October 8, 2023 Stone Age Ethiopians knew how to source their iron-rich rocks Middle Stone Age Ethiopians progressively replaced exotic iron-rich high-quality rocks with lower quality, poorer in iron, but locally available ones. Researchers now have clues as to why this happened.
October 6, 2023 US chemicals company develops portfolio of catalysts to solve materials challenge in hydrogen Mattiq leveraged AI technology in the "world’s most comprehensive study of iridium alternatives".
October 5, 2023 WGC names new chair, launches documentary featuring Idris Elba Sibanye-Stillwater chief executive Neal Froneman is the new chair at WGC.
October 4, 2023 Maptek Geology Challenge winner models complex structures Caroline Burden, Engineering Geologist with GMEK, was already dealing with an interesting dataset at Jubilee Metals’ Croydon project.
October 2, 2023 ABB launches global Young Engineer Exchange Program International, two-year program offers graduates overseas rotations in Canada, Australia, Poland, South Africa, Sweden or China.
September 29, 2023 Tajikistan or Britain? Origin of famous Bronze Age tin ingots sparks controversy A new study refutes previous findings that assigned the tin from the Uliburun shipwreck to the Mushiston deposit in Tajikistan.
September 28, 2023 Geoscience BC research project to boost critical minerals exploration in West Kooteneys The new project involves updating the western portion of the Nelson mapsheet through the compilation of existing geological data, augmented by field surveys and mapping.
September 27, 2023 Rio Tinto Kennecott expands reclamation at Bingham Canyon mine Bingham was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. A massive landslide occurred at the mine in 2013.
September 27, 2023 Next generation of Indigenous water treatment plant operators graduates The graduates completed the paid training program to obtain entry-level certifications required to begin their careers in water treatment.
September 26, 2023 BHP partners with Indspire to support Indigenous education in Canada Over three years, Indspire, a national charity that provides bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students will receive $1.9m.
Column: Maritime logistics at the sharp end of the critical minerals race China has imposed export controls on seven rare earth elements and related products, a move that caused disruptions across valuable industries. December 12, 2025 | 03:54 pm
