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Australia, US and Canada launch interactive map for critical minerals

The website contains the world’s largest dataset of minerals such cobalt, lithium and rare earth elements.

Reuters | June 29, 2021 | 7:27 am

How old fossil-fueled power stations can be transformed into clean energy facilities

An analysis by IDTechEx presents the case for turning dying…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 29, 2021 | 6:11 am

“Don’t let fool’s gold fool you,” scientists say

Australian and Chinese researchers found invisible gold inside pyrite.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 28, 2021 | 6:06 am

AI-enabled digital assistant helping modernize Latin America’s mining industry

Chilean startup InDiMin is pioneering AI developments for the mining…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 27, 2021 | 1:34 pm

Scientists develop environmentally friendly method for recovering REE from coal fly ash

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are using an…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 26, 2021 | 5:28 pm

Rio and Centre of Excellence to grow indigenous participation in minerals development in North America

Rio Tinto is the first resources company to join the partnership with a contribution of A$1 million over 5 years.

MINING.com Editor | November 27, 2019 | 12:13 pm

Aurania finds evidence of highly sought-after lost gold city in Ecuador

Company geologists found vestiges of an old road in the central part of its Lost Cities-Cutucu project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2019 | 3:49 am

Global movements of Earth’s crust shown for the first time

Scientists combined satellite images and radio telescopes to show the movement of the Earth's surface as a result of geological and man-made forces.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 24, 2019 | 6:51 am

Diamond sector battles crisis fatigue

A non-remote diamond discovery – and potentially mine – could be a game changer for the industry, and a balm to soothe its crisis fatigue

Alisha Hiyate - The Northern Miner | November 22, 2019 | 11:50 am

Canadian mining companies’ watchdog to press for expanded powers

The body, which looks at the mining, energy and garment sectors, was meant to have the ability to recommend sanctions against violators, including withdrawing government export funding.

Reuters | November 21, 2019 | 12:58 pm

Propane shortage looms as strike at Canada’s biggest railroad enters third day

Canada relies on CN and Canadian Pacific Railway to move crops, potash, coal and manufactured goods to ports and the United States.

Reuters | November 21, 2019 | 9:49 am

Archaeologist finds uncommon social relations at Montana mining town

With the help of modeling software, a historical archaeologist discovered that Chinese migrant workers didn’t experience segregation in Highland City.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 21, 2019 | 6:20 am

Alrosa keeps Russian doll-type diamond in rare-find collection

The selection of rare stones already includes a skull-shaped and a football-liked rough diamond that were mined in recent years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2019 | 6:03 am

Autonomous drones to lead the way in mining surveillance technology — report

The technology is impactful, as it has the ability to quickly survey various areas of a mining operation, which has led to improved worker safety.

MINING.com Editor | November 20, 2019 | 2:05 pm

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