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How mining companies can break out of the talent trap — report

New report by the Boston Consulting Group explores the impact of an aging workforce on mining companies and outlines what must be done to incentivize and attract young talent.

Staff Writer | June 5, 2024 | 4:46 pm

Mine pollution has isolated British trout — study

Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines…

Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 6:15 am

Rio Tinto marks 70th year of operations at British Columbia’s only aluminum smelter

Rio hosted a celebration on June 1 at the Kitimat…

Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 4:22 pm

Equinox organizes fundraiser for Ontario hospital

The “Ride to Greenstone” will be an epic 3,634-km bike…

Staff Writer | June 3, 2024 | 11:36 am

Geoscience BC seeks further collaborations on critical minerals and metals research

The first phase will collate and analyze existing information from…

Staff Writer | May 31, 2024 | 1:21 pm

First Phosphate gets mining research and innovation grant from Québec

The company’s objective is to see the development of a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery valley in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region of Quebec.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 3:56 pm

O3 Mining wins 2024 PDAC Sustainable Development Award

This award is given for "demonstrating an exceptional commitment to sustainable development in the mining industry".

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 1:38 pm

Colorado School of Mines, USGS, major miners join forces to study geologic hydrogen

Geologic hydrogen is a naturally occurring gas with significant potential as an energy resource.

Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 6:06 pm

Zutari recognizes women engineers on World Engineering Day

Consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm showcases four exceptional women engineers from its ranks.

Staff Writer | March 4, 2024 | 1:35 pm

Fleet Space, Stanford University’s Mineral-X team up to advance space-enabled climate innovation

The focus will be on the optimization of drill targeting using satellite connectivity and space-enabled geophysical sensors to deliver real-time subsurface insight at scale.

Staff Writer | March 4, 2024 | 12:34 pm

As batteries demand more cobalt, scientists figure out how to use less for blue pigments

Scientists have discovered a new blue pigment that uses less cobalt but still maintains a brilliant shine.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 2:10 am

Lithium potential mapped in northeast British Columbia

Test results indicate that it may be economic to extract lithium from brines alongside natural gas development in the province, Geoscience BC said.

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 2:44 pm

Positive under-the-radar trends for mining in Africa in 2024

The continent hosts more than half the planet’s platinum group metal, manganese and cobalt reserves – vital for certain battery storage technologies.

Andrew van Zyl | February 28, 2024 | 7:51 am

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

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