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Deep mines in Sweden considered microbial graveyards

Researchers explored over 30 deep mines in the Swedish Precambrian basement to search for ancient life.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 8, 2021 | 6:06 am

ESG to assume center stage in lithium extraction – report

Government pressure and a rise in environmental, social and corporate…

MINING.com Editor | June 7, 2021 | 2:35 pm

Scientists develop ‘cheap and easy’ method to extract lithium from seawater

Saudi Arabia-based researchers employed an electrochemical cell containing a ceramic…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 5, 2021 | 4:37 pm

Deep freezing iron-based materials expected to be part of superconducting devices of the future

US, UK and Germany-based researchers discovered that an iron-based superconductor…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 4, 2021 | 6:11 am

RMI unveils set of rules to help miners fulfill ESG expectations

Companies are feeling increased pressure from shareholders and institutional investors…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2021 | 7:09 am

Rio Tinto enters ‘historic’ partnership with Innu community in Quebec

Rio Tinto and the Ekuanitshit community have been engaged in a formal process of reconciliation and dialogue for nearly 10 years.

Jackson Chen | November 18, 2019 | 10:21 am

Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standards

The initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale's tailings dam burst in January, which killed 300 people.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2019 | 6:48 am

Australia launches office to boost rare earth projects

The country wants to become the top supplier of critical minerals.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 15, 2019 | 6:20 am

Two schools, six producers extend RIME partnership to 2026

New partner funding from 2020 to 2026 will total C$11.2 million for research.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 14, 2019 | 3:39 pm

BHP’s incoming CEO a much needed breeze of fresh air for the mining industry

“Ethical,” “thoughtful,” “gender-equality champion,” are just some of the adjectives describing Mike Henry, BHP's next leader.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 14, 2019 | 3:21 am

X-Terra, UNB collaborate on Grog and Northwest properties

No drilling has yet been done on either property.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 13, 2019 | 1:53 pm

ITA and RMI develop new tin due diligence assessment criteria

The criteria will enable audit firms and their individual auditors to conduct rigorous and consistent checks on whether any smelter has implemented OECD supply chain due diligence.

MINING.com Editor | November 13, 2019 | 1:44 pm

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MINING.com Editor | November 13, 2019 | 11:26 am

Young Mining Professionals announces scholarship winners

The awards are presented in partnership with Barrick Gold, Agnico Eagle Mines, The Northern Miner, Iamgold, Yamana Gold, Anaconda Mining and Orefinders Resources.

Northern Miner Staff | November 12, 2019 | 11:38 am

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