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Females mining new frontiers: Breaking barriers and reshaping mining engineering in South Africa

In a field traditionally dominated by men, the accomplishments of Wits University alumni Dr Pontsho Twala and Dr Adwoa Issaka are inspirational.

Staff Writer | September 1, 2023 | 7:54 am

US researchers bring ancient Egyptian goldbeating technique to modern nanomanufacturing

Goldbeating is an age-old craft pioneered by ancient Egyptian artisans…

Staff Writer | August 31, 2023 | 6:06 am

Colorado School of Mines warns of ‘grey tsunami’ of mining industry retirements

Mining the minerals needed globally for the energy transition is…

Amanda Stutt | August 29, 2023 | 11:42 am

Teck donates to emergency wildfire response operations in Washington State, Western Canada

Donations being made to organizations in British Columbia, the Northwest…

Staff Writer | August 28, 2023 | 2:46 pm

How miners can better manage community resettlement as demand for metals rises

The location of many energy transition minerals will require access…

Gerry Reddy and Mike Steyn | August 24, 2023 | 12:00 pm

Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender

A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 6:50 am

Teck, Earth Rangers partner to support wildlife conservation in British Columbia

Teck’s conservation, protection and restoration of land and biodiversity goal aims it will exceed the disturbance caused by its mining activities from a 2020 baseline by 2030.

Staff Writer | December 13, 2022 | 6:26 am

US scientists make breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy

Scientists in California have made a key breakthrough with the potential to transform the global energy landscape.

Bloomberg News | December 12, 2022 | 7:47 am

Women in Mining Spotlight: Heather Gamble

Artemis Project CEO was named to Women in Mining UK list of the top 100 inspirational women in mining around the globe.

Amanda Stutt | December 9, 2022 | 6:00 am

YMP Scholarship Fund announces 2022 winners

The Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund has this year awarded C$210,000 to 44 students pursuing mining-related programs at post-secondary institutions across Canada.

Norm Tollinsky | December 8, 2022 | 6:03 am

Teck donates $3.6 million to support green spaces across British Columbia

Teck’s goal to a become a nature positive company by 2030 means its conservation, protection and restoration of land and biodiversity will exceed the disturbance caused by its mining.

Staff Writer | December 7, 2022 | 6:16 am

Researchers call for an integrated mineral supply agreement between nations

The goal of a mineral supply agreement is that countries that have limited access to the raw materials needed to transition to a green economy are not left behind.

Staff Writer | December 6, 2022 | 7:03 am

Environmental and human rights assessment of Rio Tinto’s former Panguna copper mine begins

The Panguna mine was operated by BCL, majority-owned by Rio Tinto, for 17 years from 1972 until 1989, when operations were suspended due to an uprising.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2022 | 4:42 pm

Wyoming Innovation Center receives ‘Overcoming Adversity’ award

The center is home to companies and researchers developing commodities like asphalt, graphene, graphite, agricultural char, carbon fiber and more — using coal and coal byproducts.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2022 | 1:06 pm

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