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Microbes help deal with uranium in groundwater, spent nuclear fuel repositories

A chemical process for the removal of uranium from groundwater has been discovered.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2023 | 6:10 am

Wall Street Journal sees a debt-ceiling copper glow up

A look at the esteemed financial paper’s case for calling…

Frik Els | May 19, 2023 | 12:12 pm

TNM Symposiums return with industry leaders’ insights on geopolitical shifts in mining

This powerful platform returns to a physical space so you…

Northern Miner Staff | May 19, 2023 | 9:39 am

Study shows copper’s bacteria and virus killing power on public transit

Funded by Teck as part of its Copper & Health program,…

Staff Writer | May 19, 2023 | 7:39 am

Scientists purify uranium-laden water using magnetic bacteria

Magnetotactic bacteria can accumulate dissolved heavy metal in their cell…

Staff Writer | May 18, 2023 | 6:19 am

Research on earth’s ancient water cycle may shed new light on how largest gold deposits formed

A new study shows that water was transported much deeper in the early earth than previously thought.

Staff Writer | July 29, 2022 | 6:06 am

New observations of graphite’s surface key for Li-ion battery performance

For the first time, an spectroscopic study accurately measures the electronic states of the surface and the edge of graphite.

Staff Writer | July 28, 2022 | 6:06 am

The tough times will pass for boom-and-bust mining sector

We will all continue to be challenged by energy costs as the world reduces its reliance on fossil fuels. But that only underscores the importance of mining.

Jennifer Leinart | July 22, 2022 | 7:32 am

Researchers figure out how to accurately detect compounds in rocks

In just one-millionth of a second, it is possible to capture the elements that make up a sample.

Staff Writer | July 22, 2022 | 6:06 am

Teck, Royal Ontario Museum partner to showcase copper’s antimicrobial properties

Funding will also go towards an educational program to explain the health benefits of copper and illustrate the important role it plays for the low-carbon future.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 4:44 pm

Jetti Resources, UBC publish new study on the science of the “holy grail” of the copper industry

Study sheds new light on how chalcopyrite behaves when subject to leaching and provides a better understanding of the nature of the passivation layer.

Staff Writer | July 20, 2022 | 12:26 pm

Scientists propose using metal waste to produce hydrogen storage materials

Metal hydrides seem to be an appealing solution for storing hydrogen at low pressures and moderate temperatures in a safe way.

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

Education Spotlight: Safety and operational efficiency

Vista Training CEO and Edumine course designer Bruce Rabe learned very early in life how vital safety measures are to operating industrial machinery.

Amanda Stutt | July 18, 2022 | 6:00 am

Feeding copper to microbes may help curb GHG emissions

Copper is key to avoiding the production of nitrous oxide, the third most potent greenhouse gas.

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

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