From the smartphone to the operating room: the invisible role of mining
Mining is often presented as something far away, heavy, industrial and incompatible with the modern way of life. In the public debate, it is often reduced to pictures of careers, cars...
Stefan Velev: Without new geological surveys, Bulgaria will miss its chance for critical raw materials
Bulgaria has the geological potential to be part of the new European and global race for critical raw materials, but without modern studies, our country risks....
The road from rock to metal
You are holding a phone in your hand. It has honey in it, gold, cobalt, lithium, rare earth elements and dozens more metals. A few million ago — and sometimes...
From ornament to electronics: the true value of gold
Gold has been a symbol of wealth for centuries, power and beauty. But its true value is far from limited to jewelry and investment bullion. IN...
Copper - the metal, without which there is no green transition
When we talk about a green transition, most often we imagine solar panels, wind turbines, electric cars, batteries and modern power grids. Behind all these technologies, however, stands....
How to determine the age of rocks?
Determining the age of rocks is a fundamental process, which allows scientists to reconstruct 4,5 billion years of history and understand the evolution of the earth...
Quartz – from rock to chips and glass
The mineral quartz is the fundamental building block of modern civilization, becoming an indispensable component for high technology. This "invisible hero" of the digital age makes....
The ore road – from deposit to metal
The path of the ore begins deep in the bowels of the earth and goes through a complex technological transformation, to turn into the metal, which builds our modern...
Gold - the secrets of the eternal metal from mining to investment
Gold is the name of the most desirable precious metal in human history, uniting unique physical characteristics and enduring economic value. In this comprehensive...
Lithium, nickel, cobalt and graphite – who serves what?
Lithium, nickel, cobalt and graphite are at the heart of the modern technological revolution, becoming the most sought after raw materials on the planet. These four elements form the "heart"..
Critical raw materials: The invisible cost of the green transition
Although often invisible to the end user, t.nar. critical raw materials are the true architect of the digital age and a prerequisite for the technological survival of the modern...
