Mining and Metals
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10 Aug 2012I don’t usually post these kinds of niche infographics, but the ones by Visual Capitalist are are pretty well done – both in terms of content and design. If you want a backgrounder on anything that comes out of the ground (copper, gold, lithium, gas, oil, diamonds, etc), check them out.
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2 Responses to Mining and Metals
Jason Cox
August 12th, 2012 at 23:35
I love these kinds of visual educational infographics. I think it stems from early childhood and prolonged exposure to National Geographic. Good stuff.
Visual Capitalist
August 15th, 2012 at 14:10
Thanks Jason! It’s great to be posted on Chart Porn and to hear from fellow readers like yourself. All the best, and feel free to stop by our site anytime. If you’d like to stay up to date with what we do, there’s a mailing list, follow us on Twitter, like us on Fb, etc. You know that to do.