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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisanal_mining Artisanal mining]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisanal_mining Artisanal mining]
	* [http://~~www~~.~~artisanalmining~~.org/ "CASM" – Communities and Small-Scale Mining]		* [http://go.worldbank.org/4K0MT244R0"CASM" – Communities and Small-Scale Mining]

Conor at 22:17, 20 February 2011

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			{{Category=Materials}}
	[[File:Mining01.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|right\|Scenic view of the mining operations in Chloride, Arizona. This is in the northwest corner of the state. Here, gold, silver, turquoise and other minerals were blasted from the mountains.]]		[[File:Mining01.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|right\|Scenic view of the mining operations in Chloride, Arizona. This is in the northwest corner of the state. Here, gold, silver, turquoise and other minerals were blasted from the mountains.]]
	The earth's crust is full of small mineral deposits but their recovery may not be economic under the current system. Small-scale or "micro" mining ("artisanal mining") can extract wealth from small mineral deposits that might not be worthwhile to exploit by traditional large-scale mining processes. Despite smaller size, '''these deposits may still allow for high-margin operations'''. Small communities may profitably mine these reserves, although this requires a different mind-set. Communities can use low-tech excavation techniques, down to pick and shovel. Even if the infrastructure is more advanced, it does not have to be purchased and can possibly be built by the community itself, drastically cutting up-front investment requirements. Some recent advances in mining technology, such as [[biomining]] and [[Low-Cost_Diagnostics\|cheap sensors]] can easily be scaled down.		The earth's crust is full of small mineral deposits but their recovery may not be economic under the current system. Small-scale or "micro" mining ("artisanal mining") can extract wealth from small mineral deposits that might not be worthwhile to exploit by traditional large-scale mining processes. Despite smaller size, '''these deposits may still allow for high-margin operations'''. Small communities may profitably mine these reserves, although this requires a different mind-set. Communities can use low-tech excavation techniques, down to pick and shovel. Even if the infrastructure is more advanced, it does not have to be purchased and can possibly be built by the community itself, drastically cutting up-front investment requirements. Some recent advances in mining technology, such as [[biomining]] and [[Low-Cost_Diagnostics\|cheap sensors]] can easily be scaled down.
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisanal_mining Artisanal mining]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisanal_mining Artisanal mining]
	* [http://www.artisanalmining.org/ "CASM" – Communities and Small-Scale Mining]		* [http://www.artisanalmining.org/ "CASM" – Communities and Small-Scale Mining]
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	~~[[Category:Metalworks]]~~
	~~[[Category:Materials]~~]

Rasmus: /* Some principles for community based micro-mining */

2011-02-07T00:25:05Z

Some principles for community based micro-mining

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	# minimize energy requirements per cubic meter, use free energy that may be available (solar, hydro, biomass; other "stranded" energy)		# minimize energy requirements per cubic meter, use free energy that may be available (solar, hydro, biomass; other "stranded" energy)
	# ''slow but steady'' mining processes		# ''slow but steady'' mining processes
	# multiple products; use tailings for '''something''' ! (... construction, build dam, make terraces for farming, pile them onto existing domes to create underground caves, etc.)		# multiple products; use tailings pile for '''something''' ! (... construction, build dam, make terraces for farming, pile them onto existing domes to create underground caves, etc.)

	==Open Source Micromining vs. traditional artisanal mining ==		==Open Source Micromining vs. traditional artisanal mining ==

Rasmus: /* Open Source Micromining vs. traditional artisanal mining */

2011-02-06T11:52:22Z

Open Source Micromining vs. traditional artisanal mining

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	* multiple products (e.g. extract multiple minerals, plan mining with an eye for subsequent use such as aquaculture, construction or underground infrastructure).		* multiple products (e.g. extract multiple minerals, plan mining with an eye for subsequent use such as aquaculture, construction or underground infrastructure).
	* for metallurgy, use of [[induction furnace]] and [[digital fabrication]] are major improvements		* for metallurgy, use of [[induction furnace]] and [[digital fabrication]] are major improvements
	* advanced techniques for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_mine_ventilation underground mine ventilation] (e.g. using solar thermal or wind energy)		* advanced techniques for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_mine_ventilation underground mine ventilation] (e.g. using solar thermal or non-electric wind energy)
	* use of open source [[aerial Ropeways\|aerial ropeways]] to transport large amounts of earth/rock		* use of open source [[aerial Ropeways\|aerial ropeways]] to transport large amounts of earth/rock
	* low-level geothermal heat is major problem in traditional underground mining. Could be used for space heating in the future (greenhouses).		* low-level geothermal heat is major problem in traditional underground mining. Could be used for space heating in the future (greenhouses).

Rasmus: /* Related pages on OSE wiki */

2011-02-06T11:42:36Z

Related pages on OSE wiki

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	==Related pages on OSE wiki==		==Related pages on OSE wiki==
	[[Biomining]], [[Metal Refining]], [[solar metallurgy]],		[[Biomining\|biomining]], [[Metal Refining\|metal refining]], [[solar metallurgy]],

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Rasmus: /* Open Source Micromining vs. traditional artisanal mining */

2011-02-06T11:37:49Z

Open Source Micromining vs. traditional artisanal mining

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	* creative use of stranded energy		* creative use of stranded energy
	* mining not for the general market but for own use of the mineral (= very different economics)		* mining not for the general market but for own use of the mineral (= very different economics)
	* deep scientific understanding is required: metallurgy, chemistry, materials science, biotechnology		* deep scientific understanding is required: metallurgy, chemistry, materials science, biotechnology; open source online education makes this accessible now
	* availability of inexpensive sensors, cameras and computing power		* availability of inexpensive sensors, cameras and computing power
	* multiple products (e.g. extract multiple minerals, plan mining with an eye for subsequent use such as aquaculture, construction or underground infrastructure).		* multiple products (e.g. extract multiple minerals, plan mining with an eye for subsequent use such as aquaculture, construction or underground infrastructure).

Rasmus: int. link

2011-02-06T11:35:40Z

int. link

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	[[File:Mining01.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|right\|Scenic view of the mining operations in Chloride, Arizona. This is in the northwest corner of the state. Here, gold, silver, turquoise and other minerals were blasted from the mountains.]]		[[File:Mining01.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|right\|Scenic view of the mining operations in Chloride, Arizona. This is in the northwest corner of the state. Here, gold, silver, turquoise and other minerals were blasted from the mountains.]]
	The earth's crust is full of small mineral deposits but their recovery may not be economic under the current system. Small-scale or "micro" mining ("artisanal mining") can extract wealth from small mineral deposits that might not be worthwhile to exploit by traditional large-scale mining processes. Despite smaller size, '''these deposits may still allow for high-margin operations'''. Small communities may profitably mine these reserves, although this requires a different mind-set. Communities can use low-tech excavation techniques, down to pick and shovel. Even if the infrastructure is more advanced, it does not have to be purchased and can possibly be built by the community itself, drastically cutting up-front investment requirements. Some recent advances in mining technology, such as [[biomining]] and cheap sensors can easily be scaled down.		The earth's crust is full of small mineral deposits but their recovery may not be economic under the current system. Small-scale or "micro" mining ("artisanal mining") can extract wealth from small mineral deposits that might not be worthwhile to exploit by traditional large-scale mining processes. Despite smaller size, '''these deposits may still allow for high-margin operations'''. Small communities may profitably mine these reserves, although this requires a different mind-set. Communities can use low-tech excavation techniques, down to pick and shovel. Even if the infrastructure is more advanced, it does not have to be purchased and can possibly be built by the community itself, drastically cutting up-front investment requirements. Some recent advances in mining technology, such as [[biomining]] and [[Low-Cost_Diagnostics\|cheap sensors]] can easily be scaled down.

	==Problem statement==		==Problem statement==

Rasmus: couple of edits

2011-02-06T11:28:03Z

couple of edits

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	[[File:Mining01.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|right\|Scenic view of the mining operations in Chloride, Arizona. This is in the northwest corner of the state. Here, gold, silver, turquoise and other minerals were blasted from the mountains.]]		[[File:Mining01.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|right\|Scenic view of the mining operations in Chloride, Arizona. This is in the northwest corner of the state. Here, gold, silver, turquoise and other minerals were blasted from the mountains.]]
	The earth's crust is full of small mineral deposits but their recovery may not be economic under the current system. Small-scale or "micro" mining ("artisanal mining") can extract wealth from small mineral deposits that might not be worthwhile to exploit by traditional large-scale mining processes. Despite smaller size, '''these deposits may still allow for high-margin operations'''. Small communities may profitably mine these reserves, although this requires a different mind-set. Communities can use low-tech excavation techniques, down to pick and shovel. Even if the infrastructure is more advanced, it does not have to be purchased and can possibly be built by the community itself, drastically cutting up-front investment requirements. Some recent advances in mining technology, such as [[biomining]] and cheap sensors can easily be scaled down.		The earth's crust is full of small mineral deposits but their recovery may not be economic under the current system. Small-scale or "micro" mining ("artisanal mining") can extract wealth from small mineral deposits that might not be worthwhile to exploit by traditional large-scale mining processes. Despite smaller size, '''these deposits may still allow for high-margin operations'''. Small communities may profitably mine these reserves, although this requires a different mind-set. Communities can use low-tech excavation techniques, down to pick and shovel. Even if the infrastructure is more advanced, it does not have to be purchased and can possibly be built by the community itself, drastically cutting up-front investment requirements. Some recent advances in mining technology, such as [[biomining]] and cheap sensors can easily be scaled down.

			==Problem statement==
			* Economic models for mining have been based on corporate objectives rather than community needs
			* Systems used in resource exploitation are geared toward the highly specialized; a network of specialists is used to keep the systems running
			* These systems can sometimes exclude communities from participation. They can be marginalized due to lack of access to education.

	==Some principles for community based micro-mining==		==Some principles for community based micro-mining==
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	# ''slow but steady'' mining processes		# ''slow but steady'' mining processes
	# multiple products; use tailings for '''something''' ! (... construction, build dam, make terraces for farming, pile them onto existing domes to create underground caves, etc.)		# multiple products; use tailings for '''something''' ! (... construction, build dam, make terraces for farming, pile them onto existing domes to create underground caves, etc.)

	~~==Problem statement==~~
	* Economic models for mining have been based on corporate objectives rather than community needs
	* Systems used in resource exploitation are geared toward the highly educated and utilize a network of specialists to keep the systems running
	* These systems marginalize the participation of the community in the process because of our education levels in the community

	==Open Source Micromining vs. traditional artisanal mining ==		==Open Source Micromining vs. traditional artisanal mining ==
	* deep scientific understanding required: metallurgy, chemistry, materials science, biotechnology		* open source equipment reduces start-up cost
	* Open Source Equipment reduces start-up cost		* creative use of stranded energy
			* mining not for the general market but for own use of the mineral (= very different economics)
			* deep scientific understanding is required: metallurgy, chemistry, materials science, biotechnology
	* availability of inexpensive sensors, cameras and computing power		* availability of inexpensive sensors, cameras and computing power
	* creative use of stranded energy
	* multiple products (e.g. extract multiple minerals, plan mining with an eye for subsequent use such as aquaculture, construction or underground infrastructure).		* multiple products (e.g. extract multiple minerals, plan mining with an eye for subsequent use such as aquaculture, construction or underground infrastructure).
	* mining not for the general market but for own use of the mineral (very different economics)
	* for metallurgy, use of [[induction furnace]] and [[digital fabrication]] are major improvements		* for metallurgy, use of [[induction furnace]] and [[digital fabrication]] are major improvements
	* advanced techniques for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_mine_ventilation underground mine ventilation] (e.g. using solar thermal or wind energy)		* advanced techniques for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_mine_ventilation underground mine ventilation] (e.g. using solar thermal or wind energy)
	* use of open source [[aerial Ropeways\|aerial ropeways]] to transport large amounts of earth/rock		* use of open source [[aerial Ropeways\|aerial ropeways]] to transport large amounts of earth/rock
	* low-level geothermal heat is major problem in traditional underground mining. Could be used for space heating in the future (greenhouses~~; use heat exchanger if mine exhaust is somehow toxic~~).		* low-level geothermal heat is major problem in traditional underground mining. Could be used for space heating in the future (greenhouses).

	==Product Ecology==		==Product Ecology==

Rasmus: fixed internal links

2011-02-06T03:30:08Z

fixed internal links

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	* for metallurgy, use of [[induction furnace]] and [[digital fabrication]] are major improvements		* for metallurgy, use of [[induction furnace]] and [[digital fabrication]] are major improvements
	* advanced techniques for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_mine_ventilation underground mine ventilation] (e.g. using solar thermal or wind energy)		* advanced techniques for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_mine_ventilation underground mine ventilation] (e.g. using solar thermal or wind energy)
	* use of open source [[aerial Ropeways]] to transport large amounts of earth/rock		* use of open source [[aerial Ropeways\|aerial ropeways]] to transport large amounts of earth/rock
	* low-level geothermal heat is major problem in traditional underground mining. Could be used for space heating in the future (greenhouses; use heat exchanger if mine exhaust is somehow toxic).		* low-level geothermal heat is major problem in traditional underground mining. Could be used for space heating in the future (greenhouses; use heat exchanger if mine exhaust is somehow toxic).

	==Product Ecology==		==Product Ecology==
	* use of versatile agricultural equipment such as [[LifeTrac]] and [[Well Drilling Rig]]		* use of versatile agricultural equipment such as [[LifeTrac]] and [[Well Drilling Rig\|well drilling rig]]
	* mining of [[aluminum from clay]] using using hydrofluoric acid solution		* mining of [[aluminum from clay]] using using hydrofluoric acid solution
	* mining of copper with sulfuric acid (see: [[biomining]])		* mining of copper with sulfuric acid (see: [[biomining]])
	* use of [[biogas]] and syngas for carbothermal reduction of iron (see [[Metal Refining]])		* use of [[biogas]] and syngas for carbothermal reduction of iron (see [[Metal Refining\| metal refining]])
	* novel biotechnology methods (see [[biomining]])		* novel biotechnology methods (see [[biomining]])
	* for underground mining: use of thermal ventilation or [[compressed Air]]		* for underground mining: use of thermal ventilation or [[compressed Air\|compressed air]]

	==Related pages on OSE wiki==		==Related pages on OSE wiki==

Rasmus: /* Product Ecology */

2011-02-05T19:17:33Z

Product Ecology

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	* use of versatile agricultural equipment such as [[LifeTrac]] and [[Well Drilling Rig]]		* use of versatile agricultural equipment such as [[LifeTrac]] and [[Well Drilling Rig]]
	* mining of [[aluminum from clay]] using using hydrofluoric acid solution		* mining of [[aluminum from clay]] using using hydrofluoric acid solution
			* mining of copper with sulfuric acid (see: [[biomining]])
	* use of [[biogas]] and syngas for carbothermal reduction of iron (see [[Metal Refining]])		* use of [[biogas]] and syngas for carbothermal reduction of iron (see [[Metal Refining]])
	* novel biotechnology ~~techniques~~ (see [[~~Biomining~~]])		* novel biotechnology methods (see [[biomining]])
	* in underground mining: use of thermal ventilation or [[compressed Air]]		* for underground mining: use of thermal ventilation or [[compressed Air]]

	==Related pages on OSE wiki==		==Related pages on OSE wiki==