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History of Copper Mining in Northern Ontario
Copper mining is historically important to the economy of North Ontario, especially in the Sudbury to Lake Superior region. Copper was...

Sylvia Kay Rose
Aug 76 min read
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Copper Mining in Northern Ontario
Copper mining in North Ontario is a vital part of local economy and the global copper supply chain. This region of boreal forest, ancient...

Sylvia Rose
Aug 39 min read
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Vulcano: Child Miners, Gods & Extremophiles
Vulcano is part of the Aeolian Island archipelago of Italy. Named for Vulcan, Roman god of fire and metalworking, Vulcano is a unique...

Sylvia Rose
Dec 24, 20245 min read
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Cobalt (Co): The Little Goblin Who Could
Cobalt is a silvery grey metal used across various fields, including science, medicine, and industry. It receives its name from the...

Sylvia Rose
Nov 28, 20246 min read
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Steam & Coal in Victorian Germany
In Victorian era Germany, steam is an engineer's dream. Wood burning steam machines and logging for quick construction almost destroy the...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 23, 20236 min read
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