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Mining sector cyberattacks linked to third-party supplier access in 76% of cases – report

Growing challenges cybersecurity leaders faced in 2024 were in safeguarding cyber-physical systems.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 4:45 pm

Taylor Swift’s tunes rock Vancouver’s economy, but mining keeps the beat

Another star, which may not have the glitz and glamour…

Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 10:39 am

Rio Tinto, Imperial College London launch Centre for Future Materials

Rio will invest $150 million in the Centre over the…

Staff Writer | December 2, 2024 | 3:31 pm

Curtin University, Draslovka partner to advance glycine leaching technology

Non-toxic amino acid has the potential to replace hazardous chemicals…

Staff Writer | November 22, 2024 | 4:02 pm

Rio Tinto report shows bullying remains rife with women targeted

Rio Tinto’s latest report comes after the government of Western…

Bloomberg News | November 19, 2024 | 5:31 pm

Calgary researcher wins Mitacs Innovation Award for tailings dam monitoring technology

Dr. Susanne Ouellet’s ideas are based in part on her discovery about landslides, where she used DAS to reveal previously unknown slope failure mechanisms.

Staff Writer | November 19, 2024 | 5:14 pm

University of Arizona gets $2.5m grant from Freeport-McMoRan to fuel mining education

The investment comes as the mining industry also adapts to the increasing demand for minerals crucial to green energy technologies.

Staff Writer | November 15, 2024 | 11:02 am

Curtin University’s environmental DNA program expands mission with $5m funding from BHP

The nine ongoing projects include developing new eDNA methods to survey threatened and elusive reptile populations in the Pilbara region.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2024 | 1:21 pm

Mining for Diversity Gala highlights advancements of women in industry

Women in Mining Sudbury will be hosting its first annual Mining for Diversity Gala on Nov. 21.

Staff Writer | November 11, 2024 | 10:14 am

Fasken named global mining law firm of the year

Fasken has received two awards at the Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) Awards in London.

Staff Writer | November 8, 2024 | 1:02 pm

Teck’s Amparo Cornejo named TNM’s first Operator of the Year

Cornejo,first joined Teck in 2014 as director of social responsibility and corporate affairs.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 7, 2024 | 1:00 pm

Agnico Eagle, Teck among top winners of 2025 PDAC awards

The Bill Dennis Award goes to the exploration team who discovered the East Gouldie gold deposit at Agnico's Canadian Malartic mine.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | November 6, 2024 | 8:20 am

Column: The US needs a clear, climate-focused mining strategy

To maximize national and climate security, the US must constructively engage with the mining industry, regardless of who’s in the White House, writes Peter Bryant.

Peter Bryant | November 4, 2024 | 4:19 pm

US recycles the most gold from e-waste, study shows

It is estimated that the US generated 13,767 kg of gold that year worth around £882.8 million from its e-waste in 2022.

Staff Writer | October 28, 2024 | 10:29 am

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