Scientists use microwave oven to turn coal into graphiteNano-graphite was obtained from coal by using copper foil, glass containers and a conventional household microwave oven.Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 10, 2021 | 7:00 am
MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the weekWhat’s next for Rio Tinto’s Arizona copper project?; Cornish Lithium…MINING.com Editor | January 8, 2021 | 1:45 am
The View from England: Brexit threat to London’s finance sectorMining companies seeking financial services in the U.K. might need…Chris Hinde - The Northern Miner | January 5, 2021 | 1:50 pm
UNESCO asks Canada to check impact of oil sands projects on national park The move comes in response to a petition filed by Fort Chipewyan’s Mikisew Cree First Nation last month, asking for help protecting the park. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 1, 2015 | 8:15 am
US Gov’t offers $20 million to projects aimed at recovering rare earths from coal The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has been investigating the economic feasibility of recovering the coveted elements from coal. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 1, 2015 | 4:06 am
Over 12,000 children rescued from illegal gold mines in Tanzania The country bans child labour in mines, but critics say the government has not done enough to stop illegal operations from exploiting minors. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2015 | 10:15 am
It’s war! Fortescue boss calls Australians to oppose BHP, Rio iron ore plans Forrest is blaming BHP and Rio for a fall in the price of iron ore as the pair continue to ramp up production. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2015 | 3:50 am
Clinton, Giustra push back against New York Times’ Uranium One story "If this is what passes for investigative journalism in the United States, it is very sad." Michael Allan McCrae | April 23, 2015 | 9:08 pm
Adani’s $15bn coal mine in Australia facing fresh legal challenges An environmental group is attempting to radically change the way mining projects are assessed with a court case involving Adani's controversial coal mining complex in Queensland. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2015 | 11:48 am
Scientists test algae to harvest precious metals and biofuel from mining sludge If successful the technology could be used to treat many forms of environmental pollution. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2014 | 3:56 pm
BHP, Rio, Anglo fear effects of Chile’s new labour bill The new law could seek to limit mining companies' ability to replace workers during strikes. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2014 | 11:55 am
Deep-sea mining pioneer now hunts for resources in space Julian Malnic, the founder of world's first deep-sea miner Nautilus Minerals has joined the board of Deep Space Industries. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2014 | 11:45 am