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Deep Digital Cornwall project aims to unlock resources

The pioneering project is led by the Camborne School of Mines with the Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Exeter.

MINING.com Editor | February 15, 2021 | 1:13 pm

Graphene “nano-origami” creates tiniest microchips ever

Researchers believe this next generation of microchips could lead to…

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

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

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

Data contained in diamonds could stay there forever too

Scientists say precious stones could have a more practical, equally long-term use one day.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2016 | 11:03 am

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