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Scientists improve technique for conversion of CO2 emissions into fuel feedstock

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have improved the selectivity of electrochemical reduction, which allows for the conversion of CO2 emissions into a fuel feedstock.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 24, 2021 | 5:06 am

Can plants that suck metal from soil replace mining?

Agro-mining is the process of growing plants that absorb metal…

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 10:17 am

Mechanism behind coal creation may be different than previously thought

Penn State University researchers discovered that organic material eventually becomes…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 22, 2021 | 6:06 am

Scientists want to engineer bacteria to sustainability mine rare earths

Cornell researchers are looking for an environmentally friendly, low-temperature, low-pressure…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 21, 2021 | 7:16 am

Education spotlight: Understanding the mining industry

‘What is Mining’ answers questions on how the industry operates…

Amanda Stutt | November 18, 2021 | 3:53 pm

Moon richer in metals than previously thought — NASA

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2020 | 7:18 am

‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits

An autonomous 'hunter drone' finds fluorescent targets including minerals and gemstones.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 3, 2020 | 6:35 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Get caught up in a mining minute.

MINING.com Editor | July 2, 2020 | 1:13 pm

ESG policies boost mining investor confidence – report

PwC study finds institutional investors increasingly taking ESG into account.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | July 2, 2020 | 12:17 pm

Goal of tailings management should be zero harm – report

142 scientists, community groups and NGOs from 24 countries published a set of guidelines for the safer storage of mine waste.

MINING.com Editor | July 1, 2020 | 6:00 am

#Mining Feeds BC Food Bank Challenge launched

AMEBC and Integra Resources has launched the #MiningFeedsBC Food Bank Challenge to help fundraise for Food Banks BC.

MINING.com Editor | June 30, 2020 | 6:00 am

How do you evaluate gold heap leach projects?

Since 2017, the gold resources reported at mine projects have grown from 700 million troy ounces in 41 countries to 877 million troy ounces in 52 countries in 2020.

Costmine | June 29, 2020 | 6:00 am