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Golden rule: Why younger investors are drawn to gold

Among wealthy investors under the age of 43, 45% own gold as a physical asset.

Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 7:28 am

Royal Cornwall Museum unveils new mineral gallery with 12,000 samples

Home to over one million artefacts, RCM is the caretaker…

Staff Writer | July 11, 2024 | 4:30 pm

YMP aims to bridge the mining talent gap with 45 scholarships

The YMP Scholarship Fund has grown to nearly C$250,000 this…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | July 3, 2024 | 9:05 am

ICMM, TNFD release new nature-focused sector guidance for metals and mining industry

The material supports mining and metals companies implementing TNFD’s wider…

Staff Writer | June 28, 2024 | 4:04 pm

Teck Resources named one of 2024’s best 50 corporate citizens in Canada

Teck has set ambitious targets in sustainability, including being carbon…

Staff Writer | June 27, 2024 | 12:13 pm

Pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could boost deployment of renewable energy – study

Cornell University researchers found that pairing cryptocurrency mining with green hydrogen could provide the foundation for wider deployment of renewable energy.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 6:06 am

New beetle species discovered at Orapa diamond mine in Botswana

Researchers say the Orapa deposits are enriching humanity’s understanding of Cretaceous ecosystems.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 6:06 am

Grand Canyon groundwater systems’ high interconnectivity makes nearby uranium mining risky – study

Researchers say uranium mining near the Grand Canyon's springs and groundwater sources requires better monitoring.

Staff Writer | March 28, 2024 | 6:18 am

The Mine that Fell Asleep in the Goldfields awakens young minds

Author Catherine Lalut didn’t jump from mining engineer to children’s author quickly, but the journey was enriching.

Henry Lazenby | March 27, 2024 | 6:56 am

How science may assist green metals exploration efforts

A recent paper in the journal Science Advances reveals new information that may inform future metal prospecting.

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 6:02 am

Research and Innovation week at Cambrian College coming up in Sudbury, Ontario

Research and development in focus from April 8-12 at Cambrian’s main campus.

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 10:44 am

Researchers evaluate paths to create super diamonds

Super diamonds are scientifically known as eight-atom body-centred cubic crystals.

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 5:36 am

Scientists discover origin of corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel

Researchers delved into the mysterious world of pitting corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel 316L.

Staff Writer | March 24, 2024 | 6:35 am

Prevention is the solution to the mining industry’s most common injuries and ailments

Each worksite presents its own unique challenges and requirements, but injuries and ailments occur across the 12,563 active mines in the United States.

Chris Murff | March 22, 2024 | 3:05 pm

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