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Zircon helps scientists learn about mineral resource accumulation on earth

While much of the original geological record is lost to erosion, durable minerals like zircon form sediments that effectively gather information from these lost worlds.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 7, 2022 | 6:06 am

How managing social performance can improve company-community relationships, business outcomes – report

The International Council on Mining and Metals launched a set…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 6, 2022 | 12:16 pm

Soil bacteria reveal it takes about 40 years to rehabilitate former mine sites

Effective rehabilitation can set up a predictable trajectory of recovery,…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 6, 2022 | 6:53 am

Women in Mining: Exploring paths to leadership

Online event March 15 opens up the dialogue.

Amanda Stutt | March 4, 2022 | 11:50 am

Bacteria help produce clean fuel from CO2 more efficiently

A recent development using enzymes from bacteria has led to…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 4, 2022 | 6:06 am

Miners speed up automation as covid-19 impacts linger

About 20% of people currently working in the mining and metals industry are at risk of being replaced by robots, says the the World Economic Forum.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2020 | 3:01 am

ESG metrics need reporting standard, says mining CEO

Polymetal CEO Vitaly Nesis told FT the current methods of ESG scoring are 'inconsistent and inaccurate'.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 20, 2020 | 2:45 pm

BC’s 14 operating mines could shrink to five – report

MABC warns the province's carbon leakage problem could see the mining industry shrink over 20 years.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | October 19, 2020 | 2:15 pm

25 chinchillas stand between Gold Fields and $7bn worth of Chilean gold

The miner is in the process of relocating 25 chinchillas, while construction of the mine camp is undergoing.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2020 | 10:03 am

Global Mining Symposium keynote speaker profile: David Rosenberg

The Northern Miner's Global Mining Symposium runs online November 10th and 12th.

MINING.com Editor | October 19, 2020 | 5:00 am

Countries being more transparent over resources reduce carbon emissions – study

Countries that are part of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative have seen their carbon emissions reduced considerably compared to the rest of the world.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 18, 2020 | 6:28 am

Rare win for union at Nevada Gold Mines

Operating Engineers Local 3 filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the National Labour Relations Board when Nevada Gold Mines withdrew recognition of the union.

Amanda Stutt | October 16, 2020 | 1:56 pm