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Copper Mark awarded to Teck’s Quebrada Blanca and Carmen de Andacollo mines in Chile

Copper Mark is awarded to mines assessed as meeting 32 responsible production criteria including greenhouse gas emissions, community health and safety, respect for Indigenous rights, and business integrity.

Staff Writer | December 18, 2023 | 12:03 pm

George Cross remembered for a lifetime spent chronicling Canada’s mining heartbeat

His parting advice to all is, "Learn the value of…

Henry Lazenby | December 14, 2023 | 10:02 am

Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report

Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents…

Amanda Stutt | December 13, 2023 | 1:44 pm

Curtin University research fellow wins Mineralogical Society of America award

Dr. Denis Fougerouse from the School of Earth and Planetary…

Staff Writer | December 11, 2023 | 4:42 pm

Saskatchewan post-secondary schools to create new Global Institute for Energy and Mines

GIEMS will also provide training and experiential learning to help…

Staff Writer | December 8, 2023 | 4:57 am

New method helps produce heavy metal-free biosolids for fertilizers, biochar

Researchers have developed a method to remove heavy metals from biosolids to reuse them and produce high-grade biochar.

Staff Writer | June 28, 2023 | 6:06 am

Mining Association of Canada releases new equity, diversity and inclusion standards

Framework introduces a new performance indicator on psychological safety and respectful workplaces.

Staff Writer | June 26, 2023 | 1:41 pm

How gold nanoparticles help detect covid-19

A new adhesive bandage infused with gold nanoparticles can detect covid-19 antibodies in a person’s bloodstream.

Staff Writer | June 26, 2023 | 6:06 am

Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expert

University of Queensland cave mining expert Andre van As says rushing the development of super-deep mines may lead to massive financial losses.

Staff Writer | June 25, 2023 | 11:50 am

BHP releases 2023-2027 Reconciliation Action Plan

Plan was developed in partnership with representatives from Traditional Owner groups, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, organisations, communities and peak bodies across Australia.

Staff Writer | June 23, 2023 | 3:33 pm

Cultivating the next generation of miners

Talent is the greatest natural resource.

Global Business Reports | June 21, 2023 | 2:49 pm

Gold, platinum-powered AI helps monitor breathing, heart rate

Scientists combine nanotechnology and artificial intelligence to bring machines one step closer to communicating with the human body.

Staff Writer | June 21, 2023 | 6:06 am

Lake Shore Gold team tops Ontario mine rescue competition

Eight district champion teams from across Ontario were evaluated on essential mine rescue work.

Staff Writer | June 20, 2023 | 12:32 pm

The view from England: Mining and the wealth of nations

In the 18th century, a nation's wealth was generally seen in terms of its stock of gold and silver.

Chris Hinde | June 19, 2023 | 3:51 pm

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