New uranium-containing mineral could provide information on how to clean up nuclear wasteOldsite forms from the interaction of air and water with uranium and iron-sulphide ores in humid underground environments.MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 9, 2021 | 6:11 am
Iron has been key for life on earth. What about on other planets?Oxford scientists have uncovered the likely mechanisms by which iron…MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 8, 2021 | 5:05 am
Visualizing the abundance of elements in the Earth’s crustElements in the Earth’s crust provide all the basic building…Visual Capitalist | December 7, 2021 | 7:41 am
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
BHP launches tailings challenge initiative Applications for $10 million in grants to developers are open until August. MINING.com Editor | June 22, 2020 | 3:33 pm
Two decades after Los Frailes tailings accident, Guadiamar River shows signs of recovery A study shows that measures taken following the breach at Boliden Apirsa’s lead and zinc mine have been effective in restoring the Guadiamar River. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 22, 2020 | 9:30 am
Fossilized fish linked to rare earths deposits Researchers discovered the origin of a large deposit of rare earths near the Japanese island of Minamitorishima. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 21, 2020 | 6:55 am
Investors, corporates don’t view ESG risks alike – report The 2020 Metals and Mining Survey obtained responses from more than 100 corporate issuers and investors active in the sector. MINING.com Editor | June 19, 2020 | 12:48 pm
Aboriginal group goes to court against Australian state over mining area The court action comes amid greater scrutiny of Aboriginal rights in Australia following the destruction of a sacred cave by Rio Tinto last month. Reuters | June 19, 2020 | 10:19 am
MINING PEOPLE: African Gold Group, Hudbay, Prime Mining, Torex, Radisson, Ucore Rare Metals Key moves in the mining industry. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 19, 2020 | 6:00 am
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Get caught up in a mining minute. MINING.com Editor | June 18, 2020 | 3:27 pm