=== Mining Industry ===
Contributors: VWThemes 
Tags: left-sidebar, right-sidebar, one-column, two-columns, three-columns, four-columns, grid-layout, wide-blocks, block-patterns, block-styles, flexible-header, custom-colors, custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, custom-header, editor-style, featured-images, footer-widgets, sticky-post, full-width-template, theme-options, translation-ready, threaded-comments, post-formats, rtl-language-support, blog, portfolio, photography
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 0.5.1
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

== Description ==

The Mining Industry theme is a robust and visually striking template created for businesses and professionals looking to build a mining industry website covering underground mining, open-pit mining, surface mining, mineral exploration, mineral extraction, and mining equipment supply. It is ideal for companies in gold mining, coal mining, rare earth mining, metal mining, quarrying, mining logistics, and resource development, as well as mining contractors,consultants, engineers, suppliers, and junior mining companies. With modern design elements, bold typography, industry-relevant icons, and dynamic layout options, it effectively showcases drilling rigs, heavy machinery, geological surveys, mineral processing plants, and mine safety protocols with clarity. The theme also supports service sections, project portfolios, ESG in mining initiatives, case studies, video backgrounds, and image galleries to highlight mining consultancy, equipment manufacturing, and operational achievements. Responsive and SEO-optimized, it ensures strong performance across all devices and search engines. Equipped with real-time customization, one-click demo import, and interactive contact forms, it integrates seamlessly with the Contact Form 7 plugin for smooth communication and lead generation. Perfect for building an industrial company profile, global mining projects showcase, or a professional mining business website, this theme positions your brand as a leader in the international mining market while driving trust, investment, and long-term growth.

== Changelog ==

= 0.5.1 =
* Resolved css error.

= 0.4.8 =
* Fixed front-end CSS issue on homepage.

= 0.4.7 =
* Added progress bar setting in customizer.
* Added hover effect and animation on single post and shop page.
* Updated pot file.
* Updated rtl file.
* Resolved error on bundle link and upgrade to pro link.

= 0.4.6 =
* Added hover effect options for single post featured image.
* Updated RTL css file.
* Updated Pot file.
* Resolved getstarted error.
* Resolved css error in notice responsive.
* Fetching post on blog menu.
* Updated TGM plugin activation file.   

= 0.4.5 =
* Resolved minor bug.

= 0.4.4 =
* Tested upto WP v6.9.
* Resolved css bugs.
* Added animation to single post image.
* Set pages in container.

= 0.4.3 =
* Resolved css error.

= 0.4.2 = 
* Added menus on demo import.
* Resolved css error. 
* Changed bundle count.
* Resolved activation notice dismiss issue.

= 0.4.1 = 
* Added show /hide blog page border,border color and border width setting.
* Changed category text styling in single post.

= 0.4 =
* Resolved monir css errors.

= 0.3.9 =
* Added block pattern.
* Added first capital letter option in blog post setting.

= 0.3.8 =
* Added sticky sidebar option.
* Resolved css responsive.

= 0.3.7 =
* Updated description.

= 0.3.6 =
* Updated description.

= 0.3.5 =
* Updated description.

= 0.3.4 =
* Updated fontawesome file.
* Added animations to sidebar,footer and related post.
* Added show/hide animation option.
* Added hover effect to shop page img.
* Updated pot file.

= 0.3.2 =
* Added show/hide sticky copyright option.
* Added footer social icons font size option.

= 0.3.1 =
* Updated coupen code.
* Updated activation notice.
* Added blog post image hover effect.
* Added scroll top icon hover effect.
* Resolved error for blog post button letter-spacing.
* Added show/hide footer social icons option. 
* Added footer social icons alignment option. 
* Added premium sections in customizer.

= 0.3 =
* Added coupon code in getstarted.
* Added footer credit link.
* Added demo import for theme.
* Added upgrade pro and view demo button in activation notice.
* Added global color.
* Added ibtana recommendation.
* Added doc link in customizer.
* Added ibtana-page-template.php.
* Updated pot file.

= 0.2 =
* Resolved issues.

= 0.1 =
* Initial version released.

== Resources ==

Mining Industry WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025 VWThemes
Mining Industry is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL.

Theme is Built using the following resource bundles.

= Bootstrap =
* Mark Otto
* copyright 2011-2020, Mark Otto
* https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/releases/download/v5.0.1/bootstrap-5.0.1-dist.zip
* License: Code released under the MIT License.
* https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/main/LICENSE

= Font-Awesome =
* Dave gandy
* Copyright (c) 2025 Fonticons, Inc. Dave gandy
* https://github.com/FortAwesome/Font-Awesome
* License: Icons: CC BY 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
* https://github.com/FortAwesome/Font-Awesome/blob/6.x/LICENSE.txt

= Customizer Pro =
* Justin Tadlock
* Copyright 2016, Justin Tadlock
* https://github.com/justintadlock/trt-customizer-pro.git
* License: GNU General Public License v2.0
* http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html

= WOW JS =
* Matthieu Aussaguel
* Copyright 2016, Matthieu Aussaguel
* https://github.com/matthieua/WOW
* License: GPLv3
* https://github.com/matthieua/WOW/blob/master/README.md

= Animate CSS =
* Daniel Eden
* Copyright 2021 Daniel Eden
* https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css
* License: 2.1
* https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css/blob/main/LICENSE

= Typography =
* Justin Tadlock
* Copyright 2015, Justin Tadlock
* https://github.com/justintadlock/customizer-typography.git
* License: GNU General Public License v2.0
* https://github.com/justintadlock/customizer-typography/blob/master/license.md

= Webfonts Loader =
* https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader
* License: https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader/blob/master/LICENSE

= Owl Carousel =
* David Deutsch
* Copyright 2013-2018, David Deutsch
* https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2
* Licensed under: SEE LICENSE IN https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2/blob/master/LICENSE

= TGMPA =
* GaryJones Copyright (C) 1989, 1991
* https://github.com/TGMPA/TGM-Plugin-Activation/blob/develop/LICENSE.md
* License: GNU General Public License v2.0
* https://github.com/TGMPA/TGM-Plugin-Activation

== Fonts ==
* Figtree *
* Source : https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Figtree
* License: https://fonts.google.com/knowledge/glossary/licensing

= Pxhere Images =
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/license

Header Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/991241
	
Slider Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1193286

Slider Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1193278

Slider Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1107568

Project Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/990152

Project Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1035378

Project Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1343423

Project Image
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1376005

* All the icons taken from genericons licensed under GPL License.
http://genericons.com/

== Theme Documentation == 

Documentation : https://preview.vwthemesdemo.com/docs/free-mining-industry/