Deep UK mine helps scientists figure out how humans would survive on MarsThe Bio-SPHERE project investigates how scientific and medical operations would take place in the challenging environments of Mars and the moon.Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 6:06 am
Gemfields hits three records in latest emerald auctionThe coloured gems miner as achieved record revenue of $43.7…Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 5:49 am
New SINAMICS G220 high-performance, adjustable speed drive for greater efficiency, easier engineering, quicker setup and improved sustainabilitySiemens is launching a new high-performance drive to join the…Siemens | June 1, 2023 | 12:02 pm
It is possible to recover gold from waste with almost 100% efficiency Korean researchers developed a process that is 99.9% efficient in recovering gold from waste. Staff Writer | June 1, 2022 | 6:06 am
Marathon awards key contracts for Valentine gold project in Newfoundland The company has signed a letter of intent with SNC-Lavalin for detailed engineering for the mill and major facilities. Staff Writer | May 31, 2022 | 7:53 am
Researchers design microgrid for future lunar base The base camp concept consists of a habitation unit and the potential for separate mining and fuel processing facilities. Staff Writer | May 31, 2022 | 5:05 am
Foraco wins $60m deep directional drilling contract with BHP Olympic Dam The contract is signed for three years firm plus two optional years extension. Staff Writer | May 30, 2022 | 8:33 am
In Bolivia’s silver mountain, artisanal miners turn to coca and the devil They live off what they earn from the scraps of silver they find in Cerro Rico, which is slowly sinking and collapsing onto itself. Reuters | May 30, 2022 | 4:16 am
Barrick Gold ups its ESG game in Tanzania It will spend $6 for every ounce of gold sold by its two local mines on improving healthcare, education and access to potable water. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 27, 2022 | 6:34 am
How sugar can help reduce CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants A new, sponge-like material made from sugar and alkali metal salts can efficiently trap carbon dioxide in its cavities. Staff Writer | May 27, 2022 | 6:06 am
Vale selects EXP as primary engineering consultant for four Canadian sites This is the first time Vale has issued Canada-wide agreements across the majority of its sites, structured with primary and secondary consultants. Staff Writer | May 26, 2022 | 8:58 am
Populating Mars, the moon requires two key resources to be mineable first Before a key mineral is mined, the techniques to extract a more important resource need to be mastered first. Staff Writer | May 26, 2022 | 5:05 am