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Gold gives scientists clues to develop more resilient materials

Researchers with the US SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory explore the mechanisms that allow gold to become harder instead of falling apart like other materials when zapped with high-energy laser pulses.

Staff Writer | February 22, 2024 | 6:05 am

Diamond, niobium play key role in development of quantum detection devices

Researchers have found a way to improve diamond adhesion —the…

Staff Writer | February 21, 2024 | 6:06 am

Carnegie Museum of Natural History awards University of Arizona geosciences professor

Robert T. Downs is the winner of the 2023 Carnegie…

Staff Writer | February 20, 2024 | 2:33 pm

Curtin researcher co-develops solution to help turn waste carbon into battery-grade graphite

'RapidGraphite’ proprietary technology could be a game changer, university says.

Staff Writer | February 16, 2024 | 1:29 pm

Tiny diamond-tin-filled device could jumpstart work toward quantum internet

Device developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the…

Staff Writer | February 14, 2024 | 3:06 pm

Rio Tinto Kennecott expands reclamation at Bingham Canyon mine

Bingham was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. A massive landslide occurred at the mine in 2013.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 3:23 pm

Next generation of Indigenous water treatment plant operators graduates

The graduates completed the paid training program to obtain entry-level certifications required to begin their careers in water treatment.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 6:52 am

BHP partners with Indspire to support Indigenous education in Canada

Over three years, Indspire, a national charity that provides bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students will receive $1.9m.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 2:15 pm

London to host The Northern Miner’s premier mining and metals symposium of the year

The Symposium provides a stage for strategies on recruiting, mentoring, and nurturing the next generation of leaders.

Anthony Vaccaro | September 25, 2023 | 7:45 am

Photojournalist Louie Palu lends a human perspective to Canadian hard-rock mining in new exhibit

Visiting more than 100 active, abandoned and closed mines in places such as Cobalt, Ont., and Val-d’Or, Que. – Palu developed a holistic picture of mining that includes the work, the workplaces and the workers, as well as their communities.

Chris Hampton - The Globe and Mail | September 22, 2023 | 4:46 pm

Study points to need to clean up legacy mining pollution that poses health risks to millions

It is estimated that 23 million people living on the world’s floodplains are being exposed to potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, a new study finds.

Jackson Chen | September 22, 2023 | 9:04 am

Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds

The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine as a source of the world’s biggest and high-quality pink diamonds.

Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 7:00 am

New silver-based antibacterial gel 100 times more effective in killing hospital-acquired infections

Silver continues to gain prominence as an effective antibiotic additive.

Staff Writer | September 18, 2023 | 6:06 am

Europe’s “oldest” copper cannon made of Slavic copper

A “faulty” cast copper-alloy cannon may be the oldest in Europe.

Staff Writer | September 17, 2023 | 7:41 am

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