Articles about Minerals

New mineral discovered

A scientist at Luleå University of Technology is one of the persons behind the discovery of a brand new mineral, which has now been named zinkgruvanit.
– It's a bit of a childhood dream for a geologist. It is also a good reminder that there is still a lot of new things to discover in nature, says Nils Jansson, senior lecturer in ore geology.

Geology day at the university

The Division of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering annually organizes an information day on metals, minerals and nature. This year high school students in grades two from Lulea visited the University. They took part in lectures, exercises and a popular mineral contest.

New design for the mineral collection

Students from the Master Programme in Architectural Engineering has developed four proposals on how Luleå University of Technology´s mineral collection will be exposed in the future. This is a smaller subproject among the major construction projects underway on campus in Luleå.

Informationday about geology

Geology affects all of us in everyday life. Sand needed to concrete in our houses and metals are used to electronics. To increase interest in geosciences the university arranged an information day on metals, minerals and natural for high school students in Luleå.

Ore Geology

Metals and minerals are natural resources that are indispensable for the sustainable development of our society.

Published:27 February 2016
Updated: 11 October 2019
By:IT
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