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Scientists learn what it takes to develop gold-based meta-materials

Researchers have achieved first insights into engineering crystal growth by atomically precise metal nanoclusters.

Staff Writer | November 16, 2022 | 5:15 am

Navajo Transitional Energy earns two national awards for mine safety and stewardship

Navajo mine received both a Sentinels of Safety and a…

Staff Writer | November 15, 2022 | 1:36 pm

Scientists dig for answers inside mineral-rich meteorites

The goal is to learn how the young earth acquired…

Staff Writer | November 13, 2022 | 5:24 am

Integra’s Andrée St-Germain on overcoming self-doubt and ‘paying your dues’: Mining Legends Speaker Series interview

Mining Legends Speaker Series pairs CMHF inductees with accomplished young…

Amanda Stutt | November 11, 2022 | 10:29 am

Growing human rights focus in due diligence for lenders

The growing focus on human rights goes well beyond the…

By Vassie Maharaj and Dr Vidette Bester, SRK Consulting | November 10, 2022 | 12:54 pm

Newmont to sell first sustainability-linked bonds from a miner

The company’s 10-year bonds will pay investors a higher interest rate if it fails to cut emissions, or to sufficiently boost the percentage of women in its senior leadership positions by 2030.

Bloomberg News | December 6, 2021 | 1:20 pm

Artificial material mimics rare earth compounds

Researchers at Aalto University created a new material with quantum properties that normally require rare earth compounds.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 6, 2021 | 6:06 am

Denison adopts Indigenous peoples policy aimed at reconciliation

The policy identifies five key areas of action that will support a continuously evolving reconciliation action plan: engagement, empowerment, environment, employment, and education.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 2, 2021 | 11:49 am

Astronomers find new clues on the origin of gold

Black holes orbited by accretion disks may be involved in the creation of gold.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 2, 2021 | 6:05 am

Asteroid “ideal for mining exploration” to enter Earth’s orbit next week

An asteroid as big as a football field has been singled out by scientists as an ideal target for a mining exploration mission.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2021 | 7:12 am

Large gold miners contributed $38bn in GDP to local economies in 2020 — report

In 2020, WGC members made significant contributions to local economies.

Northern Miner Staff | November 30, 2021 | 11:10 am

Plant cellulose can be used to extract neodymium from e-waste

Penn State University researchers developed new nanotechnology to separate neodymium found in electronic waste using plant cellulose.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 29, 2021 | 6:06 am

Researchers develop anti-ageing chemistry to overcome next-gen lithium battery decay

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences mimicked natural processes to stop the chemical degradation of electrolytes in high-voltage lithium batteries.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 28, 2021 | 7:08 am

Digital Technology Supercluster launches Earth X-ray for low-impact mining project

Aim is to help mining exploration companies precision-target deposits beneath the Earth's surface in a way that changes the economics of discovery and increases the sustainable production.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 25, 2021 | 1:37 pm

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