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New method recovers 50% lithium from batteries in 30 seconds

Researchers at Rice University used microwave radiation and a biodegradable solvent to expedite lithium recovery.

Staff Writer | July 30, 2024 | 9:46 am

Controversial Japanese gold mine designated as UN heritage site

The Sado mine operated for nearly 400 years and was…

Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 1:48 pm

Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ being produced by seabed metals

Researchers sampled the seabed of the Clarion-Clapperton Zone to assess…

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 9:37 am

Earth’s largest iron ore deposits are a billion years younger than believed, research reveals

Researchers found the Hamersley deposits in Western Australia formed between…

Staff Writer | July 22, 2024 | 3:58 pm

Life after mining: New book spotlights global reclamation projects

'102 Things to Do with a Hole in the Ground'…

Amanda Stutt | July 19, 2024 | 4:49 pm

The Mine that Fell Asleep in the Goldfields awakens young minds

Author Catherine Lalut didn’t jump from mining engineer to children’s author quickly, but the journey was enriching.

Henry Lazenby | March 27, 2024 | 6:56 am

How science may assist green metals exploration efforts

A recent paper in the journal Science Advances reveals new information that may inform future metal prospecting.

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 6:02 am

Research and Innovation week at Cambrian College coming up in Sudbury, Ontario

Research and development in focus from April 8-12 at Cambrian’s main campus.

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 10:44 am

Researchers evaluate paths to create super diamonds

Super diamonds are scientifically known as eight-atom body-centred cubic crystals.

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 5:36 am

Scientists discover origin of corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel

Researchers delved into the mysterious world of pitting corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel 316L.

Staff Writer | March 24, 2024 | 6:35 am

Prevention is the solution to the mining industry’s most common injuries and ailments

Each worksite presents its own unique challenges and requirements, but injuries and ailments occur across the 12,563 active mines in the United States.

Chris Murff | March 22, 2024 | 3:05 pm

Gold nanoclusters help remove toxic chemicals from wastewater

A scientific team at Flinders University has discovered a novel way to degrade and potentially remove toxic organic chemicals, including azo dyes, from wastewater.

Staff Writer | March 20, 2024 | 6:06 am

Nutrien donates $11m to Saskatchewan School of Mining

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received the largest gift from a corporate donor in its history toward its Time to Rise campaign supporting the construction of the new Saskatoon campus.

Staff Writer | March 19, 2024 | 4:17 pm

Barrick opens training academy at Buzwagi mine in Tanzania

The Barrick Academy will be training more than 2,000 foremen, supervisors and superintendents from the Africa and Middle East region in the next 24 months.

Staff Writer | March 18, 2024 | 3:31 pm

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