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Researchers call for an integrated mineral supply agreement between nations

The goal of a mineral supply agreement is that countries that have limited access to the raw materials needed to transition to a green economy are not left behind.

Staff Writer | December 6, 2022 | 7:03 am

Environmental and human rights assessment of Rio Tinto’s former Panguna copper mine begins

The Panguna mine was operated by BCL, majority-owned by Rio…

Staff Writer | December 5, 2022 | 4:42 pm

Wyoming Innovation Center receives ‘Overcoming Adversity’ award

The center is home to companies and researchers developing commodities…

Staff Writer | December 5, 2022 | 1:06 pm

Maptek unveils 2022 Geology Challenge champions

Cathy Barton, Senior Geologist for IGO won 1st prize for…

Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 6:00 am

Rare earths ‘spill the tea’ on how deep magma eruptions initiate

Researchers found huge magma eruptions can initiate deeper below the…

Staff Writer | December 1, 2022 | 7:07 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

NORCAT wins VR education and training crown at 2021 VR Awards

NORCAT’s Vale VR training tool was one of 12 projects to receive awards at the fifth annual VR Awards.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 25, 2021 | 10:18 am

YMP awards 35 scholarships worth $99,000 for 2021

Recognizing the next generation of Canadian mining industry leaders.

Northern Miner Staff | November 24, 2021 | 10:58 am

Scientists improve technique for conversion of CO2 emissions into fuel feedstock

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have improved the selectivity of electrochemical reduction, which allows for the conversion of CO2 emissions into a fuel feedstock.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 24, 2021 | 5:06 am

Can plants that suck metal from soil replace mining?

Agro-mining is the process of growing plants that absorb metal through soil, a mechanism to clean poisoned lands and maybe gather battery components like nickel and cobalt.

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 10:17 am

Mechanism behind coal creation may be different than previously thought

Penn State University researchers discovered that organic material eventually becomes coal and produces methane through microbial action.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 22, 2021 | 6:06 am

Scientists want to engineer bacteria to sustainability mine rare earths

Cornell researchers are looking for an environmentally friendly, low-temperature, low-pressure method to mine rare earth elements from rock.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 21, 2021 | 7:16 am

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