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Arctic mines face thawing permafrost disaster

As the big thaw continues, more and more mines are likely to see water inundation and issues with their tailing’s dams.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | March 22, 2021 | 10:09 pm

Understanding how porphyry-type copper deposits are formed may lead to new resources – study

UK-based researchers found the missing link in models that explain…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 21, 2021 | 7:27 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Mining profits reach $230 billion a year, topped only by…

MINING.com Editor | March 19, 2021 | 12:49 pm

University of Nevada ramps up exploration for geothermal systems

Geophysicists can now conduct larger regional analysis for geothermal or…

MINING.com Editor | March 18, 2021 | 6:00 am

Swiss refiner says it can verify gold’s origin to combat illegal supply

Technique takes samples of gold from a mine or supplier…

Reuters | March 17, 2021 | 7:45 am

Geoscience BC gets C$5 million to conduct earth science research

The non-profit organization said the new funding will allow for the continuation of its minerals, energy and water related public earth science.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 10, 2019 | 6:53 am

YMP launches 10 more scholarships totalling $44,000, including inaugural Northern Miner scholarship

The fund's mandate is to attract young Canadians to the resource exploration and mining industry.

Young Mining Professionals | May 9, 2019 | 11:32 am

ZEN gets $1m grant for graphene-enhanced concrete project

The Canadian company said that, thanks to the grant, it may be able to provide innovative cement-based composite products to Ontario by 2020.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 9, 2019 | 6:45 am

Geologist who discovered oldest water on earth wins top science prize

University of Toronto professor Dr. Barbara Sherwood Lollar awarded prestigious $1 million Gerhard Herzberg prize.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 6, 2019 | 2:15 pm

Tesla warns of coming battery minerals shortage

The electric vehicles pioneer is worried about the effects of booming demand for EVs will have on the supply of minerals needed to manufacture rechargeable batteries.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 3, 2019 | 6:00 am

Russia’s Nordgold injects another $70m into Guinea mine

Funds allowed Norgold to both extend Lefa mine’s life and improve efficiencies at the operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 29, 2019 | 8:54 am

Scientists use graphene to create diode for cheaper and more durable fluorescent lamps

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology succeeded in creating light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, on a graphene surface.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 28, 2019 | 8:13 am

One of Canada’s newest coal mines is piling up safety warnings

Kameron Coal’s Donkin mine has received four orders and six warnings from provincial authorities since limited production restarted on Jan. 25, following a roof cave-in last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2019 | 4:36 am

Almaden’s stock jumps after 2019 corporate report released

The 2019 report on corporate social responsibility described the community-related activities the company has been engaged for over 15 years at the Ixtaca precious metals project in Puebla State, Mexico.

MINING.com Editor | March 19, 2019 | 3:20 pm

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