Venezuela’s mining region a hotbed of sex trafficking and violence, UN says Fact-finding mission reports brutal massacres and sexual slavery in gold-rich arc where armed gangs fight for control The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2022
Gina Rinehart’s foray into Australian netball an exercise in climate exchange Hancock Prospecting is buying the right to stay relevant in a society increasingly concerned with the role of mining companies in environmental destruction The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2022
More women working at the top levels of mining, but there's still a long way to go Women working at the highest levels of mining in Australia share their advice for future generations, as figures show a jump in the number of females studying and working in the male-dominated profession. ABC News · Sep 29, 2022
Nio Enters Race for Lithium with Australian Investment Key Takeaways: Nio Inc. will pay $7.7 million for 12% of Australian miner Greenwing Resources, which holds the rights for the San Jorge Lithium Project in Argentina Nio is the latest electric vehicle maker to purchase lithium assets, following similar moves by domestic rival BYD and global names like Tesla… Benzinga · Sep 29, 2022
Colombia's trailblazing vice president: Black, female and champion of the 'nobodies' LA TOMA, Colombia — Shovel and wooden pan in hand, rubber boots hoisted up to his shins, Leider Ocoró Ambuila strolled past the zapote tree, past the stands of ripening bananas, past the cow pen, down to the banks of the Ovejas river. Los Angeles Times · Sep 29, 2022
Bitcoin climate impact greater than gold mining, study shows Environmental damage of producing cryptocurrency averages 35% of its market value over past five years The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022
Commentary: How the US came to protect the natural world — and exploit it at the same time You might come across the remnants of a tramway or a pile of mine tailings or a rusted tank — if you know where to look in Death Valley National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias Park and Preserve in Alaska, Glacier Peak Wilderness in Washington’s Cascade Mountains or Bears Ears National Monument… Los Angeles Times · Sep 29, 2022
Mirarr traditional owners furious over suggestion Jabiluka uranium could be mined An independent report commissioned by ERA suggests that the company could pay for the rehabilitation of one mine site by establishing another. ABC News · Sep 29, 2022
Ex-skip knocks Rinehart's Diamonds support Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is helping ease the financial woes of Netball Australia with a massive sponsorship for the Diamonds, but Sharni Norser isn't happy. AAP · Sep 29, 2022
Thailand's tin: Mining our real history Long before Thailand became a hub for industries like auto manufacturing, tourism and healthcare, it was a global hub for tin. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the mining of tin along the Andaman Sea coastline created wealth for Siam. Bangkok Post · Sep 28, 2022
Scepticism over Queensland businessman's 'clean' coal-to-hydrogen project in Tasmania's Fingal Valley A Queensland businessman and "ex-Rhodesian special forces soldier" who says his success is a result of "doing God's will, God's way" plans to re-open a coal mine to fuel a hydrogen plant, and claims it will be the world's first clean coal-to-hydrogen project. ABC News · Sep 28, 2022
He Bet Against Subprime Mortgages, Now John Paulson Is Bullish On Gold Stocks: 2 Gold Mining High Yielders He Owns A Wall Street investor, who's his claim to fame was betting against subprime mortgages by using credit default swaps, appears to be bullish on equities in the gold sector. Benzinga · Sep 28, 2022
Nation's consumer watchdog taking aim at 'buy now, pay later' lenders The nation's consumer watchdog plans to start regulating the booming "buy now, pay later" industry, voicing concerns about potential abuses, data mining and consumers being enticed to overextend themselves. Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022
Pollution from Florida mining a concern with Hurricane Ian Environmental groups say the polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination triggered by Hurricane Ian The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022
Reuters · Sep 27, 2022 Revised Colombia tax bill still puts mining investment at risk -industry group A tax reform proposed by Colombia's leftist government will put mining investment and production at risk, despite modifications to the bill announced this week, the head of the country's mining association said on Tuesday.
The Hindu · Sep 27, 2022 Explained | The NASA spacecraft-asteroid collision What is the ‘kick’ method which was used to deflect an asteroid headed towards earth? How can the technique be further utilised for space mining technologies?
The Conversation · Sep 27, 2022 Nigeria’s sacred Osun River supports millions of people - but pollution is making it unsafe Pollution has become a worrying threat to Nigeria’s Osun River. The river supports millions of people who rely on the water for agriculture as well as industries. It is also an integral part of Nigeria’s treasured Osun-Osogbo sacred grove, a UNESCO world heritage site. Emmanuel O. Akindele unpacks what’s causing…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2022 From the £25,000 wreck to the £25m home with an indoor pool: what three house sales tell us about modern Britain Thousands of homes are sold each day across the country, and each has its own story, from the drug- and crime-ridden streets of a former mining town to the ever more bizarre demands of the super-rich
Reuters · Sep 27, 2022 Colombia gov't agrees to ease tax changes to oil, mining Colombia's government agreed on Monday to modify a tax reform proposal under debate in congress and continue to allow oil and mining companies to deduct royalty payments from their taxes in the wake of a wave of industry criticism.
WEKU · Sep 24, 2022 In Chile's desert lie vast reserves of lithium — key for electric car batteries Chile is part of a South American region known as the "lithium triangle," where miners are trying to meet skyrocketing demand for the material.
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022 No coal mining in Parsa and Kete Extension, says Chhattisgarh Minister There has been stiff local opposition to mining and deforestation in the areas
Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2022 How to invest in silver Given the recent downturn in global stock markets, investors may be looking to diversify their portfolio by including alternative assets such as commodities.
The Times of India · Sep 23, 2022 ED raids on stone crushers of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab reveal illegal mining of Rs 35 crore LUDHIANA: In a sensational revelation, Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED) preliminary investigation in the raids conducted on several stone crushers in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab has revealed that Rs. 35 crore worth of illegal mining was done by the accused in the areas of Una Himachal Pradesh and Ropar Punjab.
The Times of India · Sep 23, 2022 NGT raps Himachal Pradesh for lenient fine on illegal miner, asks chief secy to ensure compliance of law SHIMLA: Taking exception to the imposition of a lenient fine for illegal mining, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) said this was encouraging sand mafia in Himachal Pradesh. It asked the state chief secretary to personally look into the entire issue of compensation and to ensure compliance of law.
The Conversation · Sep 23, 2022 To reach net zero the world still needs mining. After 26 years, here’s what I’ve learned about this ‘evil’ industry On the wooded hill above the Stan Terg lead and zinc mine in Kosovo, there is an old concrete diving platform looming over what was once an open-air swimming pool. Before the break-up of Yugoslavia, people who worked at the mine would bring their families here to swim, sunbathe on…