June 15, 2023

Extraterrestrial salt provides clues as to how earth got its water

A 'salty' discovery strongly suggests that a large population of asteroids hurtling through the solar system may not be as dry as previously thought.

June 14, 2023

Melting nanoparticles challenge traditional gold transport models

Research led by scientists at the University of Barcelona reopened the scientific debate on the validity of traditional models related to the transport of gold in nature.

June 12, 2023

Barrick paves way for reintroducing the white rhino to national park in DRC

Barrick has introduced 15 white rhinos into Garamba National Park in the northeast of the DRC.

June 11, 2023

New evidence solidifies Oman’s role as major copper provider during Bronze Age

Since copper ingots were usually further processed to make tools and other objects, they are only rarely unearthed in archaeological excavations.

June 9, 2023

Teck donates $7.5 million to Chilean Nature Fund

Funding will help the community of Juan Fernández design and implement protection and conservation measures in the archipelago.

June 9, 2023

Mining’s changing ESG landscape

Dean Slocum and Chris Anderson of Acorn International on artisanal miners, China in Africa, the NGO-industrial complex, Juukan Gorge and mining’s changing guard.

June 7, 2023

Scientists use 3D printing to create new titanium alloy

A team of researchers from Australia and Hong Kong has created a new class of strong titanium alloys by integrating alloy and 3D printing process designs. 

June 4, 2023

Protein helps separate rare earths more efficiently than new tech

Biology 1, new tech 0.

June 1, 2023

YMP Scholarship Fund offers 45 awards this year

Applications for the 2023 Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund are now open for students in mining-related programs at Canadian post-secondary institutions. 

May 31, 2023

Teck funds study on how bacteria-killing copper can reduce infection risk in care homes

First study of its size will be use Health Canada-registered antimicrobial copper fixtures and surfaces.