Pink sea pigs, transparent sea cucumbers discovered in area targeted by deep-sea minersA 45-day research expedition to the Clarion Clipperton Zone between Mexico and Hawaii in the eastern Pacific Ocean discovered the existence of […]Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 6:06 am
Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – reportThe electric mining vehicle industry is expected to be valued…Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:31 am
Metal waste can be turned into catalyst for hydrogen productionA team of researchers from the University of Nottingham found…Staff Writer | May 21, 2024 | 6:06 am
Children living in cobalt-rich areas in the DRC show poor educational outcomes – study Children who work in cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not achieve the same level of education as […] Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 6:06 am
Bolivia looks to mineral wealth as gas era fades Once hailed for its growth, Bolivia is facing an economic reckoning. The huge gas reserves on which the country has prospered for […] Tom Azzopardi | July 24, 2023 | 9:44 am
Let business lead on energy transition, AusCan Forum hears, while Trudeau touts values The world has a long way to go to meet net zero emissions targets, but resource-rich Australia and Canada are both well-positioned […] Alisha Hiyate | July 20, 2023 | 12:21 pm
Families in the DRC increasingly rely on children working in cobalt mines – report Families in the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have become dependent on the income produced by their children […] Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2023 | 8:29 am
Appian ready to deploy US$2B in cash-starved mining sector, says CEO About a decade ago, private equity (PE) funds began to take an interest in the mining sector. At the time, financing was […] Alisha Hiyate | July 12, 2023 | 9:16 am
Sugar boosts capacity, longevity of next-gen flow battery New research led by scientists at the US’ Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found that a common food and medicine additive can boost […] Staff Writer | July 12, 2023 | 6:06 am
Investors feast on Apple while juniors wait for their turn at the buffet While tech giant Apple scaled new heights to reach over US$194 per share in late June, putting its market cap at an […] Alisha Hiyate | July 5, 2023 | 7:37 am
Fluorine protects both teeth and lithium batteries against decay Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have discovered a fluorine electrolyte that could protect the next generation of […] Staff Writer | July 2, 2023 | 6:45 am
Copying-pasting shallow mine designs increases risks in mass underground mines – expert The mining industry must re-evaluate how it designs mass underground mines and prioritizes risks if it plans to operate at extreme depths, […] Staff Writer | June 25, 2023 | 11:53 am