July 11, 2019

Video game to teach Australian kids about minerals for electric cars

Industry and academia joined forces to launch Mine Solar Car Lab – a 3D digital game for Minecraft’s Education Edition.

July 10, 2019

University study confirms porphyry systems at Jaxon’s BC project

Tourmaline breccia at the Red Springs project contains tourmaline which shows chaotic zonation, typical of mineralized porphyry systems.

July 9, 2019

How thermal imaging boosts safety, cuts downtime says FLIR

The mining industry has embraced thermal imaging as a reliable predictive maintenance asset.

July 8, 2019

Indonesian coal mine added to World Heritage List

The Ombilin coal mine and mining town are considered the oldest in Southeast Asia.

July 8, 2019

That giant asteroid of gold won’t make us richer

The 16 Psyche and other asteroids will probably be mined for their metals. But once they start hitting the market in large quantities, they’re unlikely to be precious for much…

July 7, 2019

Australian coal industry recommends Canadian carbon capture technology

CO2 Solutions' carbon sponge technology uses the carbonic anhydrase enzyme to dramatically accelerate carbon dioxide capture.

July 7, 2019

Beryllium pellets could be key to achieving stable fusion reactions

Scientists are seeking to replicate fusion on Earth for a virtually inexhaustible supply of power to generate electricity.

July 7, 2019

Yamana’s Peter Marrone on how gold companies can find value

Yamana Gold's executive chairman Peter Marrone reflected on the many changes initiated at Yamana over the past few years.

July 4, 2019

Glencore’s human rights report addresses challenges of operating in the DRC

The report identifies agricultural cooperatives as an alternative to artisanal mining.

July 4, 2019

Why gold is money: a periodic perspective

Gold possesses elemental properties that has made it an ideal metal for money throughout history.