Could bacteria mean sustainable mining?
Researchers are investigating whether bacteria could extract the elements needed for computers,…
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Quicker offshore wind farm construction and geothermal mine water projects win funding
They are part of 17 projects that will receive funding of up to £500,000 each
Siemens partners with renewable energy developer for microgrids in mining
It is working with juwi to develop an advanced microgrid control system that enables the…
Are US coal mines being shafted?
The number of active coal mines operating across the country more than halved between 2008 and…
Government offers £10m as coal pits in deep trouble
Two of the last deep mines in the UK are likely to close next year, prompting ministers to…
China coal mine deaths drop – to 1,049
The number of people who died after accidents in Chinese coal mines dropped to 1,049 last year.…
UK Coal goes into administration, saving 2,000 jobs
Mining firm UK Coal went into administration today in a move its boss says is the "only…
China’s coal plans could lead to water crisis
Greenpeace claims China’s plans to build 16 large-scale coal plants and mines could result in a…
