September 22, 2023

Study points to need to clean up legacy mining pollution that poses health risks to millions

It is estimated that 23 million people living on the world’s floodplains are being exposed to potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, a new study finds.

September 20, 2023

Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds

The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine as a source of the world’s biggest and high-quality pink diamonds.

September 18, 2023

New silver-based antibacterial gel 100 times more effective in killing hospital-acquired infections

Silver continues to gain prominence as an effective antibiotic additive.

September 17, 2023

Europe’s “oldest” copper cannon made of Slavic copper

A “faulty” cast copper-alloy cannon may be the oldest in Europe.

September 15, 2023

Agnico Eagle marks 90th anniversary of Macassa mine, makes $2.2m cancer donation

In addition to celebrating the #4 Shaft project, Agnico announced a 10-year commitment to the Canadian Cancer Society.

September 14, 2023

Rio Tinto IOC donates $3m to Cégep de Sept-Îles for research and training pavilion

The initiative is part of a collaboration between IOC and the local college through the RAIL Centre of Expertise.

September 12, 2023

Hertz Lithium, Penn State University develop efficient process for extracting lithium from spodumene

Spodumene mineral is the major source of high-purity lithium.

September 11, 2023

Ancient volcano in US may hold largest lithium resource on Earth

A new study estimates that the McDermitt Caldera hosts claystones containing 20 million to 40 million metric tons of lithium.

September 11, 2023

Australian Resources Industry Skills and Education awards student scholarships

Rhys Thurstun from Redeemer Lutheran College and Mufaro Tom from the University of Newcastle are this year's recipients.

September 8, 2023

Women in Mining Spotlight: Amanda Hall

Founder and CEO of Summit Nanotech, a firm that has developed a direct lithium extraction technology.