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In conversation with Scott Winter: Opportunities and challenges facing the mining industry in 2024

This year will see continued opportunity and ongoing pressures in the global mining sector as the world transitions to new energy sources, with risk management among its perpetual challenges.

Matt Lee, principal, Burford Capital | January 12, 2024 | 1:11 pm

MDRU seeking 2 postdoctoral research fellows for orebody knowledge study

IMDEX is partnering with MDRU and the Bradshaw Research Institute…

Staff Writer | January 11, 2024 | 1:49 pm

Scientists gain new insights into diamond rain on Neptune, Uranus

Diamond rain on Neptune and Uranus forms at a lower…

Staff Writer | January 10, 2024 | 6:06 am

From wasteland to wetland: Restoring Tennessee’s Copper Basin mining district

Reclamation success achieved using class A biosolids on an EPA-designated…

Amanda Stutt | January 5, 2024 | 12:50 pm

Ledcor’s early careers program recruiting graduate interns for mining group

For new graduates Ledcor offers full-time positions from Engineering, Construction…

Staff Writer | January 3, 2024 | 7:13 am

Animal biodiversity should be key component of restoration efforts – study

Researchers say measuring land reclamation efforts should include the target area’s animal biodiversity.

Staff Writer | August 2, 2023 | 5:20 am

Rio Tinto commits $150 million to Centre for Future Materials

Centre will be led by Imperial College London to search for innovative ways to provide the materials the world needs for the green energy transition.

Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 12:31 pm

Tectonic breakup generates diamonds, researchers find

Study could shape the future of the diamond exploration industry, informing where diamonds are most likely to be found.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 8:26 am

BHP, Curtin University partner to provide student scholarships in Western Australia

The scholarships will provide recipients with financial aid, mentorship, fourth year research project support and visits to mining operations.

Staff Writer | July 26, 2023 | 4:02 pm

Mining industry still struggles to make data-driven decisions — report

Seequent has revealed the findings of its sixth annual Geoprofessionals Data Management Report, which looked at the trends, challenges, and opportunities in subsurface data.

MINING.com Editor | July 26, 2023 | 7:54 am

Rio Tinto donates land for college campus expansion in Oregon

The land donation, valued at $165,000, triples the size of the campus about two miles north of Brookings.

Staff Writer | July 25, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Indium, platinum, aluminum support development of brain-inspired computer chips

The metals are part of a proton-mediated approach that may lead to high-performance memory devices.

Staff Writer | July 24, 2023 | 6:06 am

At international deep sea mining meeting, debate moves behind closed doors

The ISA cut a livestream of its members negotiations and retreated behind closed doors in an attempt to resolve a dilemma the could determine the fate of the deep ocean.

Bloomberg News | July 20, 2023 | 11:55 pm

Self-healing metal? It’s not just the stuff of science fiction

Scientists on Wednesday described how pieces of pure platinum and copper spontaneously healed cracks caused by metal fatigue.

Reuters | July 19, 2023 | 1:38 pm

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