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Posted on 30 Mar 2021
A new type of rock created during large and exceptionally hot volcanic eruptions has been discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean. An international team of researchers including the University of Leeds unearthed the previously unknown form of basalt after drilling through the Pacific ocean floor. The discovery suggests that ocean floor eruptions sourced in the Earth’s … Continued
Posted on 02 Feb 2021
The Mornington Core library on Tasmania’s eastern shore has geology samples that are more than a century old. It has given the ability for mine operators to gather insights on the geology of particular regions without extreme costs. Mineral Resources Australia is looking to upgrade its current facilities to make it easier for stakeholders to … Continued
Posted on 18 Dec 2020
According to scientists at the University of Queensland there’s a new way to date ticks which involves using a state-of-the-art instrument. A silicate mineral known as ‘garnet’ lead to the understanding of accumulation of precious metals such as gold, copper, lead zinc, silver, and uranium. Read the full article here.
Posted on 03 Nov 2020
BHP rolls out a new sustainability initiative which will turn old tyres into oil, carbon black, syngas and steel. BHP has been working to reduce the amount of carbon emissions that their company creates and this is just one of the many steps that they’re taking to push for a sustainable future for Australia. Not … Continued
Posted on 13 Oct 2020
Recently due to the world-wide pandemic, gold prices hit a record high of $2,000 per ounce (28 Grams). Gold is in demand as an investment item, symbol of wealth, and its more practical application within a range of electrical equipment. But like most commodities that are mined, gold will eventually run out. A new article … Continued
Posted on 07 Sep 2020
CSIRO is currently tackling one of the biggest impending environmental problems that will soon face the world. Single use batteries make up a large portion of Australia’s waste, with only 97% of batteries being properly recycled. Not only that but batteries are extremely different to recycle and make use of the entire battery rather than … Continued
Posted on 04 Aug 2020
BHP has announced that they will start executing new travel arrangements called remote-in, remote-out. Due to recent restrictions to do with COVID-19 many companies have had to pivot and adjust the way they approach their daily work. BHP states that this new technology will help them to overcome limitations associated with phone calls and video … Continued
Posted on 16 Jul 2020
Physicists have discovered a new class of neutrinos that power the sun, meaning they have discovered the full spectrum of the two processes that power the sun. The sun is powered by two sets of nuclear fusion reactions that exist within the sun’s core. Both of these nuclear fusion reactions predominate the sun’s core and … Continued
