January 11, 2022

Deepwater oil targeted by Argentine activists who quashed mining

Perhaps the most famous green cause in Argentina actually ended in defeat.

January 10, 2022

Copper-based artificial photosynthesis device advances research into solar fuels

The device is known as a photoelectrochemical cell and it is made of copper oxide, or cuprous oxide, a promising artificial photosynthesis material.

January 10, 2022

AME Roundup will be in person and online hybrid this year

Conference runs online and at Vancouver Convention Centre Jan 31-Feb 3.

January 6, 2022

Deep-sea research campaign aims to tap world’s largest known source of EV battery metals

Mining international waters is in the spotlight as companies and countries are looking at minerals concentrated on the ocean floor that can be used in batteries for smart phones and…

January 5, 2022

The View from England: It’s the economy, stupid

The Minerals Education Coalition calculates that the average American born last year will consume almost 3 million pounds of minerals, metals and fuel in their lifetime.

January 4, 2022

Palladium-infused ‘nano-chocolates’ a cheaper mechanism to store hydrogen

German researchers have developed an alternative mechanism to store hydrogen in palladium nanoparticles.

January 3, 2022

The history, and the future of British Columbia’s Brucejack mine

After a $2.8 billion deal late last year, the future looks bright for one of the highest grade gold mines in the world.

January 2, 2022

Japanese researchers find formula for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries

A new approach to anode fabrication could lead to extremely fast-charging lithium-ion batteries.

December 31, 2021

Top 20 mining stories of 2021

Another record-setting year for the metals and mining industry and for MINING.COM.

December 31, 2021

Copper coating could enhance effectiveness of masks against covid-19

Using a thin-film coating of copper or copper compounds on surfaces could enhance copper's ability to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus.