April 3, 2022 How plants support remediation efforts in areas affected by the Fundão dam disaster Brazilian researchers found that Southern cattail is effective in mitigating the environmental impact of iron ore tailings and trace elements such as nickel, chrome, copper and lead.
March 31, 2022 Mining’s latest pivot means adjusting to a higher-cost world At the mine site, the costs of key inputs have risen dramatically from their 2020 pandemic lows, when covid lockdowns caused a period of deflation.
March 30, 2022 The rare earth problem must be solved by innovating, not just playing catch up For the third time in a decade, the clouds are gathering above rare earths.
March 29, 2022 Teck and University of British Columbia partner to install antimicrobial copper on campus Health Canada-registered copper patches have been installed in public areas on surfaces including door handles and railings in nine UBC Applied Science buildings.
March 29, 2022 This is why lithium-sulphur batteries have a short life Researchers at Uppsala University say some bottlenecks need to be eliminated to improve the performance of lithium-sulphur batteries.
March 28, 2022 Mining among sectors more affected by climate change in the US A recent study led by University of Cambridge researchers looked at the environmental impact over five decades.
March 25, 2022 Mining sector needs to rebrand to attract Gen Z talent – report Global study by BDO states that nearly half of the world’s natural resources organizations find it difficult to attract and retain early-career professionals.
March 24, 2022 Mining School funding bill to go before Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Bill could establish a competitive grant program that would provide $10 million a year for eight years to eligible colleges and universities to train the next generation of mining engineers.
March 24, 2022 Gold mining firms should cooperate more with artisanal miners, WGC says Pressure has grown from governments and non-governmental organisations for more to be done to bring artisanal miners into the market.
March 22, 2022 Synthetic graphite from industrial waste may be key for next-gen battery systems German scientists are exploring sustainable synthesis routes for graphite from industrial waste.
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