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 International Mining Technology Hall of FameFriday, June 14, 2013Here is an announcement from International Mining Magazine about an event they are organizing to recognise the technical innovators in the mining industry, both past and present. read more » The New Face of Mining: Women Carving Out a Place in Surging IndustryFriday, May 24, 2013The UA department of mining and geological engineering, one of only 14 U.S. schools offering mining engineering degrees and only a handful with its own student mine, is dedicated to helping fill the industry pipeline, and that includes ensuring female engineers continue to gain ground in a surging industry. read more » Government of Canada Invests in Pan-Canadian Research Partnership to Innovate Mining IndustryTuesday, May 14, 2013The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), today launched a pan-Canadian research collaboration among 24 leading mining companies and 17 universities from across Canada, to develop tools to increase mining and mineral exploration success rates. read more » Regional Federal Mining Lab RestaffingTuesday, May 14, 2013The only federal laboratory devoted to mining safety in the West, Spokane’s Mine Research Laboratory, is regaining 12 jobs stripped away in recent years. Two of the jobs have already been filled, and the rest are likely to be filled by fall. read more » Women in Mining: Perception shift needed to attract talentTuesday, May 07, 2013It’s no surprise that women are underrepresented in the mining industry, accounting for less than one-fifth of the sector's workforce, which makes it one of the lowest levels of female participation across all sectors. read more » |
