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Study points to need to clean up legacy mining pollution that poses health risks to millions

It is estimated that 23 million people living on the world’s floodplains are being exposed to potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, a new study finds.

Jackson Chen | September 22, 2023 | 9:04 am

Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds

The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine…

Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 7:00 am

New silver-based antibacterial gel 100 times more effective in killing hospital-acquired infections

Silver continues to gain prominence as an effective antibiotic additive.

Staff Writer | September 18, 2023 | 6:06 am

Europe’s “oldest” copper cannon made of Slavic copper

A “faulty” cast copper-alloy cannon may be the oldest in…

Staff Writer | September 17, 2023 | 7:41 am

Agnico Eagle marks 90th anniversary of Macassa mine, makes $2.2m cancer donation

In addition to celebrating the #4 Shaft project, Agnico announced…

Staff Writer | September 15, 2023 | 3:29 pm

Iron Ore Company of Canada donates 34 hectares of land to Labrador City

A parcel will be developed by the Town as a green space dedicated to senior citizens, the remaining to benefit the community.

Staff Writer | January 20, 2023 | 6:34 am

NI 43-101 consultation shows divide between regulators and industry

In the wake of the Bre-X Minerals gold salting fraud of the 1990s, Canada's regulators National Instrument 43-101. But it isn't perfect.

Alisha Hiyate | January 19, 2023 | 8:12 am

Use tech jobs to attract women to industry, Future Minerals forum panel says

The industry needs to encourage mentors, adjust mindsets and offer technology jobs to boost the level of women from just 8% of the global mining workforce.

Colin McClelland | January 18, 2023 | 6:15 am

How abandoned mines can become clean energy storage systems

A novel technique called Underground Gravity Energy Storage turns decommissioned mines into long-term energy storage solutions.

Staff Writer | January 17, 2023 | 7:05 am

Mining’s top ten ‘S’ trends in ESG for 2023

A recent Harvard study indicates 81% of institutional investors in the US and 83.6% in Europe plan to increase their ESG allocations over the next two years.

Elizabeth Freele and Rachel Dekker | January 17, 2023 | 6:35 am

‘Era of trust’ is over, says VRIC’s Jay Martin, as mining juniors head for Vancouver shores

The trust that allowed for global trade over the last 30 years has shifted irreversibly, and countries are now scrambling to secure supplies of natural resources as a matter of national security.

Henry Lazenby | January 16, 2023 | 6:24 am

Former gold mine to host largest underground caverns in history

The site, located under the Black Hills of South Dakota, will host the largest neutrino experiment in history.

Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 6:45 am

The view from England: Space rocks and rockets, the final frontier

Space never ceases to fascinate, whether it is our reaching the extra-terrestrial or the extra-terrestrial reaching us.

Chris Hinde | January 13, 2023 | 2:27 pm

Toughest material on earth now a reality

Scientists measured the highest toughness ever recorded of any material, in a chromium, cobalt, and nickel alloy.

Staff Writer | January 13, 2023 | 6:06 am

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