Education Top Stories

Barrick commits $30 million to expansion of education infrastructure in Tanzania

The Barrick-Twiga Future Forward Education Program's objective is to build 1,090 classrooms, 1,640 ablution blocks and 270 dormitories across 161 schools nationwide.

Staff Writer | March 20, 2023 | 12:50 pm

BHP’s Project Dig unearths 100-million-year-old fossil in Western Queensland

A team of palaeontologists found Australia’s first head and associated…

Staff Writer | March 16, 2023 | 7:55 am

Canadian Mining Hall of Fame issues call for 2024 nominations

Nomination deadlines are May 1 to contact a member or…

Staff Writer | March 15, 2023 | 10:35 am

Multiple wins for Laurentian University students at Canadian Mining Games

The 33rd edition of the event saw students compete in…

Staff Writer | March 14, 2023 | 2:26 pm

Scientists use crab shells to develop battery anodes

Research could provide a route to upcycle other wastes and…

Staff Writer | March 14, 2023 | 6:06 am

Copper may help reduce the use of antibiotics in crops

Copper oxide nanoparticles work as an immunostimulator in plants.

Staff Writer | May 2, 2022 | 6:06 am

Could bacteria replace chemicals in mining?

Some types of bacteria can “loosen up” rocks to release metals and minerals, making them easier to crush and grind.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | April 28, 2022 | 3:16 pm

Column: Global miners rank ESG as their top concern. Really?

Not one of the biggest listed Western mining companies has an executive with the title of chief ESG officer, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | April 27, 2022 | 8:15 am

Australian universities get $173m in funding to turn critical minerals into products, services

The funds will go towards the development of the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer hub.

Staff Writer | April 27, 2022 | 6:06 am

As cyber threats rise, how vulnerable are mining companies?

About 55% of mining executives surveyed are worried about their ability to manage a cyber threat with nearly 70% witnessing an increase in the number of disruptive attacks.

Naimul Karim - The Northern Miner | April 26, 2022 | 1:29 pm

AME announces upcoming health and exploration safety courses

Online courses for members and students run May 4 and May 14.

Staff Writer | April 25, 2022 | 1:00 pm

Shelby Yee and Alex Dorsch named Young Mining Professionals of the Year

The awards are named after two iconic entrepreneurs in the mining industry, Eira Thomas and the late Peter Munk.

Carl A. Williams | April 21, 2022 | 11:27 am

Namibian cuprous oxide gemstone could hold key to quantum computers

Researchers found that a naturally mined cuprous oxide gemstone from Namibia can help produce Rydberg polaritons.

Staff Writer | April 19, 2022 | 5:05 am

Evolving mining technology and the growing need to attract talent to the industry

Recent reports suggest a marked increase in the number of job postings within the mining sector, with significant growth predominantly in North America, Middle East and Africa.

Olivia Durrant - CSG Talent | April 18, 2022 | 2:07 pm

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