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Process for extracting lithium from seawater may be better suited for brine from continental sources

Roskill published an analysis with its view on the study that claims to have found an economically viable system to extract high-purity lithium from seawater.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 10, 2021 | 6:06 am

Rio Tinto Kennecott, BYU researchers partner to improve reclamation at Bingham

Bingham Canyon in Utah has been mined since 1906 and…

MINING.com Editor | June 9, 2021 | 6:00 am

Lundin Gold connects students to education in Ecuador

Lundin has marked a milestone with the distribution of 1,370…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 8, 2021 | 1:00 pm

Moody’s flags significant ESG risks to mining with new ratings

The ratings agency has released new ESG issuer profile and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2021 | 8:03 am

Deep mines in Sweden considered microbial graveyards

Researchers explored over 30 deep mines in the Swedish Precambrian…

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

Rio Tinto says miners need to leverage technology as scrutiny of the industry rises

Technologies such as autonomous rail-cars and increased automation can lower the impact of the industry on the environment as well as raise profit margins, the company said.

Reuters | October 28, 2019 | 10:34 am

Scientists decipher the origin of REE deposits to guide exploration

A group of researchers found out how the ‘Bastnäs-type’ REE deposits, such as those located in Bergslagen, Sweden, were created.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 27, 2019 | 8:00 am

Miners face ‘tsunami’ on environmental, social, governance front

SG criteria is a set of operating standards used by socially conscious investors to screen potential investments concerning stewardship of the natural environment.

Northern Miner Staff | October 25, 2019 | 3:56 pm

Metals sector in costly battle to turn green

Environmental concerns have moved to the top of the agenda in recent years with heightened awareness of climate change amid public protests.

Reuters | October 25, 2019 | 11:33 am

The Northern Miner awards scholarship to mining engineering student

This year’s winner of The Northern Miner’s $5,000 scholarship is Tyler Sieben, a student in his final year of mining engineering at the University of Alberta.

Northern Miner Staff | October 25, 2019 | 8:10 am

GMG launches initiatives on cybersecurity, electric mines

The Global Mining Guidelines Group launched two working groups with the goal of creating sustainable mines of the future.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 23, 2019 | 6:20 am

INFOGRAPHIC: Top 10 strongest metals on earth

There are 91 elements defined as metals, but not all are made equal.

Visual Capitalist | October 22, 2019 | 2:32 pm

US silver mine presented as example of environmental leadership

Hecla Mining's Lucky Friday mine was named a "Pollution Prevention Champion."

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

Workers at Chile’s Escondida copper mine, world’s largest, to down tools

Unionized miners will hold a day-long strike on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with ongoing protests over the high cost of living and extreme inequality in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2019 | 4:07 am

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