Miners speed up automation as covid-19 impacts lingerAbout 20% of people currently working in the mining and metals industry are at risk of being replaced by robots, says the the World Economic Forum.Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2020 | 3:01 am
ESG metrics need reporting standard, says mining CEOPolymetal CEO Vitaly Nesis told FT the current methods of…MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 20, 2020 | 2:45 pm
25 chinchillas stand between Gold Fields and $7bn worth of Chilean goldThe miner is in the process of relocating 25 chinchillas,…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2020 | 10:03 am
New Rare Earth Research Institute in the US BBC News reports that a new research institute for rare earths is to be built in Ames, Iowa. The US Department of […] Susanne Iberle | January 12, 2013 | 12:41 am
Bricks made of Recycled Toxic Mining Residues Peru this Week reports that a project developed by the San Pablo Catholic University of Arequipa received funding from the ministry of […] Susanne Iberle | January 11, 2013 | 12:57 am
Agreement on Development of Mining Robots As reported on bizjournals.com, an agreement was signed by the Robotics Institute at the Carnegie Mellon University and the mining company Anglo […] Susanne Iberle | January 10, 2013 | 12:29 am
Growing Market for Operator Training Simulators As reported on PACE, the market for Operator Training Simulator (OTS) is expected to grow significantly over the next years. Due to […] Susanne Iberle | January 9, 2013 | 12:36 am
Fewer mining fatalities in Kentucky As reported on WYMT, the rate of mining fatalities in Kentucky dropped 50% in 2012 compared to the previous year. The positive […] Susanne Iberle | January 4, 2013 | 1:06 am
Saskatchewan’s Education Opportunities in the Natural Resources Sector The Leader Post reports that due to Saskatchewan’s booming economy more and more students enroll in training programs in the natural resources […] Susanne Iberle | December 29, 2012 | 12:09 am
Let termites find gold deposits for us! As reported on wired.co.uk, a study funded by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) indicates that termites can be helpful […] Susanne Iberle | December 22, 2012 | 1:28 am
Education in Earth Science in India needs a Boost As reported on the Deccan Herald, trained manpower in earth sciences in India is declining and the global share of publications in […] Susanne Iberle | December 20, 2012 | 1:55 am
More Injuries in Australia’s Mining Industry due to insufficient Training The Northern Star reports that, according to a mine safety report of the Queensland Department of Mines, more injuries of mine workers […] Susanne Iberle | December 19, 2012 | 12:23 am