March 14, 2023

Multiple wins for Laurentian University students at Canadian Mining Games

The 33rd edition of the event saw students compete in multiple facets of mining.

March 14, 2023

Scientists use crab shells to develop battery anodes

Research could provide a route to upcycle other wastes and help develop more sustainable battery technologies.

March 13, 2023

SQM launches corporate acceleration program for entrepreneurs and startups

The objective of the program is to find and promote new technologies and innovations related to lithium. Selected entrepreneurs will receive $25,000.

March 10, 2023

Ancient Romans failed to fully exploit rich silver deposit in Germany

New research confirms that Roman soldiers attempted to mine silver ore in Bad Ems but failed in 47 AD.

March 9, 2023

Phosphorus can be produced in an environmentally friendly way – study

Researchers have reduced the overall carbon footprint for generating white phosphorus by about 50%.

March 8, 2023

Women in Mining Spotlight: Monica Ospina

Ospina is the founder of O Trade, a firm that works with mining companies to create regional development through community engagement.

March 8, 2023

Mexico’s mining association signs onto MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining

Camimex joins 11 other mining associations around the world, the fifth in Latin America.

March 7, 2023

Vale teams up with University of Toronto to power next generation critical mineral projects

Vale will contribute an initial $1.1 million to the University, with a focus on decarbonization and the energy transition economy.

March 6, 2023

Teck, UBC announce $2.9m investment for tailings management research and education

A new professorship will aim to strengthen the pipeline of skilled engineers to work in tailings management immediately after graduating.

March 3, 2023

Executive roles in the mining industry: Current outlook and growing concerns

The popular image of mining fails to give an accurate impression of a sector that increasingly finds itself at the cutting edge of engineering, science and technology.