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Copper boosted development of most important trade hub of Late Bronze Age

Copper and a sheltered location turned the Cypriot village of Hala Sultan Tekke into one of the most important trade hubs of the Late Bronze Age.

Staff Writer | March 21, 2023 | 7:05 am

ABB launches ‘Unstoppable’ film series highlighting women in industry

Film series to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion to…

Staff Writer | March 21, 2023 | 6:24 am

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

The Barrick-Twiga Future Forward Education Program's objective is to build…

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

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

Denarii silver content reveals new facts about Roman financial crisis

The silver content of Roman denarii has shed new light on the financial crisis mentioned by Cicero De Officiis.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 17, 2022 | 7:54 am

Mining is the industry most at risk for fraud – report

Fraud in the mining industry can take many forms, from inventory theft to improper asset evaluations.

Staff Writer | April 15, 2022 | 2:40 pm

Lithium consumption has nearly quadrupled since 2010

Because of its role in clean energy technologies, lithium demand hasn’t only increased, it has transformed.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | April 13, 2022 | 12:13 pm

Ore-sand: a sustainable source of sand that reduces mine waste

Researchers propose the idea of separating and repurposing sand-like materials from mine waste before they are added to the garbage stream.

Staff Writer | April 13, 2022 | 6:06 am

MAC cheers Canadian government’s $3 billion budget commitment to mining

Commitments include public geoscience and exploration programs to help find the next generation of critical minerals deposits.

Staff Writer | April 13, 2022 | 6:00 am

NORCAT partners with Vector Institute on AI training program

Partnership designed to provide technical training and talent resourcing to support the advancement of machine learning in the mining industry.

Staff Writer | April 12, 2022 | 6:00 am

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