mining

The Mining Industry
(Coal, Metals, and Gems)

In order to understand the mining industry, you may want to consider whether you or your family have used any of these lately?
School Bus?  Cereal?  Bicycle or Skateboard?  Car?  Alarm Clock?  Pencil or Computer?
Stove, Microwave, Cupboards, Countertops?  Coins?  Video Games?  Musical Instruments?  Toothbrush and Toothpaste?  Cellphone?  Flatware or Television?
All of these items are available to us, because of mining.

My Stories

In this area, listeners will learn about the people, equipment, locations, and events associated with all different types of underground, hydraulic, and surface mining.