Iron has been key for life on earth. What about on other planets?Oxford scientists have uncovered the likely mechanisms by which iron influenced the development of complex life forms.MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 8, 2021 | 5:05 am
Researchers develop covid-killing stainless steelThe newly-developed alloy can inactivate 99.75% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus…Bloomberg News | December 7, 2021 | 8:07 am
Newmont to sell first sustainability-linked bonds from a minerThe company’s 10-year bonds will pay investors a higher interest…Bloomberg News | December 6, 2021 | 1:20 pm
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
Pathways towards zero-emission copper mines The University of Sydney’s Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering prepared a report with key strategies to produce ‘green copper.’ Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 28, 2020 | 6:25 am
Origin of British Crown Jewels’ diamond revealed Researchers from the Gemological Institute of America believe the Cullinan Diamond may have a super-deep origin. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 28, 2020 | 5:00 am
Legal frameworks need improving for environmental, social impact assessments on mines The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development has released its newest report. MINING.com Editor | June 26, 2020 | 12:18 pm
World agencies step in as pandemic poverty hits artisanal miners The World Bank is creating a dedicated emergency relief fund for the estimated 40 million artisanal and small-scale miners worldwide. Reuters | June 26, 2020 | 9:15 am
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Get caught up in a mining minute. MINING.com Editor | June 25, 2020 | 1:16 pm
Mining’s evolving role in a post covid-19 world Is it the pandemic we had to have? Rob Tyson - Mining International Inc. | June 24, 2020 | 2:11 pm
Artisanal miner in Tanzania finds rare gemstones worth $3.3 million These were the two largest tanzanite gemstones ever found. Reuters | June 24, 2020 | 9:43 am
Is gender inequality mining’s ESG blindspot? Mining companies are failing to consider the disproportionate effects of mining on women and girls, says Responsible Mining Foundation. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 23, 2020 | 6:00 am