Mining is the industry which engages in the extraction of coal, gold, geological materials, or other valuable minerals from the ground, while drilling is essentially the mining of petroleum.
Regular Blogs
The official blog of the Arizona State Geologist shares information about mining and drilling in the state as well as news about the industry around the world.
http://arizonageology.blogspot.com/
Bluedaze: Drilling Reform for Texas
This weblog advocates for reform in drilling practices in the state of Texas. Topics include the Barnett Shale, a geological formation in the Bend Arch-Fort Worth Basin, hydraulic fracking, and illegal dumping.
http://txsharon.blogspot.com/
Just Digging: a Mining and Metals Blog
Shares commentary and news about the mining industry around the world. Topics include labor conflicts, non-ferrous metals, and rare earth.
http://justdigging.wordpress.com/
