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Royal Cornwall Museum reveals first Bronze Age tin mining tools discovered in Europe

Recent carbon dating research provides insight into the mining techniques of our ancestors.

Staff Writer | June 14, 2024 | 3:41 pm

Women in Mining spotlight: Flavia Tata Nardini

CEO and co-founder of Fleet Space Technologies, which was named…

Amanda Stutt | June 13, 2024 | 11:00 am

Ontario Mine Rescue names 2024 provincial competition winners

Out of eight teams, Agnico Eagle’s Macassa Mine came out…

Staff Writer | June 11, 2024 | 12:18 pm

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

New report by the Boston Consulting Group explores the impact…

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

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

AI to help determine best carbon capture material

US researchers using generative artificial intelligence to dream up previously unknown building block candidates.

Staff Writer | February 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

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