February 12, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

A roundup of the biggest stories of the week.

February 11, 2021

JP Morgan: Commodities have begun new supercycle of “years-long gains”

Commodities have seen four supercycles over the past 100 years — with the last one peaking in 2008 after 12 years of expansion.

February 10, 2021

Odds ‘n’ Sods Part II: Sinking shafts in South Africa–hot, dangerous, and exhilarating

Eventually, assuming you have no wish to be an academic geologist or a waiter, reality bites and some sort of salaried earth science career is needed to fund the pub…

February 9, 2021

What does 2021 have in store for mining?

The move towards sustainability should speed up.

February 8, 2021

Gold-decorated titanium dioxide nanoparticles can speed up water desalination

The nanoparticles are able to absorb about 96% of the solar spectrum and turn it into heat.

February 8, 2021

Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation

Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and store that carbon in a safe, cost-effective way.

February 5, 2021

Mining key to transition to green economy

The “ultimate death” of the carbon economy will fuel new investments in infrastructure and responsible mining projects.

February 4, 2021

MINING.COM reaches one million monthly readers

Readers from all over the world flocked to MINING.COM for breaking news and opinions as the transformation of the industry gained pace.

February 4, 2021

Rio Tinto launches sustainability label for aluminium with blockchain

The mining giant said the label will be similar to a nutrition label found on food and drink packaging.

February 3, 2021

Newmont establishes Vancouver centre for Indigenous Community Relations

Focus Areas are a partnership and learning network; respect for customs and culture; and opportunities for Indigenous People.