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MINING.COM’s top science & technology stories of 2020

From a nano-diamond battery that lasts for 28,000 years to advances into mining the Moon.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 3, 2021 | 12:20 pm

Sample recovered 220 years ago turns out to be new mineral

The new mineral has been named kernowite.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 3, 2021 | 7:00 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

First gold poured at Canada’s newest gold mine; Turkish farmers…

MINING.com Editor | December 31, 2020 | 1:40 pm

Precious metals and the fight against covid

Precious metals have broad applications in the medical field, well…

Sprott Asset Management | December 30, 2020 | 11:10 am

Education for a more sustainable mining future

Ultimately, sustainable mining is about encouraging balance between all involved…

Rob Tyson - Mining International Ltd. | December 29, 2020 | 3:12 pm

Here is what India needs to effectively manage gold demand — interview

Somasundaram PR, Managing Director of the World Gold Council India, peels back the underlying weakness of India’s gold trade in an interview with MINING.com.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 11, 2014 | 5:52 pm

Vale to sell 15% of its $3bn Mozambique coal project to Mitsui

The miner confirmed Friday it is in talks “with a potential investor,” but did not name its counterpart.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2014 | 3:32 pm

MINING.com wins gold at Canadian Online Publishing Awards

Best Email Newsletter Design and Engagement.

Michael Allan McCrae | November 21, 2014 | 5:56 pm

Huge unknown mammal tracks found in African diamond mine

Researchers also found evidence of dinosaurs and large crocodiles dating to 118 million years ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2014 | 2:09 pm

Queensland wants coal waste to be dumped onshore, not near reef

The state government submitted an application to the federal government for 3mn m³ of dredging material to be disposed on land.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2014 | 1:55 pm

MINING.com recognized by Canadian Online Publishing Awards in three categories

Best email, social media and online campaign.

Michael Allan McCrae | September 19, 2014 | 8:19 pm

Queensland approves rail line to coal port by Great Barrier Reef

Adani now only needs to get the federal government green light on the same railway to have all required permits in place.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2014 | 2:24 pm

China is taking lunar mining seriously

China' wants astronauts on the moon early 2020s. Filling one shuttle's cargo bay with helium-3 could bring the equivalent energy of 1bn barrels of oil back to earth.

Frik Els | August 3, 2014 | 11:36 am

AME BC welcomes environmental assessment approval for KSM Mine project in BC

Granting of certificate builds certainty for BC's mineral explorers and developers.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 1, 2014 | 12:40 am

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