Geology

How Earth’s Subduction Zones Fuel the Global Mineral Engine

Beneath the crashing waves of the Pacific and the jagged peaks of the Andes lies a high-pressure conveyor belt that has been running for millions of years.

January 22, 2026

3 min

Properties of Common Minerals

Minerals are the fundamental building blocks of rocks, forming the foundation of our planet and providing essential resources. From the humble Graphite in a pencil to sparkling Garnets in jewelry, minerals vary widely. But how do we tell these natural treasures apart?

May 2, 2025

1 min

Copper & Gold Giants in the Tethyan Belt

As one of Earth's most significant metallogenic belts, the Tethyan Belt carves a vast path across the globe, stretching thousands of kilometers from Europe, through the Middle East and the Himalayas, and extending into Southeast Asia.

April 8, 2025

1 min