Copper, nickel play important role in development of next-gen 2D materials

Copper and nickel enhanced coordination nanosheets are a new class of 2D materials that have applications in electronic devices, batteries, and catalytic systems.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 24, 2022 | 6:06 am

Russia-focused miners collapse on Ukraine invasion

Mining and energy firms with ties to Russia were hit by Moscow’s wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, while oil topped $105 a barrel.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 24, 2022 | 3:44 am

China sets price guide for benchmark thermal coal to cool rally

The move comes as Beijing strives to balance the profits of coal miners and power generators after widespread electricity outages and runaway coal prices last year.

Reuters | February 23, 2022 | 10:38 pm

PGO introduces short-term registration for Canadian geoscientists

Known as Incidental Practice Registration, this new application of temporary registration gives professional geoscientists the ability to register with PGO.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 23, 2022 | 3:35 pm

US to support new mines that avoid ‘historical injustices’, Biden says

Biden's comments on Tuesday were the clearest to date about the rubric administration officials deploy when determining whether or not to support a proposed US mining project.

MINING.com Editor | February 23, 2022 | 1:16 pm

Samarco overhauls $10 billion restructuring proposal

It now proposes a cap of $2.4 billion in payments for repairs from the deadly dam disaster that happened in 2015.

Bloomberg News | February 23, 2022 | 12:17 pm

New report reveals little ESG action at mine sites

In its latest assessment of 250 mine sites, the Responsible Mining Foundation found that that commitments are commonplace, yet basic actions are rarely evident.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 23, 2022 | 11:15 am