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What does 2021 have in store for mining?

The move towards sustainability should speed up.

Rob Tyson - Mining International Inc. | February 9, 2021 | 12:32 pm

Gold-decorated titanium dioxide nanoparticles can speed up water desalination

The nanoparticles are able to absorb about 96% of the…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2021 | 6:14 am

Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation

Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2021 | 4:05 am

Mining key to transition to green economy

The “ultimate death” of the carbon economy will fuel new…

Hayley Woodin - Business in Vancouver | February 5, 2021 | 11:47 am

MINING.COM reaches one million monthly readers

Readers from all over the world flocked to MINING.COM for…

Frik Els | February 4, 2021 | 1:56 pm

De Beers latest diamond sales hit by India’s demonetization

The diamond producer by value sold $418 million of gems in its 10th cycle, compared with $476 million at its previous offering, which shows demand has slowed since India's withdrawal of high-value bills.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2016 | 3:49 am

Atlas Copco to coordinate EU initiative for Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems

Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB has been named coordinator of the European consortium on Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems (SIMS). This mining industry initiative is funded by Horizon 2020, the biggest EU research and innovation program ever.

Atlas Copco | December 14, 2016 | 12:05 am

Here’s how lab created diamonds are made

Technological leaps have allowed companies to create large numbers of gem-quality stones inexpensively, but very few know how they are really made.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2016 | 8:50 am

De Beers invests $5 million to expand India’s diamond grading unit

Move takes the group’s total investment in the Indian city of Surat, which has the largest concentration of diamond skilled workers in the world, to $15 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 6, 2016 | 2:15 am

Miners increased spending positive, but far from reaching staff just yet

While most miners have managed to straighten the balance sheets, they have not began preparing to deal with a new looming risk —their ability to access workers with the skills needed in an upswing.

edumine | November 18, 2016 | 2:15 am

Here’s how Suncor increased productivity, cut incidents with blended training

Suncor experienced a 50% reduction in incidents and a 3.5% productivity increase by training trucks operators using both computer-based and hands-on tools.

edumine | November 4, 2016 | 2:00 am