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Plant cellulose can be used to extract neodymium from e-waste

Penn State University researchers developed new nanotechnology to separate neodymium found in electronic waste using plant cellulose.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 29, 2021 | 6:06 am

Researchers develop anti-ageing chemistry to overcome next-gen lithium battery decay

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences mimicked natural processes…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 28, 2021 | 7:08 am

Digital Technology Supercluster launches Earth X-ray for low-impact mining project

Aim is to help mining exploration companies precision-target deposits beneath…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 25, 2021 | 1:37 pm

NORCAT wins VR education and training crown at 2021 VR Awards

NORCAT’s Vale VR training tool was one of 12 projects…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 25, 2021 | 10:18 am

YMP awards 35 scholarships worth $99,000 for 2021

Recognizing the next generation of Canadian mining industry leaders.

Northern Miner Staff | November 24, 2021 | 10:58 am

Rio Tinto supports education initiatives in Northwest Territories

Rio doubled scholarship funds to assist post-secondary students in NWT with the loss of revenue opportunities due to the pandemic.

MINING.com Editor | July 10, 2020 | 12:28 pm

Silver, copper, zinc used to make plastic conductive, more transparent

Researchers at the University of Michigan created a flexible transparent conductor that sandwiches a thin layer of silver between two “dielectric” materials and produces a conductive anti-reflection coating on the sheet of plastic.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 9, 2020 | 6:30 am

Unions seek covid-19 regulation, extensive efforts to protect mine workers

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit is considering a request by mine worker unions to require MSHA to create an emergency covid-19 regulation.

Avi Meyerstein - Husch Blackwell | July 9, 2020 | 6:00 am

In copper country, they’re using the metal to fight virus

Copper nanoparticles in disinfectants could be used to kill and prevent viruses and bacteria on surfaces.

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2020 | 9:44 am

Innovative ways to repurpose old mines

Many jurisdictions dictate that companies submit rehabilitation plans as a condition of getting a license to dig.

Rob Tyson - Mining International Inc. | July 7, 2020 | 1:43 pm

Metals production emissions must halve by 2040 – report

Wood Mackenzie says if the steel industry doesn’t comply, it would have to pay $191 billion per year in taxes.

MINING.com Editor | July 7, 2020 | 6:20 am

Deep Earth structures may reveal location of untapped base metal deposits

A new study proposes a high-tech treasure map that provides more accurate information so prospectors know where to look.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 6, 2020 | 6:30 am

Oldest ocher mine on American continent discovered in Mexico

A flooded cave in Quintana Roo hosts irrefutable evidence of prehistoric mining activities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 5, 2020 | 7:00 am

Former child miner wins Diana award for setting up school in India

Neeraj Murmu was among 23 young Indians recognized in this week's Diana Awards for their service to communities.

Reuters | July 3, 2020 | 9:52 am

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