November 29, 2021

Plant cellulose can be used to extract neodymium from e-waste

Penn State University researchers developed new nanotechnology to separate neodymium found in electronic waste using plant cellulose.

November 28, 2021

Researchers develop anti-ageing chemistry to overcome next-gen lithium battery decay

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences mimicked natural processes to stop the chemical degradation of electrolytes in high-voltage lithium batteries.

November 25, 2021

Digital Technology Supercluster launches Earth X-ray for low-impact mining project

Aim is to help mining exploration companies precision-target deposits beneath the Earth's surface in a way that changes the economics of discovery and increases the sustainable production.

November 25, 2021

NORCAT wins VR education and training crown at 2021 VR Awards

NORCAT’s Vale VR training tool was one of 12 projects to receive awards at the fifth annual VR Awards.

November 24, 2021

YMP awards 35 scholarships worth $99,000 for 2021

Recognizing the next generation of Canadian mining industry leaders.

November 24, 2021

Scientists improve technique for conversion of CO2 emissions into fuel feedstock

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have improved the selectivity of electrochemical reduction, which allows for the conversion of CO2 emissions into a fuel feedstock.

November 23, 2021

Can plants that suck metal from soil replace mining?

Agro-mining is the process of growing plants that absorb metal through soil, a mechanism to clean poisoned lands and maybe gather battery components like nickel and cobalt.

November 22, 2021

Mechanism behind coal creation may be different than previously thought

Penn State University researchers discovered that organic material eventually becomes coal and produces methane through microbial action.

November 21, 2021

Scientists want to engineer bacteria to sustainability mine rare earths

Cornell researchers are looking for an environmentally friendly, low-temperature, low-pressure method to mine rare earth elements from rock.

November 18, 2021

Education spotlight: Understanding the mining industry

‘What is Mining’ answers questions on how the industry operates and how to lay solid foundations for mining projects and see them through to successful completion.