May 9, 2019 ZEN gets $1m grant for graphene-enhanced concrete project The Canadian company said that, thanks to the grant, it may be able to provide innovative cement-based composite products to Ontario by 2020.
May 6, 2019 Geologist who discovered oldest water on earth wins top science prize University of Toronto professor Dr. Barbara Sherwood Lollar awarded prestigious $1 million Gerhard Herzberg prize.
May 3, 2019 Tesla warns of coming battery minerals shortage The electric vehicles pioneer is worried about the effects of booming demand for EVs will have on the supply of minerals needed to manufacture rechargeable batteries.
April 29, 2019 Russia’s Nordgold injects another $70m into Guinea mine Funds allowed Norgold to both extend Lefa mine’s life and improve efficiencies at the operation.
April 28, 2019 Scientists use graphene to create diode for cheaper and more durable fluorescent lamps Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology succeeded in creating light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, on a graphene surface.
March 20, 2019 One of Canada’s newest coal mines is piling up safety warnings Kameron Coal’s Donkin mine has received four orders and six warnings from provincial authorities since limited production restarted on Jan. 25, following a roof cave-in last year.
March 19, 2019 Almaden’s stock jumps after 2019 corporate report released The 2019 report on corporate social responsibility described the community-related activities the company has been engaged for over 15 years at the Ixtaca precious metals project in Puebla State, Mexico.
March 6, 2019 Goodman School of Mines expands into Latin America The university and foundation plan to develop relationships in countries that require world-class mining training.
February 14, 2019 Technology to redesign 77% of Australian mining jobs over next five years — report An injection of A$5 billion to A$13 billion in workforce capability will be needed over the next decade.
February 4, 2019 MMSA awards gold medal to Pierre Lassonde MMSA considers the gold medal to be the highest honour it can bestow on individuals for exemplary service to the mineral industry.
Weir to acquire ESCO Elecmetal Fundición Limitada for $75 million Mining technology firm to acquire the remaining 50% share of its Chile-based joint venture. December 12, 2025 | 03:32 pm
