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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria review – mining a shallow vein

Picking up after the defeat of Sauron, in Tolkien-world terms, this survival game traps you in the dwarven mines, fighting green-skins and crafting weapons as you go – but it’s a bit one-dimensional

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

3 Gold Stocks Beating the Market in 2023

Mining stocks are in focus as gold futures hover around $2,000, but these three precious metals picks were already beating the S&P in 2023.

Barchart · Oct 26, 2023

All mines close. How can mining towns like Mount Isa best manage the ups and downs?

The announcement by Glencore last week that its Mount Isa copper mines will close in 2025 is significant for the town.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023

Cleaning up Australia's 80,000 disused mines is a huge job – but the payoffs can outweigh the costs

Newly announced closures of Glencore’s copper and zinc mines in Mt Isa will add to a huge number of former mines in Australia. A 2020 study by Monash University’s Resources Trinity Group found more than 80,000 inactive mine sites across the country.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2023

Illegal bauxite mining in Jharkhand: NGT forms panel, seeks report

NGT has formed a panel and asked it to submit a factual and action-taken report on the alleged illegal mining of bauxite in Jharkhand’s Lohardaga

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

BRS tells Rahul Gandhi that Telangana sand policy was the best in the country

Telangana State Mineral Development Corporation Chairman Krishank Manne said the State’s sand mining revenue increased 149 times under Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government, from Rs. 39.66 cr to Rs. 5,901.73 cr. Secretary Mines, government of India appreciated policy, seven states studied it, including Congress-led Punjab.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

3 High-Yield Gold Mining Stocks to Consider as Gold Hits $2,000

Top gold mining stocks, like Barrick Gold, provide a tasty dividend yield for investors and trade at a compelling valuation to consensus price target estimates.

Barchart · Oct 20, 2023

From the Guardian archive: some of John Vidal’s greatest pieces

Former environment editor, who has died aged 74, wrote for the Guardian for more than 30 years

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Aid set for Gaza just a 'drop in the ocean of need'

IN THE PRESS – Friday, October 20: We take a look at the Arabic press, as they report on the aid slated to arrive in Gaza this Friday, although many humanitarian organisations say it's nowhere near enough. Also, The Washington Post takes a "deep dive" into China's attempts to monopolise…

France 24 · Oct 20, 2023

Not just St Ives: Redruth festival will shine light on vibrant Cornish arts scene

First Flamm festival in old mining town this weekend will include ‘art rave’ and installations using local natural materials

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023