Sylvia RoseNov 125 min readBiometallurgy: Microbes Mining MetalsAcidithiobacillus ferrooxidans is only one of the amazing bacteria used in biometallurgy. In an age of environmental concerns,...
Sylvia RoseNov 115 min readChalcopyrite (CuFeS₂): Shining Copper Ore Chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂) is vital to the earth's geology. A primary ore of copper, this scintillating mineral is influential to health,...
Sylvia RoseNov 116 min readCopper (Cu) Effects on Human & Plant HealthCopper (Cu) and its warm golden red hue is part of humanity. It's one of the most important metals of alchemy , aids plant health and is...
Sylvia RoseMay 257 min readCypriot Copper & Ancient CyprusThe mining industry of Cyprus dates back to c. 4000 BCE, primarily focused on copper extraction. Cyprus derives its name from Kúpros, the...
Sylvia RoseMay 86 min readEnkomi: Bronze Age Trade of CyprusEnkomi is among the most important settlements of middle Bronze Age Cyprus. Originally it's situated on the east coast as a prime...
Sylvia RoseMay 84 min readOx Hide Ingots - Bronze Age TradeOxhide (ox hide, ox-hide) ingots are popular trade goods during the Bonze Age. An ingot is a piece of metal or other material such as...
Sylvia RoseOct 14, 20236 min readCopper (Cu): Ruddy Metal of Myth & MagicCopper (Cu) is one of the original seven metals of antiquity and has been used for thousands of years. This metal is found in the ground...