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Gold Extraction with Cornstarch instead of Cyanide
Posted on May 15, 2013
Evanston Now reports that scientists at Northwestern University (Illinois) discovered a method to extract gold with a cornstarch-derived solution. Starch would be an inexpensive and non-toxic substitute for cyanide. “The elimination of cyanide from the gold industry is of the …
China-ASEAN Mining Talent Exchange and Training Center
Posted on May 14, 2013
As reported on chinadaily.com, a talent exchange and training center was founded during the China-ASEAN Mining Cooperation Forum and Exhibition. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) includes Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, and …
Resource Revenues can be a "Blessing for Education" – EFA Report
Posted on May 9, 2013
Ghana Business News reports that, according to a paper published by UNESCO, Ghana could increase its budget for education significantly by better managing its revenues from the mining and oil industry. The report also analyzes other countries' potential to improve …
NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition upcoming in May
Posted on May 7, 2013
NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition will be held for the fourth time from May 20-24 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This year, 50 teams from universities all over the world will take part in the competition. Each group will …
PDAC's annual Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW)
Posted on April 30, 2013
From May 4 to 17, the seventh annual PDAC Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW) will take place in Sudbury. The workshop offers students an opportunity to learn about different aspects in the field of exploration. Scott Jobin-Bevans, co-chair of …
Construction on TAFE's Mining and Engineering Centre has started
Posted on April 30, 2013
As reported on adelaidenow.com.au, construction of the new Mining and Engineering Centre for TAFE SA at Regency Park has started. The project includes not only a new building for automotive and geoscience studies but also the overhauling of the existing …
New Research Institute on Mines and Environment (RIME) in Québec
Posted on April 25, 2013
Canada Newswire reports that a new research program will be launched by the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) and Polytechnique Montréal. The new Research Institute on Mining and Environment (RIME) is sponsored by several mining companies with nearly $10 …
Government of Fiji will offer Mining Courses
Posted on April 23, 2013
As reported on Fiji Broadcasting Corporation, the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC) will be offering mining courses to meet the higher demand of mine workers due to the expected growth of Fiji's mining industry. FHEC Qualification Manager, Eci Naisele …
Interactive Video Games as Safety Training Tool
Posted on April 16, 2013
As reported on Futurity.org, scientists at the University of Arizona are developing an interactive computer game to train miners in handling dangerous situations. The game is supposed to prepare mine workers for a case of emergency and make them familiar …
Australian Miners Invest in Training Australians for their Industry
Posted on April 11, 2013
Roxy Downs Sun reports that a study, conducted by the National Centre for Vocational Education Reasearch (NCVER), shows that Australian miners invested in the training and education of Australians to work in the industry. According to the study, $1.147 billion …
Mining4Life Raised $2.7M with Texas Hold’em Poker Evening at PDAC
Posted on April 5, 2013
As reported on forbes.com, a poker evening at PDAC in March in Toronto raised $2.7M for Mining4Life. The money goes to the SickKids Foundation, SickKids International (SKI) and BC Children's Hospital Foundation. The Mining4Life Charity Challenge raised $2.7 million …
Study on the Risk of Drillings near Dams
Posted on April 5, 2013
As herald-dispatch.com reports, the University of West Virginia will conduct a study about the risk of drilling and mining near dams and reservoirs. The researchers will, amongst others, collaborate with the University of British Columbia. The one-year, $285,000 study …
Agreement between Northern College and Queen's University in Kingston
Posted on April 2, 2013
Northern Ontario Business reports that the Northern College and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the Queen's University in Kingston have signed an agreement. The goal is to offer a Mining Engineering Degree program at Northern's Porcupine Campus. …
Nanocomposite Membrane to treat Acid Mine Water
Posted on March 23, 2013
BDlive reports that the University of the Witwatersrand has developed a membrane based on nanotechnology that can filter acid mine water. The Wits School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering partnered with a NASA professor for the research on this technology. …
The Minerals Education Coalition has a new Website
Posted on March 21, 2013
As reported on canadianminingjournal.com, the Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) recently launched its new website www.mineralseducationcoalition.org. The Coalition includes SME's (Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration) K-12 Education and Public Awareness and Outreach Program. The Minerals Education Coalition’s mission is to …
New Academy for Mine Workers Training
Posted on February 1, 2013
The West Australian reports that after the agreement between a mining contractor, an education company and the State Government, the plan to build an academy for mine workers training at the Muresk Institute near Northam is one step closer to …
South Africa needs to Invest in Research and Development
Posted on January 29, 2013
Miningweekly.com reports that South Africa's Science and Technology Minister, Derek Hanekom, said that the country must invest in research and development (R&D) in the mining and minerals sector. The R&D investment of the last years was below 1 percent of …
Top Priority for Mining Companies is Safety of the Workforce
Posted on January 25, 2013
According to the annual Mining Executive Insights survey conducted by Ventyx, the top priority for the participating mining companies was the safety of their workforce. The survey reflects the opinion of 374 mining companies and shows that ensuring the workforce's …
Free Education for Members of the National Union of Mineworkers
Posted on January 24, 2013
As reported on miningweekly.com, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) in South Africa will be offering free training courses for its members. The project, which is funded by the Mineworkers Investment Trust (MIT), is to create a further education and …
Funding for Research on the Impacts of Coal Seam Gas Mining
Posted on January 21, 2013
The Northern Star reports that the Southern Cross University in Australia plans a research project on the impacts of coal seam gas mining on surface water, groundwater and the atmosphere. The Northern Rivers Regional Organisation of Councils will be asked …
Asteroid Mining as a Topic at the Vancouver Investment Conference
Posted on January 19, 2013
Stockhouse.com reports that one of the speakers at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference will be talking about mining platinum and other rare metals from asteroids. The two-day conference starts on Sunday, January 20. Tickets for the conference are free if …
Energy Skills Queensland Offers Course for Fraser Coast's Indigenous Job Seekers
Posted on January 17, 2013
As reported on the Fraser Coast Chronicle, a new 10-week course for Fraser Coast's indigenous job seekers will be offered by Energy Skills Queensland (ESQ) to help them find a job in the resources sector. The federally funded training aims …
New Rare Earth Research Institute in the US
Posted on January 12, 2013
BBC News reports that a new research institute for rare earths is to be built in Ames, Iowa. The US Department of Energy will provide $120m for the Critical Material Institute. The US wants to reduce its dependency on China, …
Bricks made of Recycled Toxic Mining Residues
Posted on January 11, 2013
Peru this Week reports that a project developed by the San Pablo Catholic University of Arequipa received funding from the ministry of production’s Research and Development Fund for Competitiveness (FIDECOM). The project aims at recycling toxic mining residue into bricks. …
Agreement on Development of Mining Robots
Posted on January 10, 2013
As reported on bizjournals.com, an agreement was signed by the Robotics Institute at the Carnegie Mellon University and the mining company Anglo American PLC with the aim to develop new mining robots. The company’s Technology Development Group will be working …
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