May 29, 2023

Scientists figure out geological features linked to untapped uranium deposits

By studying how uranium deposits formed in Canada’s Athabasca Basin, researchers can figure out how to find untapped resources.

May 28, 2023

Serbian, Slovakian, Alpine mines were major copper providers in prehistoric Europe

Copper artifacts produced before 3,500 BC were derived exclusively from southeast European mines, especially Serbian mining areas.

May 26, 2023

Scientists unveil role of global trade in mercury exposure

A new study shows that almost half of the mercury exposure comes from mercury embedded in global trade.

May 25, 2023

Manganese palladium three plays big role in AI technologies

Manganese palladium three has the necessary properties to facilitate a form of working memory that stores data in electron spin directions.

May 24, 2023

A new “age of palladates” may be underway

A recent study shows that palladium is the key ingredient to reaching the “Goldilocks zone" where superconductivity works particularly well.

May 23, 2023

Microbes help deal with uranium in groundwater, spent nuclear fuel repositories

A chemical process for the removal of uranium from groundwater has been discovered.

May 19, 2023

Wall Street Journal sees a debt-ceiling copper glow up

A look at the esteemed financial paper’s case for calling copper the next big bull market.

May 19, 2023

TNM Symposiums return with industry leaders’ insights on geopolitical shifts in mining

This powerful platform returns to a physical space so you can hear from and meet industry leaders.

May 19, 2023

Study shows copper’s bacteria and virus killing power on public transit

Funded by Teck as part of its Copper & Health program, the study evaluated the efficacy of three copper-based solutions for reducing the transmission of bacteria and viruses on high-touch surfaces.

May 18, 2023

Scientists purify uranium-laden water using magnetic bacteria

Magnetotactic bacteria can accumulate dissolved heavy metal in their cell walls.