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Purified tin selenide may be ideal to convert waste heat into energy — study

US and Korean researchers have developed the most efficient thermoelectric system on record.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 5, 2021 | 6:06 am

Manganese could help transform sunlight into energy more sustainably than iridium, ruthenium

Researchers have produced luminescent manganese complexes for more sustainable materials…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 3, 2021 | 6:06 am

Here’s who wins and who loses from the surge in commodity prices

Commodities as a whole have risen more than 20% this…

Bloomberg News | July 30, 2021 | 3:04 pm

IEA’s roadmap shows difficult journey to net zero: Kemp

In the short term, emissions are on a rising trend,…

Reuters | July 30, 2021 | 7:56 am

BHP to build solar farms at Nickel West

The project will help cut carbon emissions by 12% compared…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2021 | 7:03 am

Britain blocks plans for new coal mine on climate grounds

Britain plans to phase-out coal use at its power stations by 2025 as a part of its efforts to meet its climate targets.

Reuters | March 23, 2018 | 1:18 pm

Rio sells one of latest coal assets in Australia for $200 million

Australia's Whitehaven Coal is acquiring the Winchester South project, located in Queensland.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2018 | 5:24 am

Nova Scotia’s Mining Association applauds Government push for a Mineral Resources Development Fund

The Mining Association of Nova Scotia (MANS) is pleased the new provincial government budget provides funding to establish the Mineral Resources Development Fund (MRDF).

Mining Association of Nova Scotia (MANS) | March 21, 2018 | 10:43 pm

Stantec to boost oilsands mining operations and reclamation exposure with acquisition of Norwest

Norwest will be integrated into Stantec’s energy and resources business, the company said.

JWN Energy | March 20, 2018 | 12:02 pm

South Africa black ownership to roll out in May

Newly appointed Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe said the key to regain investors and miners confidence in the South Africa’s mining sector was to finalize revised plans for black ownership in the industry in the coming weeks.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2018 | 9:50 am