Education Top Stories

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

Research and development in focus from April 8-12 at Cambrian’s main campus.

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

Researchers evaluate paths to create super diamonds

Super diamonds are scientifically known as eight-atom body-centred cubic crystals.

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 5:36 am

Scientists discover origin of corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel

Researchers delved into the mysterious world of pitting corrosion in…

Staff Writer | March 24, 2024 | 6:35 am

Prevention is the solution to the mining industry’s most common injuries and ailments

Each worksite presents its own unique challenges and requirements, but…

Chris Murff | March 22, 2024 | 3:05 pm

Gold nanoclusters help remove toxic chemicals from wastewater

A scientific team at Flinders University has discovered a novel…

Staff Writer | March 20, 2024 | 6:06 am

Industry pens open letter to universities on the importance of materials, minerals & mining

Six organisations have signed an open letter to UK university leaders setting out the essential role of materials, minerals and mining in modern society.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:46 am

Rio Tinto Kennecott donates $10 million to Museum of Utah

The Museum is slated to open in 2026 under the umbrella of the Utah Historical Society.

Staff Writer | November 16, 2023 | 6:09 am

The promise and risks of deep-sea mining

Composed of manganese, nickel, copper, cobalt and other trace minerals, polymetallic nodules hold some of the key ingredients needed to fuel the energy transition.

Reuters | November 15, 2023 | 10:35 am

Mining into the Future seminar to focus on net zero, supply chain and the future of the workforce

Event held on November 16, 2023, at Tucson Marriot University Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MST.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2023 | 6:41 am

Science North, CIM collaborate to bring digital mining game to Canadian classrooms

Mine Evolution takes players into a virtual world where they can collect Earth’s treasures to build mines and upgrade technology.

Staff Writer | November 9, 2023 | 2:11 pm

Nominations open for 2024 Young Mining Professional of the Year Awards

YMP is soliciting nominations from the public to identify the top leaders in the mining and metals industry.

Staff Writer | November 8, 2023 | 12:14 pm

USGS provides $2 million to states to identify critical mineral potential in mine waste

Earth Mapping Resources Initiative to modernize understanding of geologic framework and improve knowledge of domestic critical mineral resources both in the ground and in mine waste.

Staff Writer | November 7, 2023 | 3:22 pm

Curtin, Chevron Australia begin construction on world-first natural gas research facility

Curtin Corrosion would also be an invaluable training opportunity, with several PhD research programs using it to obtain data for controlling corrosion, the university said.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 4:08 pm

New theory aims to explain how gold, platinum deposits formed on earth’s mantle

The new theory centers around a thin, "transient" region of the mantle, where its shallow part melts and its deeper part remains solid.

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 6:06 am

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