University of Saskatchewan tailings study sheds light on risksA team of scientists have taken a closer look at the potential environmental hazards of tailings and found the risks greater than previously thought.Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 29, 2021 | 12:00 pm
Australia, US and Canada launch interactive map for critical mineralsThe website contains the world’s largest dataset of minerals such…Reuters | June 29, 2021 | 7:27 am
“Don’t let fool’s gold fool you,” scientists sayAustralian and Chinese researchers found invisible gold inside pyrite.MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 28, 2021 | 6:06 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
Countries reminded of consequences of inaction on the Kimberley Process The World Diamond Council said that member countries need to reach an agreement on necessary reforms. MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 20, 2019 | 6:20 am
Lundin Gold wins second UN sustainability honour Lundin has also developed a network of over 300 local suppliers in Ecuador. Since 2017, the company has injected about $61 million into the local economy. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 19, 2019 | 1:54 pm
Technology, convergence and new markets key to M&A activity in mining and metals — report Mining companies have a significant role to play in reducing emissions, and key mining players have already introduced actionable targets, EY says. MINING.com Editor | November 19, 2019 | 12:58 pm
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