Virginia Tech explains how higher education can expand the mining talent pool to meet critical mineral demand. Edited by Josephine Patterson The mining industry is booming to meet the demand for critical minerals necessary for the green tech revolution; however, it is left digging deep to find highly trained mining engineers to keep up. “If we’re going to achieve all…
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Hosted by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), the annual International Conference on Ground Control in Mining is the biggest event dedicated to advances and research in ground control mining. Industry professionals and experts come together in a forum setting to expedite practical solutions to problems within the sector. Attendees will have the chance to participate in several…
Read MoreBQE Water and Glencore Canada have renewed an operations services agreement for water treatment at the Raglan nickel mine in Nunavik, Quebec. BQE provides services in the Nunavik region in a joint venture with Nuvumiut Developments, an Inuit community-based organization. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement with an option to extend, the JV is responsible for clean water production…
Read MoreArizona Lithium officially opened the Lithium Research Centre in Tempe, Ariz., on May 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by federal and state government officials as well as economic development officers. The facility, which is backed by the Arizona Commerce Authority, is focused on technological advancements in lithium processing. It will also function as a test facility focused on the…
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