Crisis in salt sector hits 5 lakh people in Gujarat While farmers suffer due to a lack of minimum support price, workers are also in distress for want of a proper system for wages and social security The Hindu · Jun 25, 2022
Home of Newcastle's Mining Institute celebrates its 150th anniversary Once a hub of North East innovation and recently restored, the Mining Institute in Newcastle is celebrating its 150th anniversary Chronicle Live · Jun 25, 2022
Saudi Investment Opportunities in Vaccines, Vital Medicines Worth $3.4 Bn Saudi Arabia announced substantial investment opportunities in vaccines and medicines worth $3.4 billion, aiming to realize the Kingdom's goals of achieving pharmaceutical and health security and making Saudi Arabia an important center for this promising industry. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar al-Khorayef explained that the ministry is keen… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 25, 2022
Culture of fear stops women reporting sexual assault, harassment on West Australian mine sites Insiders say a culture of fear, silence and repression allowed inexcusable behaviour to be "swept under the rug" in the mining industry, and those factors are continuing to prevent women speaking out. ABC News · Jun 25, 2022
Adani drops $600m claim against Queensland activist and seeks $17m instead Mining giant claims Ben Pennings sought to disrupt operations of the Carmichael coalmine, its suppliers and contractors The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022
S2,EP21: Nigeria's okada ban, Sudan's mental health, & child gold mining in Zimbabwe This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Lagos, the okada ban is giving commuters and taxi drivers a major headache; Sudan's youth are on the streets for the revolution but it's taking a toll on their mental… Radio France Internationale · Jun 24, 2022
Almost $4 billion in bitcoin miner loans are coming under stress The prolonged slump in Bitcoin is making it more difficult for some miners to repay the up to $4 billion in loans they have backed by their equipment, posing a potential risk to major crypto lenders. Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022
Women in western Australia’s mining industry face rampant sexual harassment, parliament inquiry hears Women were stalked, abused and asked for sexual favours, inquiry finds The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022
Electricity used to mine bitcoin plummets as crypto crisis widens Consumption down by third since 11 June, with even sharper falls among other cryptocurrency networks The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022
'Very happy' dogs rescued from 12-metre mine shaft in Coober Pedy Volunteers from South Australia's State Emergency Service adapt their equipment to rescue two dogs found down an opal mining shaft in the state's outback. ABC News · Jun 24, 2022
Australia's sex discrimination commissioner calls for urgent change in mining sector Australia's sex discrimination commissioner has called for urgent changes in the country's mining industry after a state government report found that sexual harassment and assault were rife in the sector. Reuters · Jun 24, 2022
Nigeria's latest lithium find: some key questions answered High-grade lithium has been discovered in Nigeria. In 2019 the total production volume of lithium, not high grade, in Nigeria reached 50 metric tons This is small compared to Zimbabwe which produced 1,200 metric tons the same year. The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade asked geologist Ibrahim Garba for his insights. The Conversation · Jun 24, 2022
Qld delays mine emissions cuts until 2027 The Queensland government won't make coal and gas companies start cutting fugitive emissions from their existing mining projects until 2027. AAP · Jun 24, 2022
New Acland Coal Mine agreement with Qld government a result of bullying, lawyer says An environmental lawyer says the Qld government succumbed to "bullying" by failing to prosecute over alleged illegal mining activity in the state's south, as the company involved awaits approvals for its third stage expansion. ABC News · Jun 24, 2022
AAP · Jun 24, 2022 Women's safety up to miners: WA premier Western Australia's premier says mining companies must take primary responsibility for addressing the safety of women working on their sites.
Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022 Long-awaited federal study finds threat to Boundary Waters from hardrock mining Hardrock mining on public land in northern Minnesota risks contaminating the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, even with measures designed to head off those problems, a long-awaited federal study says.
ABC News · Jun 23, 2022 Dendrobium coal mine extension opposed by WaterNSW over Sydney drinking water concerns WaterNSW has opposed a proposal to extend a coal mine under the Sydney water catchment claiming it could damage one of the largest dams in the region.
The Times of India · Jun 23, 2022 Punjab: Mohali mining department has failed to identify illegal sites MOHALI: Groups of villagers from Majri, Mubarikpur, Mullanpur, Kharar and Derabassi have alleged that there were 42 illegal mining sites and crushers that have not caught the attention of the authorities.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022 Feds issue draft assessment that could doom Minnesota mine The U.S. Forest Service has issued a draft environmental assessment to lay the foundation for a proposed 20-year moratorium on copper-nickel mining upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2022 ‘Pandora’s box’: experts say Queensland’s windfall from coal royalties could set a precedent Industry and analysts predict budget measure could provide billions in additional revenue
Input · Jun 23, 2022 DARPA pokes yet another hole in blockchain’s ‘decentralization’ claim In an effort to better understand the risks associated with blockchain technology, DARPA partnered with Trail of Bits to dive deeper into Crypto's promises.
Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022 Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 2.35% As BTC Price Plunges The mining difficulty for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has fallen 2.35% alongside the Bitcoin hash rate, which dropped to 288 EH/S earlier. What Happened: On June 22, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty dropped 2.35% at 741,888 block height.
Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022 Why Bitcoin-, Ethereum- And Litecoin-Related Stock BIT Mining Is Down Over 40% Today BIT Mining Ltd - ADR (NYSE: BTCM) shares are trading lower by 41.18% to $0.70 after the company announced a $16 million registered direct offering.
The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022 AP power utilities to buy 500 to 1,500 MW power from external sources till October The Southwest monsoon is likely to disrupt coal mining and transportation across the country, hence the preparedness
Bangkok Post · Jun 23, 2022 ‘Horrific’ sexual abuses uncovered in Australia mining probe A landmark inquiry into Australia’s mining sector has uncovered dozens of shocking cases of sexual harassment and abuse of women workers at companies including BHP Group and Rio Tinto Group.