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Graphene “nano-origami” creates tiniest microchips ever

Researchers believe this next generation of microchips could lead to computers and phones running thousands of times faster.

MINING.com Editor | February 15, 2021 | 11:03 am

Lithium could help control extreme heat in future fusion facilities

Injecting pellets of lithium into a tokamak’s divertor could help…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 14, 2021 | 6:55 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

A roundup of the biggest stories of the week.

MINING.com Editor | February 12, 2021 | 10:00 pm

JP Morgan: Commodities have begun new supercycle of “years-long gains”

Commodities have seen four supercycles over the past 100 years…

Bloomberg News | February 11, 2021 | 3:45 am

Odds ‘n’ Sods Part II: Sinking shafts in South Africa–hot, dangerous, and exhilarating

Eventually, assuming you have no wish to be an academic…

Ralph Rushton - The Northern Miner | February 10, 2021 | 3:00 pm

Scientists find new way to extract uranium from seawater

A practical method for extracting the uranium present in the oceans could help make nuclear power a viable part of the quest for a carbon-free energy future, researchers say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2017 | 11:34 am

Scientist finds three new uranium-rich minerals in Utah

The three new minerals, leesite, leószilárdite and redcanyonite, will allow researchers to study how different forms of uranium can propagate in the natural environment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2017 | 8:01 am

Rob McEwen inducted into Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

Legendary mine developer Rob McEwen has been recognized for his accomplishments in Canadian mining through an induction into the hallowed corridors of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.

Andrew Topf | January 29, 2017 | 5:26 pm

De Beers has just sold largest amount of rough diamonds in a year

The world's top diamond producer sold $720 million of rough gems at its January offering as retailers restocked after the holidays.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2017 | 4:55 am

CIM, SME, EduMine partnership expands premium courses reach

The three partners are now allowing members to access a vast arrange of peer-reviewed courses via the respective Campus, at membership enrollment prices.

edumine | January 17, 2017 | 3:17 am

Scientists say mining e-waste may be an economical option

The Canadian team says recovering metals such as copper and rare earths from LED lights may turn to be an economical option soon.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2017 | 6:13 am

Tree leaves and termites may be key to finding gold deposits

Australian researchers say acacia trees and termites that thrive in arid climate conditions can guide explorers towards rich gold deposits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2017 | 11:03 am

Stockpools & Kitco put the fun back in investing

The boom and bust mining cycle can be a daunting obstacle for investors new to the world of mining and mineral exploration, but what if a potential investor could play the markets without risking their money?

Andrew Topf | December 22, 2016 | 1:05 pm

Nickel key to unveiling mystery of dinosaurs extinction

A nickel spike found in sediments above the spot where a giant asteroid hit the Earth some 66 million years ago, may help scientists trace segments of the celestial body that wiped out dinosaurs and 75% of all organisms on the planet.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2016 | 9:05 am

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