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.