July 28, 2022 New observations of graphite’s surface key for Li-ion battery performance For the first time, an spectroscopic study accurately measures the electronic states of the surface and the edge of graphite.
July 22, 2022 The tough times will pass for boom-and-bust mining sector We will all continue to be challenged by energy costs as the world reduces its reliance on fossil fuels. But that only underscores the importance of mining.
July 22, 2022 Researchers figure out how to accurately detect compounds in rocks In just one-millionth of a second, it is possible to capture the elements that make up a sample.
July 21, 2022 Teck, Royal Ontario Museum partner to showcase copper’s antimicrobial properties Funding will also go towards an educational program to explain the health benefits of copper and illustrate the important role it plays for the low-carbon future.
July 20, 2022 Jetti Resources, UBC publish new study on the science of the “holy grail” of the copper industry Study sheds new light on how chalcopyrite behaves when subject to leaching and provides a better understanding of the nature of the passivation layer.
July 19, 2022 Scientists propose using metal waste to produce hydrogen storage materials Metal hydrides seem to be an appealing solution for storing hydrogen at low pressures and moderate temperatures in a safe way.
July 18, 2022 Education Spotlight: Safety and operational efficiency Vista Training CEO and Edumine course designer Bruce Rabe learned very early in life how vital safety measures are to operating industrial machinery.
July 18, 2022 Feeding copper to microbes may help curb GHG emissions Copper is key to avoiding the production of nitrous oxide, the third most potent greenhouse gas.
July 15, 2022 The view from England: Time called on mining graduates The U.K. Mining Education Forum notes that no one has enrolled in mining engineering or mineral processing undergraduate courses in the country for the past two years.
July 14, 2022 Big name investors back new climate venture fund The Systemiq Capital Fund II will focus on climate tech companies that help reduce emissions and improve sustainability.
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
