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We know how to prevent black lung, so why are workers still dying?

Silicosis sufferers are getting younger as Trump and the coal mining industry push back on protections

The Guardian - US

Bitcoin Mining Crackdown: Malaysia steamrolled 1,069 illegal rigs; utilities refine power theft detection

In July 2021, Malaysian authorities took a bold stand against illegal cryptocurrency operations by crushing over a thousand bitcoin mining machines, valued at around 5.3 million ringgit. This operation targeted offenders who tapped illegally into power lines, resulting in significant losses. Eight suspects were apprehended, with six charged for electricity…

The Times of India

BRICS Summit: Modi’s Ethiopia, Malaysia talks open new avenues for defence, investment and strategic cooperation

Prime Minister Modi's meetings with Ethiopia and Malaysia advanced India's strategic and economic ties. Discussions covered defense cooperation, joint training, and procurement opportunities with both nations. Ethiopia invited Indian mining companies to explore its natural resources sector. Malaysia and India explored cooperation in the vital semiconductor industry. These engagements expand…

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Monolithisch India bags quartzite stone block in Bihar for Rs 157 crore

Monolithisch India has made a landmark purchase of a quartzite stone block for Rs 157 crore, marking a pivotal move towards enhancing its raw material supply chain through backward integration. Authorized for five years, this venture boasts considerable mining capacity, with commercial activities slated to kick off by February or…

The Economic Times

Beyond Freight: How Shipping Containers Are Supporting Australia's Remote Economy

According to Rawlinsons, building costs in mining towns carry a 40%-75% loading over capital city baselines, while the most remote sites can see jumps of up to 150%.

International Business Times

Mining sector could contribute USD 500 billion to Indian economy in next 20 years: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

India's mining sector is projected to contribute half a trillion dollars over twenty years. This vital industry is expected to create three crore new jobs for the nation's economy. Mineral security is now intrinsically linked with energy security for global stability. Emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing depend heavily…

The Economic Times

Shares post worst week in six months as risks converge

Miners and real estate stocks have weighed heavily on the ASX as the exchange comes up against a perfect storm of market headwinds.

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'One of their own in their corner': 150 years of worker safety in Hunter mines

Hunter mineworkers are protected by the world's oldest worker-elected safety system.

Newcastle Herald

Copper price's record rally highlights global mining-smelting mismatch, IPCPA says

Copper prices are soaring to unprecedented levels, driven by a significant global supply imbalance. While mining operations struggle to meet demand, smelting capabilities are rapidly increasing. This disparity creates substantial structural challenges in the copper market. Moreover, anticipated US tariffs are affecting market behavior and inventory management. Tackling this issue…

The Economic Times

Ecocide being executed with full support of PM Modi: Cong on Tara coal block auction

The Congress party has strongly criticized the Modi government's recent auction of the Tara coal block. This action is taking place within Chhattisgarh's biodiversity-rich Hasdeo-Aranya ecosystem, a region vital for local communities. The party alleges this decision constitutes ecocide, executed with the Prime Minister's full support. Local Adivasi communities have…

The Economic Times

In 2009, researchers in Spain mixed grape waste with slate mining waste and created a soil-like material that could help barren mine dumps grow plants

Researchers in north-west Spain are turning grape waste into a soil-like material by mixing grape marc compost and vermicompost with barren slate mining waste, potentially helping restore damaged mine dumps and support vegetation.

The Economic Times

Grape Waste Restores Slate Dumps: Spanish team turns mine fines soil-like; supports early land reclamation

Researchers have discovered innovative ways to utilize grape marc waste in enhancing slate processing residue. By incorporating grape marc compost and vermicompost, they significantly boosted nutrient availability and microbial activity. These enhancements led to better water retention and aggregation in the waste. Notably, the modified material began to display soil-like…

The Times of India

Tata Chemicals sets up high-level committee to decide on Kenya operations

Tata Chemicals will establish a technical committee with Kenya to review regulatory issues. This committee will jointly be led by Kenyan mining officials and the subsidiary's CEO. The group will review concerns raised by the Ministry of Mining and submit a report. This development follows a recent "fruitful engagement" between…

The Economic Times

Washington Wants Venezuela's Gold Next, Just Days After Claiming Its Oil — REPORT

The White House is weighing an order on Venezuela's gold and minerals, 11 days after claiming its oil — here's what checks out and what doesn't.

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Why are Europe’s water protection laws being rewritten? Environmental groups challenge EU’s fast-moving deregulation drive

Environmental groups have challenged European Union water protection rule revisions. They argue the European Commission moved too quickly without adequate evidence. This dispute adds to tensions surrounding the EU's broader regulatory simplification efforts. Businesses seek reduced burdens, while groups fear weakened environmental safeguards. The European Ombudsman will now decide whether…

The Economic Times

US seeks more access to Venezuela's mineral wealth after tapping its oil, sources say

The Trump administration seeks increased access to Venezuela's mineral wealth. This effort aims to secure critical minerals for national security interests. US companies are being consulted about potential investments in the mining sector. Previous authorizations have already opened pathways for Venezuelan mineral transactions. This strategy aligns with broader US goals…

MarketBeat

Bond Yields Are Pressuring Gold, But Miners May Tell a Different Story

As Treasury yields near multi-year highs and central banks repatriate gold, Newmont and Barrick Mining trade at discounted valuations despite strong margins, cash flow, and buyback programs.

The Economic Times

Oklahoma Bitcoin mining data center leaks 3 million gallons of water, forcing schools, businesses and government offices to close despite 2023 Stop Work Order

In Oklahoma, a bitcoin mining data center is at the centre of a controversy after it leaked 3 million gallons of water despite 2023 Stop Work Order. The incident forced schools, businesses, and city and county offices to shut their operations. This incident shows a disastrous leak from an insufficiently…

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A California ranch was marked for a 403-acre quarry; after 10,000 objections, a land trust paid $23 million to stop development

A vast stretch of California ranchland once faced the prospect of becoming an industrial mining site, with a proposed 403-acre quarry threatening grasslands, oak woodland, waterways and a landscape held sacred by the ‘Amah Mutsun Tribal Band.’ The development plan triggered years of opposition, finally drawing more than 10,000 public…

Reason

Who Owns California's Gold?

The Gold Rush was not only a scramble for wealth. It was also a scramble for property rights.

The Economic Times

Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy future

Improper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries not only curtails the need for environmentally damaging mining practices but is also essential for the preservation of critical minerals, which face high supply risks. To contribute positively, consumers can…

The Economic Times

India ramps up coal rail shipments as power plant stocks dwindle

India is boosting coal rail shipments to power plants facing critically low fuel stocks. The number of plants with less than three days of coal has risen sharply recently. Heavy rainfall in key coal-rich states has impacted mining and transportation operations. Coal India, the largest miner, reports adequate pithead stock…

The Guardian - UK

Reindeer and rare-earth minerals: Swedish politicians take aim at Indigenous Sami in mining dispute

Gabna community fear their traditional herding routes will be sacrificed as far-right rhetoric ramps up against them

The Economic Times

NMDC to start commercial coal production next quarter; eyes 1 MT dry fuel sale in FY27: Chairman

State-owned NMDC plans to begin commercial thermal coal production at its Tokisud North mine in Jharkhand during the October-December quarter and sell up to 1 MT in FY27. The iron ore major also plans to develop a coking coal mine, aiming to derive 20% of revenue from non-iron ore minerals…

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A POCSO case involving a mining baron that Chennai police tried to close

Trigger warning: This report contains references to child sexual abuse.

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