Education Top Stories

New training program aims to tackle labour shortage, break barriers in Canadian mining

The 14-week program at Collège Boréal, called Mining Potential, will launch at its campuses in Sudbury and Timmins to expose students to the mining industry and prepare them for entry-level jobs.

Northern Miner Staff | February 15, 2022 | 6:00 am

From ancient pups to warships – miners find more than just ore

Miners have come across treasures that even though have nothing…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 13, 2022 | 1:09 pm

Mining will profit from supporting carbon tax policies, researchers say

“To get to zero emissions, we need metals. It would…

Naimul Karim | February 11, 2022 | 6:00 am

Researchers develop ICP-coring system for deep mining

A new coring system has the potential to obtain and…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 10, 2022 | 6:06 am

The 20 best mining schools in the world

The QS World University Rankings by Subject released this week…

MINING.com Editor | February 8, 2022 | 1:46 pm

Scientists give new clues to find iron ore deposits

The key is to know that some deposits are formed from an unusual magma-like liquid.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 27, 2020 | 6:15 am

Artisanal mining linked to UN sustainable development goals – report

The first assessment of the relationships between ASM and United Nations sustainable development goals is being brought to the General Assembly.

Amanda Stutt | September 25, 2020 | 12:47 pm

ABB and UWA join to realize future of digital mines

An offsite test laboratory will evaluate efficacy of interoperability of technology without disrupting ongoing mining activities.

MINING.com Editor | September 24, 2020 | 2:38 pm

Some carbon-rich exoplanets may be made of diamonds

Researchers believe that carbon-rich exoplanets could convert to diamonds if water were present.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 23, 2020 | 6:30 am

Laser mining – the light at the end of the tunnel?

The GOC prototype addresses key issues like mining using less explosives, chemicals and waste.

Amanda Stutt | September 22, 2020 | 11:18 am

It is possible to recover lithium cobalt oxide from spent batteries – study

Most battery recycling processes extract the materials separately and require additional reagents to put them together.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 21, 2020 | 8:32 am

Webinar: Golden Triangle public data

Geoscience BC's complimentary webinar takes place September 29.

MINING.com Editor | September 21, 2020 | 8:00 am

Colloids may be key to effective reclamation efforts at inactive mine sites

Research at the Cluff Lake uranium mine site reveals that colloids need to be monitored because they may form contaminating sediments.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2020 | 6:39 am

CIBJO to train CSR, SDG officers in jewellery industry

CIBJO and Intertek Italia would create a pilot program that could lead to the creation of the World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 18, 2020 | 6:30 am

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