Today is World Miners Day!
From the steel for our cars, to the copper wiring that binds our digital world together, everything we think of as our modern lives & comforts exist on the back of these intrepid men & women who spend every day digging in the earth #MinersDay #Thankyou
Did you Know : From the smart phone in your hand to the computer you rely on for work, modern electronics use gold, copper, zinc (which is 100% recyclable by the way), and several other minerals to function properly. #FastFacts
Did you Know : Far more than simply fuelling our vehicles and heating our homes, petroleum is used in plastic, crayons, DVD’s, antifreeze, lipstick and hair colouring. #FastFacts
Did you Know : In 2040 the International Energy Agency forecasts
that coal will provide 28% of the world’s electricity.
1.7x more than hydro, 2.8x more than wind and
4.5x more than solar. #FastFacts
Did you Know : After gold has been mined, approximately 63% is used in jewellery, 21% as coins, 15% in industrial uses and the other 1% in dental. #FastFacts
The Tropicana Gold Mine project is located 330 km northeast of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia #mineshowcase
