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Scientists tap into new rare earths deposits

An experiment turned in to a solution that helps better understand where ‘heavy’ and ‘light’ rare earths may be concentrated in and around carbonatite intrusions.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 11, 2020 | 6:54 am

Kyrgyzstan political turmoil and mining jurisdiction risks

Recent attack on Kyrgyz mines exemplifies the risks faced by…

Jackson Chen | October 9, 2020 | 11:41 am

Webinar: How 5G is transforming the mining industry

Nokia and Sandvik joint seminar takes place October 16 at…

MINING.com Editor | October 8, 2020 | 3:43 pm

Every company in and out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1928

Year 2020 has brought some fresh faces, including three changes…

Visual Capitalist | October 7, 2020 | 2:39 pm

Mining in the Amazon threatens 20% of indigenous lands – report

Legal and illegal mining on Indigenous lands linked to higher…

MINING.com Editor | October 7, 2020 | 9:11 am

Australia and Chile sign mining deal

Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Chile's Ministry of Mining have signed an agreement to improve education, safety, and research and development in the global mining industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2012 | 1:05 pm

MINExpo International 2012 in Las Vegas – Educational Sessions

The largest mining trade show in the world, which only takes place every four years, is coming up. From 24-26 September, the […]

Susanne Iberle | September 12, 2012 | 10:51 pm

What is “Learning Analytics”? – This Infographic will tell You

The concept of learning analytics can help improve education methods but most people don’t understand what learning analytics means or what it […]

Susanne Iberle | September 11, 2012 | 10:59 pm

Plans for a Second Mining School in India

As reported on the Times of India, a new school for mining will be built in one of the northeastern states of […]

Susanne Iberle | September 10, 2012 | 11:20 pm

Why a former metals trader is leaving China for good after 16 years

"The result is the biggest property bubble in history, which when it pops will sound like a thousand firework accidents."

Frik Els | September 8, 2012 | 11:59 pm

Rio Tinto creates virtual mine to teach block caving

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has teamed up with Sydney's University of New South Wales to create the world's first virtual mine for the purpose of teaching block caving

Marc Howe | September 7, 2012 | 4:12 am

TV Series about Careers in the Mining Industry in British Columbia

As announced on marketwire.com, a TV mini-series about jobs in British Columbia’s mining industry will air on September 8th across BC. Each […]

Susanne Iberle | September 5, 2012 | 10:32 pm

Lego robots teach students in hope of filling hi-tech skills gap

A school in Western Australia has adopted the innovative pedagogic technique of using Lego robotics to teach students about mining processes, with the long-term goal of providing skilled tech-savvy workers to the region's flourishing resources sector.

Marc Howe | September 1, 2012 | 1:03 am

Mining Boom in Burkina Faso has Negative Effect on Education

The gold mining boom in the country has a negative impact on the school attendance of children from primary school to secondary […]

Susanne Iberle | August 31, 2012 | 12:02 am

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