Silver, copper, zinc used to make plastic conductive, more transparent

Researchers at the University of Michigan created a flexible transparent conductor that sandwiches a thin layer of silver between two “dielectric” materials and produces a conductive anti-reflection coating on the sheet of plastic.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 9, 2020 | 6:30 am

Deep Earth structures may reveal location of untapped base metal deposits

A new study proposes a high-tech treasure map that provides more accurate information so prospectors know where to look.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 6, 2020 | 6:30 am

India’s coal minister says mine auction yielding positive results

The government official said over 1,000 companies have expressed interest. But the process is also being challenged from different fronts.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 5, 2020 | 12:56 pm

Ecuador reports tailings dam breach in Azuay province

The collapse of a retaining wall at Austro Gold’s Armijos tailings station released pollutants into the Tenguel river.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 5, 2020 | 11:02 am

Oldest ocher mine on American continent discovered in Mexico

A flooded cave in Quintana Roo hosts irrefutable evidence of prehistoric mining activities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 5, 2020 | 7:00 am

‘Hunter drone’ that flies at night could be used to find gemstone deposits

An autonomous 'hunter drone' finds fluorescent targets including minerals and gemstones.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 3, 2020 | 6:35 am

Pathways towards zero-emission copper mines

The University of Sydney’s Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering prepared a report with key strategies to produce ‘green copper.’

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 28, 2020 | 6:25 am

Only mill in the US able to process uranium-rare earth ores open for business

Energy Fuels’ CEO told MINING.COM that the company’s White Mesa Mill can help bring rare earth production capabilities back to the US.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 28, 2020 | 5:13 am

Origin of British Crown Jewels’ diamond revealed

Researchers from the Gemological Institute of America believe the Cullinan Diamond may have a super-deep origin.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 28, 2020 | 5:00 am

Two decades after Los Frailes tailings accident, Guadiamar River shows signs of recovery

A study shows that measures taken following the breach at Boliden Apirsa’s lead and zinc mine have been effective in restoring the Guadiamar River.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 22, 2020 | 9:30 am

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