August 13, 2023 Mussel-inspired technology efficiently recovers neodymium from wastewater Researchers at Penn State University developed a new mussel-inspired nanocellulose coating that has demonstrated "remarkable, even surprising" ability to recover rare earth elements.
August 12, 2023 Solar built on trash offers solution to renewable energy’s space problem A new solar farm east of London is the size of 28 football fields and sits atop a 5 million-ton trash heap.
August 10, 2023 Rio Tinto to build Canada’s largest solar plant to power Diavik mine The facility will be equipped with bi-facial panels that can also generate energy from the light that reflects off the snow.
August 10, 2023 Grand Canyon monument won’t stop mining companies’ thirst for US uranium US President Joe Biden this week named a new federal monument covering nearly 1 million acres near Grand Canyon.
August 10, 2023 EV revolution puts US Indigenous communities at risk – study New research shows that lithium and cobalt deposits in the US are located in or near tribal lands, including sacred and culturally important sites.
August 9, 2023 Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
August 9, 2023 Ramaco shares dive as coal outlook softens, board okays rare earths buildout Headline earnings, adjusting for non-recurring items, fell 38% yearly to $30 million.
August 9, 2023 Ecuador’s President asks court to resume environmental consultations Popular referendums, halted since last week, are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.
August 8, 2023 University researchers advance renewable mining strategies in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin Research is to show that aligning power consumption with renewable power availability reduces the environmental impact of power generation and also improves the bottom line for mining companies.
August 8, 2023 How solar-powered microbes turn CO2 into bioplastics Microbe-semiconductor biohybrids merge the biosynthetic power of living systems with the ability of semiconductors to harvest light.
Codelco achieves certification for silver bullion production Codelco's silver bars are the first in the South American country to be certified under the Good Delivery standard. January 14, 2026 | 07:02 am
