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Untreated seawater can produce green hydrogen – study

Researchers have split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen.

Staff Writer | February 9, 2023 | 7:22 am

Scientists search for dark matter in the depths of an abandoned gold mine

Researchers want to lure a hypothesized particle from outer space…

Staff Writer | February 7, 2023 | 6:30 am

The history and the future of mining in Australia

Mining in Australia is famous worldwide due to its fascinating…

Jon Taylor - CSG Talent | February 7, 2023 | 6:05 am

Teck, BCIT to boost research on copper’s antimicrobial properties

The mining company and the institute of technology just launched…

Staff Writer | February 5, 2023 | 12:42 pm

Women in Mining Spotlight: Alison White

Alison White, executive vice president and chief financial officer of…

Amanda Stutt | February 2, 2023 | 10:08 am

Women in Mining: The need for qualitative diversity

Mining is behind almost all other industries, including oil and gas, in gender parity.

Anna Saghabalyan and Nara Ghazaryan | February 21, 2022 | 12:54 pm

The View from England: Mining’s Royal lesson

Just when you thought the industry's public image couldn't get any worse, it did.

Chris Hinde | February 18, 2022 | 1:01 pm

Inorganic materials make ultra-thin solar cells more efficient

A new approach used to develop solar cells based on AgBiS2 enables absorption coefficients higher than any other photovoltaic material used to date.

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

How to ready your company for AI-driven ESG performance evaluation

The inaugural ‘Responsible Capitalism’ survey in late 2021 found that 88% of institutional investors now see ESG factors as more important than traditional financial metrics when making long-term investment decisions.

Elizabeth Freele | February 17, 2022 | 6:00 am

‘Endangered metals’ no longer needed to produce hydrogen from water

Japanese scientists found a way to use cobalt and manganese to produce hydrogen for fuel cells and agricultural fertilizers.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 16, 2022 | 5:05 am

Million-years-old minerals reveal new info on earth’s recycling mechanism for surface material

Ancient pieces of garnet, zircon and rutile found on the coast of Oman have given scientists a new understanding of subduction.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 15, 2022 | 6:06 am

New training program aims to tackle labour shortage, break barriers in Canadian mining

The 14-week program at Collège Boréal, called Mining Potential, will launch at its campuses in Sudbury and Timmins to expose students to the mining industry and prepare them for entry-level jobs.

Northern Miner Staff | February 15, 2022 | 6:00 am

From ancient pups to warships – miners find more than just ore

Miners have come across treasures that even though have nothing to do with what they were initially looking for, are still invaluable.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 13, 2022 | 1:09 pm

Mining will profit from supporting carbon tax policies, researchers say

“To get to zero emissions, we need metals. It would be the largest boom the mining industry has seen since the California Gold Rush of 1849. The demand would be infinite.”

Naimul Karim | February 11, 2022 | 6:00 am

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