TechnoMine is the webs most comprehensive collection of news, views, reviews, and resources on the science, engineering, and technology of mining. TechnoMine is a collection of topic-specific pages that bring you focused information and resources relevant to your mine and your company. Go in depth into a mining topic via our Technology Reviews, as well as links to technical papers and websites in through the InfoMine Library. Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions that will help you use and benefit from TechnoMine.
The Mission of TechnoMine is simple: Be the webs most comprehensive source of information & resources on the science, engineering, and technology of mining.
What is the content of TechnoMine?
On the Home Page of TechnoMine you will find these resources:
New on TechnoMine: a constantly updated selection of the best new technical papers on mining.
Technology Sites: each site focuses on a specific area of mining, from exploration through, processing, waste disposal, and all the way to closure.
Technical Partner Sites: these sites are maintained by independent technical partners on important mining technology including cyanide, biometallurgy and reclamation.
Technology Reviews: a link to nearly 100 Technology Reviews on mining technology from Acid Mine Drainage to Ventilation.
What does each TechnoMine section consist of?
Each of our technology-specific sites includes these features, facilities, and resources:
News relevant news from around the world specific to each technology site
LinksMine direct links to InfoMines links database via selected & relevant keywords
Publications direct links to InfoMine's publications database via selected & relevant keywords
Featured Articles short, pointed articles that provide news, views, opinions, and links on a wide range of topics relevant to each sites focus
Technology Reviews and E-Books a listing of the TechnoMine reviews and resources that provide more in-depth technical information
Additional Links Contextual-based links to additional TechnoMine information (media), InfoMine media, and offsite media.
Other Resources - Down the Right-Hand Side of the screen you will find even more selected & relevant information linking to InfoMine, EduMine, Careers, Consultants, and Suppliers
Who writes for TechnoMine?
Most of the text on TechnoMine is by , a semi-retired mining engineer who has worked over thirty years on mining projects in Africa, Canada, and the United States. Major contributors to the sites are Dan Oancea and Sahar Pakzad.
How can I contribute to or get featured on TechnoMine?
Please contact .
Keep in mind our strict policy regarding what we write about and what we post:
It must come to our attention
It must interest us and be of interest to you
We must be convinced we can add value by writing about it or posting it
Who are the TechnoMine "target" audience?
Our target audience is the folk who come each day to read what we write, to use the information we post, and to see the news that we stream. We are proud to have them come, regardless of the country they click in from, regardless of the technology they practice, regardless of the mine they work for, and regardless of what they have to spend on goods and services. We neither seek nor keep detailed statistics of the origins or intentions of our readers. We are satisfied that their interest is mining technology (for or against) and we are satisfied they come to our site.
We know that our audience includes the best in the world. We know our audience includes those who make mining what it is, and who influence technical decisions on mines and about mines. We believe their interest is the whole world of the technology of people, places, events, widgets, and processes in mining. And so we cater to them.
How can I search for a topic on TechnoMine?
As easy as using Google. At the top of each TechnoMine page is a yellow search box. Simply type in your keywords, click on Search TechnoMine, and up will come results for all of the TechnoMine information.
You can also browse the topics by clicking on the keywords in the tag cloud on the TechnoMine homepage, under "Discover TechnoMine"
Where do I find all the Technology Reviews in one place.
The easiest way is to click this link, and you will go straight to the page that has them all listed alphabetically. Alternatively, you can find them all listed and made readily accessible by clicking on the Technology Reviews bullet just to the left of the TechnoMine Home page.
You can also find them grouped according to topic in each of the Technology Sites.
Please note that we write these technical reviews on the basis of the information that comes to our attention, on the basis of what interests us, and on the basis that it makes your tasks easier by directing you to resources on the specific topic. If you would like to write a technology review or add your services and products to a technology review that is already up, simply .
What news will I find on TechnoMine?
Each page of TechnoMine has its own news feed on topics of interest to the community served by that page. For example, if your interest is tailings, the news feed to TailingsMine contains all the news items we can find on tailings in the mining industry. If your interest is people in the mining industry, PeopleMine contains all the news items we can find on people in the mining industry.
How can I best advertise on TechnoMine?
There are many good ways to advertise on TechnoMine. Please see the TechnoMine Catalog for more information about advertising opportunities, or contact one of our sales representatives. You can also email . He won't sell you an ad, but will help you through the alternatives and maybe help you make the best choice. Here are some of his general preferences:
Buy an advert on the InfoMine Home page and demand as a special low-cost add-on an advert on the TechnoMine Home page and also get an advert on as many of the topic-specific pages as you consider best promote your product, services, or market strengths.
Buy an advert on the TechnoMine Home page and as many of the technology-specific pages such as EquipTechMine and/or TailingsMine, and/or LawMine as you feel bring you the best bundle of opportunities. This must cost less than the first option, but may provide you the cost-effective focus you want.
By one or more adverts on one or more technology-specific pages such as PeopleMine and/or EnviroMine and/or the Cyantist as you think is commensurate with your needs and budget.
And now we have contextual advertising, so right now come and discuss with us how to buy one or more key words and make sure that every time any one of the articles uses your chosen word, such as blasting, or drilling, or cyanide, your ad appears by magic in the right hand column of the screen.
