December 20, 2018

Politics, investors fear, keeping mines from adopting renewables — study

The ‘first to be second’ attitude of wanting to integrate new technologies once proven successful by others is hampering the testing of new renewable energy solutions at mine sites.

December 12, 2018

Canadian universities not keeping up with mining industry demands—report

Undergraduate mining engineering program enrollment dropped 12% between 2015 and 2016.

December 10, 2018

Leaders in exploration and development to be recognized at next AME Roundup

The Association for Mineral Exploration has announced the winners of its 2018 celebration of excellence award who will be recognized for their significant efforts and contribution to the mining industry.

November 22, 2018

Mined or lab-made diamonds? The answer is personal

Synthetic diamonds are cracking the consumer market largely thanks to millennials' evolving shopping tastes. But are they the right choice for you?

November 18, 2018

Silver becomes key component for ultra-efficient solar cells

"This constitutes a first step towards the production of novel electrodes for highly efficient solar cells and lights.”

November 2, 2018

Nova Scotia miners to give C$8,000 to those who can prove industry ‘rocks’

The judging panel includes former Minister of Natural Resources and current Transportation Minister Lloyd Hines, Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation and MINING.com’s own Cecilia Jamasmie. 

October 28, 2018

Epiroc sponsors graduate greatness through GradStar Awards 2018

Epiroc’s resolute focus on being an employer of choice combined with the undeniably important role of the youth in taking South Africa forward, prompted southern Africa’s mining, infrastructure and natural…

October 5, 2018

Diamond market warming to lab-made gems

The centuries-old diamond industry is getting shaken up by small producers and industry giants alike.

September 12, 2018

Swiss scientists developing method to detect low-temperature heated rubies from Mozambique

Since their discovery in early 2009, the ruby deposits near Montepuez in Mozambique have produced an impressive number of exceptional-quality stones.

August 17, 2018

Northern College host Outland Youth Employment Group at campuses

The Outland Youth Employment Program has been successfully operating in Ontario since 2000 employing over 430 Indigenous Youth. This multi-year program offers a variety of natural resources based field work…