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A Moroccan mine built a road from phosphate waste rock; field tests cut dust emissions by 91%

In Morocco, a phosphate mine has implemented an innovative road surface made from waste rock generated during phosphate extraction. This robust, three-layered pavement design not only successfully supports heavy mining vehicles but also helps manage dust emissions effectively. Testing resulted in a notable decrease in airborne dust and enhanced road…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Michigan's Torch Lake removes copper mining waste from Lake Linden shoreline

Beneath the surface of Torch Lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula lies the legacy of more than a century of copper mining, roughly 200 million tons of waste material. Now crews are removing contaminated sediment from the lake's shoreline. The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced on June 15, 2026 that…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Mining waste was used to build a road with improved performance in China

Gold mining produces more than the metal that eventually leaves the mine. Open-pit operations also generate large quantities of solid waste, including rock, slag and other residues that must be managed and stored. A new study has tested whether some of that material can instead be turned into part of…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Govt invites global mining players to India Mining Week 2026

India has invited the global mining community to participate in India Mining Week 2026, scheduled for November. This event aims to foster international collaboration, investment, and expertise in the mining sector. The Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Mines are organizing the conference-cum-exhibition together. Diplomatic representatives have discussed enhancing country-level…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Our research measures the real cost of coal mines to people and planet

The longer it takes to transition away from fossil fuels such as coal, the more costs accrue as climate change accelerates.

The Conversation · Sep 30

Global Market: European shares head for first monthly decline in six months as yields rise

European shares were set for their first monthly decline in six months as Middle East tensions, higher energy prices and rising bond yields heightened inflation and interest-rate concerns. The STOXX 600 gained 0.7% but remained on track for a September loss. Mining stocks advanced, while investors awaited key European inflation…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

How Deep Is Your Love review – under the sea at Earth’s last frontier with the Psychedelic Elvis Worm

Film-maker Eleanor Mortimer accompanies a scientific expedition to the deep Pacific, where new creatures are abundant yet threatened by sea mining

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Indiana removed 3,550 feet of dangerous mine walls and restored 71 acres of forest

Indiana's South Lake Highwall Project has received recognition for its significant restoration efforts on a former coal mining site. This project eliminated dangerous highwalls, revegetated over 71 acres, and improved wildlife habitat. Additionally, the initiative aimed to enhance recreational areas while promoting community engagement and safety. It has successfully transformed…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Chile Wants Washington's Shield and Beijing's Copper Money. Can It Keep Both?

Chile joined the U.S.-led Shield of the Americas on Sept. 22. Here is what it could mean for copper, lithium and its China trade.

Latin Times · Sep 29

How gold surpassed cocaine as Peru’s most profitable criminal industry

As gold prices surge, illegal mining has laid waste to swathes of Tambopata National Reserve’s rainforest

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29