have been developed to significantly reduce risks, technology has not yet reached the stage of being able to loc... Read >
Author: wespipe09th August 2007
In the past three years, gold has nearly doubled in price, and exploration for gold and silver, long neglected for most of the past 20 years is again springing to life. Geologists are studying maps and flying off to check out neglected gold deposits all o... Read >
Author: Chris Ralph15th June 2007
Today Panama’s modern city lifestyle, vivacious rain forests as well as booming Panama real estate market and thriving economy make it difficult to imagine that the entire area was once a serene ocean bottom. About twenty million years ago, the continen... Read >
Author: Jon Ashurov06th May 2007
By Katherine Young, Resourcex Investor
May 4, 2007
A recent agreement in principle between Rio Tinto, Ivanhoe Mines and the Mongolian government has investors, analysts and mining professionals wondering if the climate in Mongolia is becoming more fav... Read >
Author: ResourceX Investor27th February 2007
By far the most precious and desirable of the birthstones, diamonds are created deep within the earth where there is enough intense heat and pressure for carbon to crystallize. Diamonds are the number one choice for engagement rings. The diamond also symb... Read >
Author: Martin Mallett23rd January 2007
One of the reasons why millions of tourists continue to flock to Bohol every single day is these unusual geological formation composed of around 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills of about the same size.
Sometimes considered the "Eighth Wonder of the Wo... Read >
Author: Mars W. Mosqueda Jr.05th January 2007
Online or not, the array of existing gas industry recruiters will simply take your breath away with the many employment opportunities they advertise. Of course, a gas job sounds like a marvelous idea, the more that you consider that most of the vacant pla... Read >
Author: Rick Martin17th November 2006
?What you are really mining is money,? veteran geologist Don Davidson told us during a recent interview about molybdenum. It applies to any mineral, whether gold, silver, copper, uranium or, of course, molybdenum. ?All mining, regardless of the commodity,... Read >
Author: James Finch11th November 2006
The Galapagos Hot Spot and its source of volcanic activity Volcanic islands that originated with the activity of a hot spot, are amazing locations on Earth because of their continuous change. The islands follow a chain pattern where the older islands are ... Read >
Author: jorge alvarado18th October 2006
The statistics for then distribution of energy consumption across the globe indicate that developing countries are still to catch up with the developed countries. However, if the developing economies were to pace up their consumption to the same point as ... Read >
Author: James Marriot07th September 2006
Although the junior mining sector began crumbling in May, savvy investor Mike Halvorson, president of Halcorp Capital, still ended up having a very busy summer. Welcome to the world of a substantial investor in mining stocks, who gets in early and then en... Read >
Author: James Finch25th July 2006
Lisbon Valley is Known for Continuous,
Flat, Tabular High Grade Uranium Deposits
"The deposits are amoeboid shaped and are generally longer parallel to the anticlinal axis," wrote engineer Ken Thorsen in a March 2005 report for Universal Uranium. I... Read >
Author: James Finch25th July 2006
Who's Right: Symmetrical or
Asymmetrical Geological Models?
How do they figure they'll find uranium mineralization, though? "There's a northwestern-southeastern trending band of mineralization in the Lisbon Valley, primarily on the upthrown side of t... Read >
Author: James Finch25th July 2006
Will Steen's Son Follow in His Father's Footsteps?
The area is right, and it may be ripe for a discovery. Early exploration drilling for both companies is now being assayed in Canadian laboratories. Both companies are scheduling more drilling in the ve... Read >
Author: James Finch15th May 2006
Sunray Oil employs the latest seismic, directional drilling, logging, and completion technologies to transform unproductive oil projects into profitable ventures. "Because each location and formation has different characteristics, our engineers and geolog... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson09th May 2006
New technologies being used to drill for, and produce, coalbed methane (CBM) gas are making it easier to get out the gas. That's according to Dr. David Marchioni, one of Canada's leading CBM geologists, who appeared on Canada's ROB TV in late April. "Beca... Read >
Author: James Finch07th May 2006
Sunray Oil's Abilene Project, which is situated about ten miles northeast of Abilene, Texas, recently produced a "gusher." "We just completed the first well of the Abilene Project, and it flowed more than 250 barrels of oil in the initial 48 hours," says ... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson03rd May 2006
"Right now, Americans are consuming over 20 million barrels a day and the U.S. is importing over half of that. With the price of crude oil hitting an all-time high of over $70 per barrel, it's more important than ever that the U.S. reduce its reliance on ... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson01st May 2006
Summary: We talked to North America's leading In Situ Leach (ISL) uranium mining engineers, and had them explain exactly how ISL worked. Most of the significant ISL operations in the United States were designed and/or constructed by these engineers. They ... Read >
Author: James Finch26th April 2006
"With the price of crude oil hitting an all-time high of over $70 per barrel, it's more important than ever that the U.S. reduce its reliance on foreign oil and that American oil producers step into high gear," says Keith Alexander, president and CEO of S... Read >
Author: Kris Nickerson24th April 2006
According to the World Nuclear Association, 21 percent of the world's uranium production came about from ISL mining in 2004. We conducted interviews with some of the world's top ISL experts, including the father of ISL, to help you better understand how u... Read >
Author: James Finch16th April 2006
Perhaps the White House flap as to whether or not Saddam Hussein's government tried to buy uranium ore from the country of Niger was the best publicity Niger has had about its uranium production for more than two decades. How many geologists know that the... Read >
Author: James Finch09th April 2006
A Diamond is a mineral made of carbon that is crystallized. In fact a diamond is more than 99.95% pure carbon. The remaining 0.05 percent of the elements often influences the crystal's color and shape. The diamond is also by far the hardest natural substa... Read >
Author: Ariel
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