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Cobalt may substitute platinum in fuel cells

A team in the US designed a highly active catalyst for fuel cells that contains cobalt interspersed with nitrogen and carbon instead of platinum.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 29, 2020 | 7:00 am

Scientists propose new evolutionary system of mineral classification

Researchers say the current IMA classification system doesn’t capture the…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 27, 2020 | 7:00 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Canada rejects Shandong Gold’s bid to buy TMAC; Operations restart…

MINING.com Editor | December 24, 2020 | 4:33 pm

Sustainable mining – do we have consensus on what it really means?

Any 'plan' that ignores consensus around ESG or any of…

Rob Tyson - Mining International Ltd. | December 23, 2020 | 1:04 pm

Corruption runs rampant in Cameroon’s mining sector – report

Research by Transparency International and FODER found that the absence…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 23, 2020 | 6:10 am

Obama unveils historical attempt to curb coal power plants emissions

The controversial regulation, which some lawmakers already are trying to block, is one of the most sweeping efforts to tackle global warming by this or any other administration.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2014 | 11:59 pm

Deutsche Bank won’t fund Barrier Reef port expansion

The bank says it won't finance a project whose effects are still being debated.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2014 | 5:12 pm

Copper miner Antofagasta optimistic despite challenging short-term market conditions

After a difficult 2013, the group says it's now in a period of consolidation, but warns it will continue to focus on reducing costs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2014 | 2:19 pm

MIT developing platinum replacement

A team of scientists is working on a process to replace platinum-group metals (PGMs) with more widely available elements.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2014 | 6:53 pm

Coal-producing Wyoming becomes first state to reject climate school lessons

The new science curriculum, proposed by national education groups, was discarded because it regarded man-made climate change as a possibility.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2014 | 3:53 pm

Stanford University waves its coal mining shares good-bye

It is largest and most prestigious US educational institution to join the growing number of colleges divesting from fossil fuels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2014 | 11:18 am

UNESCO to place Great Barrier in high risk list unless Australia steps up protection efforts

The UN body is especially worried about Australia's decision to allow dredging and dumping of 3 million tonnes of dredge spoil in reef waters, as part of a coal port expansion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 1, 2014 | 11:00 am