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Copper nanowire spray effectively destroys covid-19 virus

A new spray that contains copper nanowires or copper-zinc nanowires can kill the virus in just 20 minutes.

Staff Writer | August 9, 2022 | 5:05 am

Scientists figure out how to produce metallic iron on Mars

The process involves combining processed air, dirt and sunlight on…

Staff Writer | August 7, 2022 | 5:44 am

EPA funding for battery recycling ‘part of the piece’ in handling of scrap metals, says CEO

"Increasingly, metals have got to come from recycling. The demand…

Amanda Stutt | August 5, 2022 | 2:25 pm

BHP backs Indigenous education programs in Northern Australia

P will make a fresh A$1 million donation and continue…

Staff Writer | August 4, 2022 | 2:23 pm

Nevada Gold Mines investing further in education partnerships and training programs, Barrick says

The company is working with the University of Nevada and…

Staff Writer | August 3, 2022 | 3:14 pm

Scientists develop ‘cheap and easy’ method to extract lithium from seawater

Saudi Arabia-based researchers employed an electrochemical cell containing a ceramic membrane to extract lithium from seawater.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 5, 2021 | 4:37 pm

Deep freezing iron-based materials expected to be part of superconducting devices of the future

US, UK and Germany-based researchers discovered that an iron-based superconductor exhibits both superconductivity and magnetism below -258°C.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 4, 2021 | 6:11 am

RMI unveils set of rules to help miners fulfill ESG expectations

Companies are feeling increased pressure from shareholders and institutional investors to prioritize ESG factors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2021 | 7:09 am

Webinar: Blockchain in gold mining

Introduction to the technology overlaid with ESG standards which provide a framework for the supply chain so that its output can be affirmatively declared “Responsible Gold” on June 24.

MINING.com Editor | June 2, 2021 | 2:47 pm

Marrying mining transactions with ESG metrics for future-ready supply chains

In addition to digitally transforming their businesses, mining companies are under enormous pressure to better their environmental, social governance (ESG) performance, which includes accurate carbon reporting.

Arnoud Star Busmann and Rebecca Campbell - White & Case | May 31, 2021 | 8:41 am

How perovskites can help develop high-efficiency, low-cost solar cells

Researchers at McGill University unlocked the mystery of how perovskites act as semiconductors even when there are defects in the material.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 31, 2021 | 6:06 am

Spotlight: Determining the essential value of mineral projects

Edumine's Valuation of Mineral Projects course runs online July 12-16.

Amanda Stutt | May 30, 2021 | 12:05 pm

Bonanza gold deposits form the same way soured milk does – research

Researchers from McGill University solved the paradox of ultrahigh-grade or bonanza gold formations.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 30, 2021 | 7:41 am

Global Mining Symposium: Companies that don’t apply ESG will have trouble accessing capital

Jamie Strauss, founder of Digbee ESG, is developing an ESG disclosure platform for the mining industry.

Carl A. Williams - The Northern Miner | May 28, 2021 | 1:35 pm

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