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Deep-sea mining could contribute to increasing the scale, speed of climate change – study

New research shows that disturbing the seabed could increase the scale and speed of climate change.

Staff Writer | January 31, 2024 | 6:06 am

REEs used in medical field pollute wastewater, spur superbugs

Pollution from environmental rare earth elements has increased and has…

Staff Writer | January 26, 2024 | 6:06 am

When air filters pollute the air, silver and copper sprays can help

Silver and copper-based sprays have proven to eliminate the growth…

Staff Writer | January 25, 2024 | 6:06 am

Common mineral plays key role in cloud formation

Researchers found that ubiquitous mineral feldspar plays a surprisingly important…

Staff Writer | January 19, 2024 | 6:06 am

Mining’s top ten ESG trends for 2024

Building on the trends of 2023, a year characterized by…

Rachel Dekker and Elizabeth Freele | January 16, 2024 | 5:21 pm

Routes of electric trackless vehicles may be inspired by honeybees

The foraging behaviour of honeybees might be useful in figuring out the most energy-efficient routes for electric trackless rubber-tired vehicles.

Staff Writer | August 11, 2023 | 5:25 am

University researchers advance renewable mining strategies in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin

Research is to show that aligning power consumption with renewable power availability reduces the environmental impact of power generation and also improves the bottom line for mining companies.

Staff Writer | August 8, 2023 | 2:30 pm

Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes

Modern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.

Staff Writer | August 6, 2023 | 7:24 am

Rio Tinto releases interactive map of tailings facilities

Miner reveals detailed information on 14 of its global tailings facilities and their progress towards conforming with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management.

Staff Writer | August 4, 2023 | 12:34 pm