Global Reporting Initiative launches sustainability standard for mining at Indaba While European Union sustainability reporting standards will soon come into effect, there is, as of yet, no sector standard for mining.Amanda Stutt | February 8, 2024 | 11:59 am
Ancient island submerged off Brazilian coast was (and may still be) mineral-richThe Rio Grande Rise was a giant island that has…Staff Writer | February 8, 2024 | 6:13 am
Scientists develop solution to avoid gold particle corrosionGold is generally resilient but if it’s in the form…Staff Writer | February 7, 2024 | 6:06 am
New sinter technology could greatly reduce iron, steel making emissions Australia-based researchers have developed a new type of sinter that reduces the amount of coke consumed at sinter plants by about 23%. Staff Writer | June 27, 2023 | 6:06 am
Fortescue to ship first iron ore from Gabon by year-end It will mix ore from Belinga with output from its Australian mines to bring it closer in grade to that of rivals Rio Tinto, BHP and Vale. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2023 | 3:48 am
EV metals will come from dead batteries at new US plant Recycling startup Nth Cycle is opening its first full-scale plant in Fairfield, Ohio, to produce a mix of nickel and cobalt. Bloomberg News | June 26, 2023 | 10:11 am
How gold nanoparticles help detect covid-19 A new adhesive bandage infused with gold nanoparticles can detect covid-19 antibodies in a person’s bloodstream. Staff Writer | June 26, 2023 | 6:06 am
Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expert University of Queensland cave mining expert Andre van As says rushing the development of super-deep mines may lead to massive financial losses. Staff Writer | June 25, 2023 | 11:50 am
Iron-rich rocks link planetary processes thought to be unconnected The orange, yellow, silver, brown and blue-tinged black layers in banded iron formations do more than just look pretty. Staff Writer | June 25, 2023 | 7:00 am
Unusual financing model to back Sweden’s largest solar park The Hallstaviks solar park, Sweden’s largest, will be the country’s first solar asset financed with a dedicated non-recourse debt facility. Staff Writer | June 23, 2023 | 6:06 am
How a calcium-doped adsorbent helps deal with nuclear wastewater A new calcium-doped adsorbent turns unwanted protons in acidic wastewater into agents for facilitating the removal of cesium ions, a major challenge for wastewater treatment in nuclear power plants. Staff Writer | June 22, 2023 | 6:06 am
Tahltan Nation, partner provide charter service for Red Chris mine TNDC is the only Indigenous organization to manage an airport in British Columbia. Staff Writer | June 21, 2023 | 8:56 am