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South Africa mine dam collapse highlights patchy regulation

The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste, investors and industry leaders said.

Reuters · Sep 23, 2022

Measuring the real cost of sand mining in the Mekong

Sand mining in the Mekong is happening far more than officially reported — meaning the damage is far worse. More sustainable options are available.

360info · Sep 22, 2022

TWAD repairs pipeline on Palar near Ambur town; water supply restored to nearby districts

Excessive sand mining and natural sand erosion may be the reasons for the damage. Residents of Pachai Kuppam village noticed the cracks on the structure a few days ago.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2022

US mining advocates look north and like what they see - Roll Call

Advocates for an overhaul of U.S. energy permitting rules say Canada's system offers a model to be emulated.

Roll Call · Sep 21, 2022

Doubts over WA mining sex pest register

A government register of sexual harassment offenders in the mining industry would be problematic, says the WA minister responsible for the sector.

AAP · Sep 21, 2022

August sees rising number of UK sectors experiencing falling demand

Only technology businesses and metals and mining firms saw new orders grow

Insider UK · Sep 20, 2022

‘Massive missed opportunity’: NSW could make $23bn with tiered tax on record coal profits

‘Small number of fossil fuel-exporting companies are making windfall gains,’ says analyst advocating for Queensland system

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2022

Punjab: Two illegal miners held, heavy machinery seized in Pathankot

PATHANKOT: Despite police and civil administration's crackdown, the illegal mining in Pathankot continues unabated.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2022

Plans put forward for Merthyr coal mine to keep operating for a further nine months to help steel industry and with the security of energy supply

The operators of Ffos y Fran coal mine want to keep mining there until June 2023 and extend the deadline to finish the restoration scheme until September 2025

Wales Online · Sep 20, 2022

Coal royalty hike damaging mining industry and investor confidence, Queensland Resources Council says

The Queensland Resources Council wants the state to scrap its 40 per cent royalty hike on some coal exports, saying the new rates put the industry's viability at risk.

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022