Copper coating could enhance effectiveness of masks against covid-19Using a thin-film coating of copper or copper compounds on surfaces could enhance copper's ability to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus.MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 31, 2021 | 8:00 am
World’s first school for holistic mining management incorporates ESG agendaThe University of Arizona’s School of Mining and Mineral Resources…Amanda Stutt | December 29, 2021 | 11:53 am
Chilean researchers want to turn copper tailings into construction materialsBesides limiting the accumulation of tailings in the environment, the…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 28, 2021 | 12:13 pm
Making mining employment less challenging The Australian Government is on a path to make the process of job-hunting more streamlined. Rob Tyson - Mining International Inc. | August 24, 2020 | 6:00 am
Rio Tinto chiefs lose millions over aboriginal site blast Rio will cut short-term bonuses of some senior executives after internal review found “systemic failures in the cultural heritage management system.” Cecilia Jamasmie | August 24, 2020 | 3:53 am
Germany working towards extracting lithium from thermal water reservoirs Researchers have developed a process to extract lithium from the salty thermal water reservoirs in the Upper Rhine Trench. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 23, 2020 | 6:56 am
Li-ion patent applications grow 300% over last decade – report Research by IDTechEx states that the rise in patent applications reveals that competition between battery manufacturers is intensifying. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 21, 2020 | 6:15 am
Young Diamantaires launch fundraiser for SA school #morethanadiamond campaign aims to build a library and kitchen at Renaissance High School in Messina, South Africa. MINING.com Editor | August 20, 2020 | 1:52 pm
AusIMM launches EEF scholarship program The 2021 EEF Scholarship provides support to students throughout their higher education studies to kick start their career in mining. MINING.com Editor | August 19, 2020 | 1:27 pm
Jetti Resources’ quest for copper mining’s holy grail New technology makes it possible to extract copper from low-grade primary sulfides like chalcopyrite, CEO says. Amanda Stutt | August 18, 2020 | 2:09 pm
Copper catalyst efficiently turns CO2 into useful fuels Scientists found a way to fine-tune a copper catalyst to efficiently produce complex hydrocarbons from CO2. MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 17, 2020 | 6:30 am
Platinum, copper, nickel alloy may be key for smart biomedical devices Researchers in Switzerland have used a platinum, copper, nickel and phosphorous alloy to develop an electrically conductive fibre. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 16, 2020 | 6:00 am