MEC News
MEC attended the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, DC, April 6-8, 2018. Visitors to the MEC booth participated in hands-on activities while learning about mining safety, properties and uses of minerals.Weekly Fun Fact: What mineral often gives granite a pink color?
Click for the answer to this week's fun fact!Mining in Society Merit Badge
Find a wide range of useful resources for the Mining In Society Merit Badge.Periodic Table of the Elements
The interactive Periodic Table of the Elements lets you click on an element to learn its history, description, benefits, sources and biological rating.Mineral Resources Database
Learn about many minerals, their properties, mining information, and uses. This database contains: minerals and ores of specific elements; individual, highlighted minerals; a limited number of rocks; and a few, key industrial materials for reference.2018 Mineral Baby
Did you know the average American uses more than three million pounds of minerals, metals and fuels in his or her lifetime? The 2018 Mineral Baby illustrates the important work of the mining industry to support our daily lives.
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