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New cell chemistry promises to make DIBs more powerful, sustainable

The new cell chemistry for dual-ion batteries uses a zinc anode and a natural graphite cathode in an aqueous electrolyte.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 21, 2021 | 9:51 am

University of Birmingham, Bentley Motors to deliver recycling supply chain

Three-year research project aims to deliver a sustainable source of…

MINING.com Editor | February 19, 2021 | 3:00 pm

Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report

Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2021 | 10:10 am

Commodities Super Cycle: Real thing, or marketing hype?

It all comes down to economics 101, says CPM Group’s…

MINING.com Editor | February 17, 2021 | 3:33 pm

Adding copper salts to coal may increase combustion efficiency – study

Russian researchers found that adding copper salts to coal reduces…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 16, 2021 | 6:15 am

Illegal gold mining in Venezuela causing deaths, malaria, gang fights and deforestation

A three-year recession in Venezuela paired with ramping inflation and food shortages has prompted many mining for gold in mafia-run illicit operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2017 | 8:26 am

The 20 best mining schools in the world

The rankings are based on data for academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations per paper and research impact.

Frik Els | March 9, 2017 | 11:35 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