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Technology to extract REE from acid mine drainage gets $8m from US government

West Virginia University received a grant from the US Department of Energy to develop a pre-commercial demonstration facility for separating and refining rare earth elements from acid mine drainage and coal waste.

Staff Writer | April 6, 2023 | 5:11 am

As the world looks to secure metal supply, miners must beware the hidden costs of streaming agreements

On the surface, a stream is simple.

Alex Godell | April 5, 2023 | 1:00 pm

Renowned mining industry innovator Dr. Andy Robertson passes away

Andy’s colleagues remember him as a visionary leader with shrewd…

MINING.com Editor | April 5, 2023 | 10:45 am

Copper ore analyses reveal deep connections between ancient African civilizations

Copper artifacts revealed new cultural connections among people living in…

Staff Writer | April 2, 2023 | 7:48 am

A new gold rush? Mining waste with micro-organisms to extract metals

Academics and mining stakeholders are taking a closer look at…

Albert Van Santvoort - Business in Vancouver | March 29, 2023 | 10:28 am

The view from England: Party time as resources soar

Exploration expenditure rose 35% in 2021 to $11.2 billion,

Chris Hinde | May 20, 2022 | 11:50 am

McMaster University, USNC, GFP sign MOU to study deployment of micro modular reactor

Partnership is an important step in the launch of the university's SMR feasibility study.

Staff Writer | May 20, 2022 | 6:00 am

ESG to decide winners-losers in mining, says Friedland

"Companies that get it right will inherit the industry. Companies that don’t, will die.”

Bloomberg News | May 19, 2022 | 10:12 am

Teck, University of British Columbia open $1.8 million geological field station in south Okanagan

The new facility will be used by UBC geology, earth science and geological engineering students to gain critical field skills and for sustainability research.

Staff Writer | May 19, 2022 | 6:00 am

Mapped: The 10 largest gold mines in the world, by production

Together, they accounted for around 13 million ounces or 12% of global gold production in 2021.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 18, 2022 | 8:16 pm

Natural Resources Canada calls for proposals of pilot projects for processing critical minerals

Call for proposals is open to Canadian universities, mining companies and provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments.

Nelson Bennett | May 18, 2022 | 6:00 am

Osisko VP Maggie Layman on the roots of exploration success: Exclusive Mining Legends Speaker Series interview

Layman is the recipient of the Young Mining Professionals’ prestigious Eira Thomas Award and vice-president of exploration for Osisko Development.

Blair McBride and Amanda Stutt | May 17, 2022 | 6:00 am

ARISE awards two A$10,000 scholarships to engineering students

Awarded by Australian Resources Industry Skills and Education and supported by BHP, funding is aimed at addressing a shortage of engineers in the resources sector by attracting promising students.

Staff Writer | May 16, 2022 | 1:16 pm

Failed eruptions play a role in the creation of porphyry copper deposits

Recent research opens up new avenues for the development of tools to find new copper deposits.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 15, 2022 | 6:22 am

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