Environmental
#180 Mining in a Net Zero World
For industries across the world to reach net zero they are going to rely on mining critical minerals to allow for the electrification of their
Environmental
Mitigating disused coal mines
Partner: Brierley Associates In 1868 the Union Pacific Railroad reached the newly incorporated territory of Wyoming. Beneath the desolate steppe, covered in low shrubs to
Environmental
#177 The Abandoned Mine Lands of Wyoming
Founded in the late 1800s to supply coal to the Union Pacific Railroad, the town of Hanna, Wyoming has a proud place in the industrial
Environmental
Mining with microorganisms
Researchers at the Audi Environmental Foundation have developed a less invasive method of mining using microorganisms. In initial trials the company worked to separate and
Space
Generating Resources in Space
The cost of sending resources into space can be a make or break factor for missions. As human beings explore the Universe they are also
Space
#138 Space Resources: The Next Leap
Ever since the beginning of the space age, scientists and engineers have considered the role extra-terrestrial resources could have to supporting missions of exploration and
Make
Degree in Space Mining to be Launched
A US school is about to launch an undergraduate degree in space mining. Due to begin at the start of the next academic year, this
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Happy Birthday Engineering Matters!
Engineering Matters is two years old! For the past 24 months we have been telling stories about engineering that is solving some of the world’s