September 30, 2020 License to operate still the top risk for miners – report In EY's annual risks and opportunities report, 63% of executives surveyed flagged LTO a top three risk.
September 29, 2020 Thai villagers ‘reclaim’ land after 26-year fight over mine Villagers in the Nong Bua Lamphu province said they never consented to the land being used for mining.
September 28, 2020 ESG Week Seminar: Challenges and Opportunities in Mining Natural Resources Forum series runs October 5-9.
September 28, 2020 New copper composite to support wider EV adoption US-based researchers produced a lighter weight conductive material by depositing and aligning carbon nanotubes on flat copper substrates.
September 27, 2020 Scientists give new clues to find iron ore deposits The key is to know that some deposits are formed from an unusual magma-like liquid.
September 25, 2020 Artisanal mining linked to UN sustainable development goals – report The first assessment of the relationships between ASM and United Nations sustainable development goals is being brought to the General Assembly.
September 24, 2020 ABB and UWA join to realize future of digital mines An offsite test laboratory will evaluate efficacy of interoperability of technology without disrupting ongoing mining activities.
September 23, 2020 Some carbon-rich exoplanets may be made of diamonds Researchers believe that carbon-rich exoplanets could convert to diamonds if water were present.
September 22, 2020 Laser mining – the light at the end of the tunnel? The GOC prototype addresses key issues like mining using less explosives, chemicals and waste.
September 21, 2020 It is possible to recover lithium cobalt oxide from spent batteries – study Most battery recycling processes extract the materials separately and require additional reagents to put them together.
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