December 31, 2024

Study sheds light on how gold reaches the Earth’s surface

Most of Earth's gold is locked up in the mantle, the thick, middle layer of the planet located between the crust and the outer core.

December 26, 2024

Unlocking shared value for our global energy transition: 3 proven models for LSM-ASM collaboration

As metal prices soar, mining expands into new frontiers, more communities and Indigenous peoples will be impacted as they are attracted to ASM as a vital lifeline in times of…

December 25, 2024

Infographic: How global gold production has evolved since 1993

The biggest change over three decades is China becoming the number one producer, as its output has more than tripled.

December 25, 2024

YMP Scholarship: Mining industry must narrow talent gap by spotlighting roles in green transition

Despite its pivotal role, the mining industry faces significant challenges that could hinder its ability to meet global demand.

December 12, 2024

Mining sector cyberattacks linked to third-party supplier access in 76% of cases – report

Growing challenges cybersecurity leaders faced in 2024 were in safeguarding cyber-physical systems.

December 12, 2024

Taylor Swift’s tunes rock Vancouver’s economy, but mining keeps the beat

Another star, which may not have the glitz and glamour of Taylor, but has been powering British Columbia’s economy for over a century: the mining industry.

December 2, 2024

Rio Tinto, Imperial College London launch Centre for Future Materials

Rio will invest $150 million in the Centre over the next 10 years.

November 22, 2024

Curtin University, Draslovka partner to advance glycine leaching technology

Non-toxic amino acid has the potential to replace hazardous chemicals like cyanide in mineral extraction processes, Curtin professor says.

November 19, 2024

Rio Tinto report shows bullying remains rife with women targeted

Rio Tinto’s latest report comes after the government of Western Australia in June 2022 released its own landmark inquiry.

November 19, 2024

Calgary researcher wins Mitacs Innovation Award for tailings dam monitoring technology

Dr. Susanne Ouellet’s ideas are based in part on her discovery about landslides, where she used DAS to reveal previously unknown slope failure mechanisms.