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Curtin University, Draslovka partner to advance glycine leaching technology

Non-toxic amino acid has the potential to replace hazardous chemicals like cyanide in mineral extraction processes, Curtin professor says.

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…

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…

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…

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

Resource nationalism and political instability: Strategies for risk management

The resurgence of resource nationalism—particularly in countries experiencing political upheaval, poses a major risk to the ambitions of foreign mining companies and the battery revolution.

Timothy Foden, Kristen Young and Rebecca Mee | October 25, 2024 | 1:36 pm

Could seaweed farms become the next generation of mines?

Blue Evolution is working to develop a revolutionary method for sustainably extracting critical minerals and rare earth elements from seaweed.

Amanda Stutt | October 25, 2024 | 12:13 pm

Economic growth the main driver of long-term gold price, WGC research suggests

According to a new study by the World Gold Council, existing models for estimating gold’s expected returns may have understated its real long-term value.

Staff Writer | October 17, 2024 | 8:41 am

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