Category Archives: Mining

In 1712, a tin mine in Cornwall needed an efficient way to pump water. In order to help the miners work more effectively, Thomas Newcomen and his associates would create the first steam-powered engine. Mining has a great history of design and development with new innovations in mining happening every day. Some of these innovations…

Gold, silver, copper. We mine a ton of great minerals in the United States that we use to create a ton of different machines and supplies with. Most people are aware of mines being in the sides of mountains, but have you ever wondered exactly where are minerals mined in the United States? Here’s a…