BHP partners with Chile miners to battle cybersecurity risksThe initiative, led by Corporación Alta Ley and supported by the Chilean Ministry of Mining, aims to generate and share cyber-intelligence information.Staff Writer | February 13, 2024 | 4:56 pm
Hydrogen ‘jacuzzi’ discovered at underground chromite mine in AlbaniaThis discovery lays the foundations for new models of natural…Staff Writer | February 12, 2024 | 6:06 am
Ancient island submerged off Brazilian coast was (and may still be) mineral-richThe Rio Grande Rise was a giant island that has…Staff Writer | February 8, 2024 | 6:13 am
Agnico Eagle marks 90th anniversary of Macassa mine, makes $2.2m cancer donation In addition to celebrating the #4 Shaft project, Agnico announced a 10-year commitment to the Canadian Cancer Society. Staff Writer | September 15, 2023 | 3:29 pm
Rio Tinto IOC donates $3m to Cégep de Sept-Îles for research and training pavilion The initiative is part of a collaboration between IOC and the local college through the RAIL Centre of Expertise. Staff Writer | September 14, 2023 | 5:21 pm
Hertz Lithium, Penn State University develop efficient process for extracting lithium from spodumene Spodumene mineral is the major source of high-purity lithium. Staff Writer | September 12, 2023 | 6:06 am
Ancient volcano in US may hold largest lithium resource on Earth A new study estimates that the McDermitt Caldera hosts claystones containing 20 million to 40 million metric tons of lithium. Jackson Chen | September 11, 2023 | 2:49 pm
Australian Resources Industry Skills and Education awards student scholarships Rhys Thurstun from Redeemer Lutheran College and Mufaro Tom from the University of Newcastle are this year's recipients. Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 6:16 am
Women in Mining Spotlight: Amanda Hall Founder and CEO of Summit Nanotech, a firm that has developed a direct lithium extraction technology. Amanda Stutt | September 8, 2023 | 10:34 am
Construction kicks off soon on USGS research facility at Colorado School of Mines The $240 million building will be occupied by about 250 USGS researchers, 68 Mines researchers and 150 Mines students. Staff Writer | September 6, 2023 | 4:32 pm
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance marks fifth year of QMEA GIRLS mentoring program The academy encourages a talent pipeline of employees into vocational and professional careers, with a focus on female and Indigenous participation. Staff Writer | September 4, 2023 | 2:08 pm
Birmingham scientists partner with CoTec to develop disruptive technologies for mineral extraction Recycling technology originally developed by materials scientists allows extraction of rare earth magnets from scrap and redundant equipment. Staff Writer | September 4, 2023 | 8:14 am