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New beetle species discovered at Orapa diamond mine in Botswana

Researchers say the Orapa deposits are enriching humanity’s understanding of Cretaceous ecosystems.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 6:06 am

Grand Canyon groundwater systems’ high interconnectivity makes nearby uranium mining risky – study

Researchers say uranium mining near the Grand Canyon's springs and…

Staff Writer | March 28, 2024 | 6:18 am

The Mine that Fell Asleep in the Goldfields awakens young minds

Author Catherine Lalut didn’t jump from mining engineer to children’s…

Henry Lazenby | March 27, 2024 | 6:56 am

How science may assist green metals exploration efforts

A recent paper in the journal Science Advances reveals new…

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 6:02 am

Research and Innovation week at Cambrian College coming up in Sudbury, Ontario

Research and development in focus from April 8-12 at Cambrian’s…

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 10:44 am

Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report

Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw materials.

Amanda Stutt | December 13, 2023 | 1:44 pm

Curtin University research fellow wins Mineralogical Society of America award

Dr. Denis Fougerouse from the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences named 2024 recipient.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2023 | 4:42 pm

Saskatchewan post-secondary schools to create new Global Institute for Energy and Mines

GIEMS will also provide training and experiential learning to help build the provincial workforce in the areas of skilled trades, engineers and scientists.

Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 4:57 am

Mitacs taps UBC mining professor Bern Klein for exceptional leadership award

Dr. Bern Klein teaches at the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering at the University of British Columbia.

Staff Writer | December 7, 2023 | 9:38 am

Barrick named Tanzania’s employer of the year

North Mara mine has been named employer of the year at the 2023 Association of Tanzania Employers awards ceremony.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2023 | 3:44 pm

Rio Tinto donates C$400,000 to domestic violence prevention in Canada

Funds to be distributed among 15 organisations that provide essential services to individuals affected by domestic and family violence.

Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 4:33 pm

Scientists use copper to reduce cost of cancer treatment

UCLA researchers devised an inexpensive way to produce a molecule used in anti-cancer drugs from a chemical costing just $3 per gram.

Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 5:54 am

Women in Mining spotlight: Jamie Wallisch

Regulatory & sustainability expert at Assent reports on conditions at artisanal cobalt mines in the DRC.

Amanda Stutt | November 30, 2023 | 11:10 am

Arca Climate Technologies launches pilot project with BHP to capture CO2 from mine waste

Arca is one of the first companies commercializing mineralization for the capture and storage of atmospheric CO2 that is supported by scientific research.

Amanda Stutt | November 29, 2023 | 1:30 pm

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