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Why prehistoric Brits fancied rare quartz

Six thousand-year-old rock crystals reveal poorly investigated burial rites.

Staff Writer | August 21, 2022 | 7:14 am

UBC uses gravity data to ‘see through’ glacial sediments in critical minerals search

The project will develop updated interpretations for the bedrock geology…

Staff Writer | August 19, 2022 | 6:34 am

Researchers figure out how to improve Li-ion batteries’ lifespan

Korean scientists developed a method to strengthen lithium-ion batteries’ anodes,…

Staff Writer | August 18, 2022 | 6:06 am

‘Right material’ to efficiently remove mercury from water shows promising results

Researchers at Drexel University have found the right material to…

Staff Writer | August 17, 2022 | 5:03 am

British Columbia minerals could be key to reaching climate goals

The world must rapidly build clean energy infrastructure to confront…

Michael Goehring | August 16, 2022 | 6:39 am

Coal mining byproduct highly effective for land reclamation

Nano humus has proven to be highly effective at helping reclaim the land and water used in mining.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 26, 2021 | 6:06 am

Climate scientists begin key report as G20 failed to reach phase-out coal deal

More than 200 of the world's leading climate scientists have begun working on a key report summarizing how Earth's climate has already changed and what to expect in coming years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2021 | 3:47 am

Rerating: Top 50 mining companies double in value from covid low

MINING.COM’s ranking of the world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks marched to a new high of $1.47 trillion at the end of the second quarter.

MINING.com Editor | July 23, 2021 | 9:56 am

How rutile may help find undiscovered gold deposits

Researchers at Curtin University found a clear chemical distinction between rutile associated with richly endowed gold ore systems and rutile from un-mineralized rocks.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 23, 2021 | 6:06 am

Exxaro Resources prioritizes education in Mandela Day initiatives

South Africa toy drive has seen a donation of over 1.4 million toys to over 10 centres across the Emakhazeni Local Municipality.

MINING.com Editor | July 22, 2021 | 2:15 pm

Rio Tinto, Bougainville community reach agreement to assess Panguna legacy impacts

The Panguna mine was operated by BCL, majority-owned by Rio Tinto, for 17 years from 1972 until 1989, when operations were suspended due to an uprising against the mine and subsequent civil war.

MINING.com Editor | July 20, 2021 | 4:44 pm

Chawama project set to ramp up food security in Haut-Katanga Province

ERG Africa-led initiative empowers farmers from Kimfumpa and Kabumba.

MINING.com Editor | July 20, 2021 | 4:05 pm

Low-cost, sustainable plasma technology could replace one of world’s rarest materials

Technology would replace indium, a rare chemical element widely used in smartphones and computers.

MINING.com Editor | July 19, 2021 | 12:34 pm

Dawn of a mining supercycle. Are you taking the fizz?

MINING.COM takes issue with a new white paper by Wood Mackenzie forecasting the varying impacts of the green energy transition on metals and mining demand.

Frik Els | July 16, 2021 | 5:18 pm

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