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Read the latest news from Niton UK. Articles include case studies, whitepapers and new products.

Not All that Glitters is Gold

21 September, 2020
Blog

Ever wondered how to sort 'cash for gold' operations ensure they are duped with fake gold. Determining what other precious metals besides gold may be present in a sample can be a challenge.

7 Questions about Gold Plating Answered

16 September, 2020
Blog

After publishing an article by gold-plating expert and occasional guest writer, Calla Gold, we received several inquiries. Calla was kind enough to answer the questions.

New Standards Aim to Improve Tailings Management Safety

11 September, 2020
Blog

Mining companies have developed reprocessing technologies to extract valuable metals from tailings, mineral waste products produced by mining operations.

The 4 Methods for Analysing Carbon in Steel: Which is Best?

7 September, 2020
Blog

In past articles, we discussed the importance of identifying the carbon content in steel, today we'll discuss the current methods used for carbon verification.

Innovations in Copper Mining and Production May Benefit the Environment

1 September, 2020
Blog

Copper has been an extremely useful metal throughout history thanks to its high thermal and electrical conductivity.

How Carbon Affects the Quality of Steel Weldability and Hardness

27 August, 2020
Blog

Carbon steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. Low alloy steel includes carbon and small additions of other alloying elements.