Most Greenlanders support extracting, exporting sand left by melting ice sheet

Climate change is leading to the deposition of substantial amounts of sand and gravel along the coasts of Greenland amid a rapidly growing global demand for these resources.

Staff Writer | August 22, 2022 | 5:05 am

Colombia’s new president threatens to blow up illegal mining operations

Gustavo Petro said that the armed forces will dynamite every dredge that is being used across the country to mine gold illegally.

Staff Writer | August 21, 2022 | 11:42 am

Peruvian Institute of Economy reports ‘concerning’ decrease in mining private investments

Peruvian Institute of Economy reports decrease in private mining investments

According to the Peruvian Institute of Economy, while the mining sector was responsible for 19% of total private investments in 2012, it now accounts only for 10%.

Staff Writer | August 21, 2022 | 10:38 am

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

Trevali CEO resigns after two managers convicted of involuntary manslaughter

Trevali suspends guidance, operations at Caribou zinc mine

In its Q2 report, the Canadian miner said the halt followed continued operational performance issues due to low productivity rates and equipment and operator availability from the mining contractor.

Staff Writer | August 19, 2022 | 12:57 pm

OceanaGold closer to finalizing permits for Haile underground mine in South Carolina

The underground development could boost Haile's gold production by up to 100,000 oz. a year.

Staff Writer | August 19, 2022 | 9:22 am

Copper mining, like politics, is now the art of the possible

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

The project will develop updated interpretations for the bedrock geology of the central Quesnel terrane.

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

Graphene becomes philosopher’s stone for extracting gold from e-waste

“Graphene turns rubbish into gold, literally.”

Staff Writer | August 19, 2022 | 6:14 am

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

Korean scientists developed a method to strengthen lithium-ion batteries’ anodes, making them more resilient to volume changes.

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

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