New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial
Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria.
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Fully-loaded Rio Tinto’s autonomous train crashes in Australia
The incident, the second of this kind this year, happened in an area with no people nearby and it is being investigated, Rio said.
US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project
The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
Suppliers ask Newmont to reopen Cerro Negro mine in Argentina
Newmont’s Cerro Negro operation was shut down on April 10, following the death of two workers.
Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center
Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era.
Australia’s budget will boost critical minerals, treasurer says
Australia’s critical minerals industry is a major part of the government’s push to capitalize on the worldwide green energy revolution.
Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid
Anglo shareholders have been urging the company to explain how it would create more value than by just selling to the rival.
Op-Ed: British Columbia celebrates Mining Month in May 2024
Milestones in 2024 two are major mines starting or resuming operations: Premier Gold, near Stewart, and Blackwater Gold, southwest of Prince George.
Cameco’s CEO explains uranium strategy
“We’re not producing just to build inventory,” Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel said in a recent interview.
