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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…

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

EMP Metals, University of Regina to research sources of subsurface lithium

EMP has agreed to support the work of the university’s…

Staff Writer | August 3, 2023 | 7:06 am

Animal biodiversity should be key component of restoration efforts – study

Researchers say measuring land reclamation efforts should include the target…

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

Growing human rights focus in due diligence for lenders

The growing focus on human rights goes well beyond the operational realm into a mining project’s entire upstream and downstream supply chain.

By Vassie Maharaj and Dr Vidette Bester, SRK Consulting | November 10, 2022 | 12:54 pm

Metal detectorist finds Viking Age silver treasure

Forty-six silver objects found by accident in central Norway turned out to be a Viking Age treasure.

Staff Writer | November 9, 2022 | 7:00 am

World’s CO2 hotspots pinpointed by Al Gore-backed climate project

The website "Climate Trace" includes maps and data on 72,000 power plants, oil refineries, airports and more to offer “radical climate transparency.”

Bloomberg News | November 9, 2022 | 3:17 am

Scientists understand how to better study iron, other minerals

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have investigated the status of iron ions in monoclinic pyroxenes, an endeavour that is key for the future analysis of iron and other minerals’ flakes.

Staff Writer | November 8, 2022 | 6:06 am

Top five most searched jobs in the mining industry

When thinking of mining jobs within the mining industry, many people think of the traditional miners. Don't.

Joel Coogan and Arvinder Hundal - CSG Talent | November 7, 2022 | 6:34 am

Previously unknown mineralogy of deep earth unveiled

New experiments suggest that earth’s deeper lower mantle likely has a mineralogy different from the shallower lower mantle.

Staff Writer | November 7, 2022 | 5:05 am

Industry groups welcome C$10 billion in Ottawa’s budget update

C$802 million over three years allocated for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

Staff Writer | November 4, 2022 | 9:14 am

Space photovoltaics closer to shining some light on earth

Researchers are working on modular spacecraft that can collect sunlight, transform it into electricity, and wirelessly transmit it to earth.

Staff Writer | November 3, 2022 | 6:06 am

Teck, Ocean Regenerative test using seaweed to grow trees

The project will test whether using seaweed enhances the health of tree species that are native to areas where Teck is rehabilitating former mining areas.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2022 | 11:38 am

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