In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, research work has revealed unusual structures that are probably due ...

Cement prices in India are poised to rise following a Supreme Court decision allowing states to levy taxes on mineral rights.

TEHRAN - A burst water pipe in the yard of a rural house in Barzok, near the ancient city of Kashan, led to an unexpected ...

Limestone is a sedimentary rock created by ... Over time, this builds up to create the long, thin deposits that look like icicles hanging from the top of the cave. They’re the stalactites.

There are also enviable iron ore deposits in the county’s Ikutha district. But it is the discovery of limestone deposits in Kanziku, Mathima, Simisi and Ngaaie areas that has more recently drawn ...

As you would expect, many limestone deposits contain fossils of ancient animals and plants. Although limestone is a strong rock, it has particular characteristics which mean it is susceptible to ...