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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

Mining sector trends: A roundtable on related disputes

Industry experts weigh in on key trends and development in…

MINING.com Editor | July 18, 2023 | 11:39 am

The view from England: Mining in just three words

As precise as any GPS algorithm, and much easier to…

Chris Hinde | July 18, 2023 | 7:02 am

New form of silicon could revolutionize quantum computing

The new form of silicon is called Q-silicon and, among…

Staff Writer | July 17, 2023 | 6:06 am

A new era of ESG reporting: What miners need to know about the ISSB Standards

The standards mark a significant global shift in financially-relevant sustainability…

Elizabeth Freele and Rachel Dekker | July 14, 2023 | 7:24 am

Scientists want to produce cosmic mineral to replace REEs in industrial magnets

Researchers are looking to decouple rare earths from magnet production.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2022 | 8:08 am

Pretium’s Bob Quartermain on respect, equality and ‘creating a good outcome’ for all

Industry veteran was recently inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.

Amanda Stutt | October 21, 2022 | 12:14 pm

BASF, CUN collaborate on mining research, development and innovation in Antofagasta

While leveraging synergies in the development of innovative products and solutions, the collaboration is also expected to provide career entry opportunities for promising mining talent.

Staff Writer | October 20, 2022 | 12:23 pm

Recent discovery may lead to next-gen porphyry copper deposits

Researchers believe findings will help exploration geologists discover the next generation of porphyry copper deposits.

Staff Writer | October 19, 2022 | 6:06 am

Researchers better understand what it takes to improve EV batteries’ performance

A scientific team tracked the real-time movement of lithium ions inside layered lithium nickel-rich oxides.

Staff Writer | October 18, 2022 | 5:05 am

Platinum-lanthanum alloy may give push to next-gen fuel cells

Researchers at Tsinghua University have devised a method for combining platinum and lanthanum as an alloy to serve as a catalyst.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 17, 2022 | 6:06 am

There are critical minerals hiding in your junk drawer

Globally just 17% of electronic waste is collected and recycled on average.

Bloomberg News | October 14, 2022 | 9:52 am

TGIF – Gold helps Scots produce whisky more efficiently

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found a way to use gold particles to measure the maturity of whisky, which could help distillers with one of the key challenges in the production process.

Staff Writer | October 14, 2022 | 6:06 am

Beamex donates $10,000 to a scholarship fund for industrial automation professionals

Donation will generate a perpetual need-based scholarship award to a deserving student studying in the field of Instrumentation Technology.

Staff Writer | October 13, 2022 | 3:31 am

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