Trump donors eye potential bonanza if US succeeds with Greenland land-grab Ethical doubts over role of campaign backers and investors with financial ties to president worth hundreds of millions The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2025
Coal in Alberta: Neither public outrage nor waning global demand seem to matter to Danielle Smith “We heard you, Albertans.” With those words, Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean put coal mining in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains back on the table last December. Common sense might suggest Jean meant that Albertans are in favour of resuscitating metallurgical coal mining there, but that’s not the case. The Conversation · Apr 14, 2025
Should you buy a used graphics card? Should you buy a used graphics card? Cryptomining is largely dead, but AI-induced shortages have caused GPU prices to shoot up. If you're looking for a good deal on a used card, here's our guide for things to consider and what to expect. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 14, 2025
Gold Prices Set New Record, Poised for More Gains Amid Recession Fears: Here's the Best Way to Buy Gold Gold prices reached record highs last week as investors continued to buy the precious metal amid staggering losses from US stocks. International Business Times UK · Apr 14, 2025
Can Bitcoin save Bhutan’s struggling economy? Amid a brain drain and economic woes, Bhutan has used cryptocurrency to double the salaries of its civil servants. Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2025
‘Clear message’: Can Binance founder help Pakistan become a crypto power? New crypto council marks shift in Pakistan’s digital finance policy but sceptics question if the country is ready. Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2025
Companies Keen To Start Deep-sea Mining Off Norway Companies are raring to explore the Arctic seabed off Norway, which could become the first country in Europe to allow deep-sea mining -- much to the dismay of environmentalists. International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025
Adani names two dead Australian war veterans in documents alleging protest conspiracy against it Exclusive: Judge says case appears to be making ‘no real progress towards trial’ as mining company files fourth statement of claim since 2020 The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025
Make Big Bets on Gold With These 3 Leveraged Mining Funds Explore three leveraged gold ETFs—GDXU, NUGT, and JNUG—as investors seek safe havens amid market turmoil. Learn how each fund plays gold’s 2025 surge. MarketBeat · Apr 9, 2025
DR Congo repatriates Americans jailed over coup attempt amid mining talks Three American citizens jailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo over a failed coup attempt have been transferred to US custody following high-level talks between the two countries on security and mining deals. Radio France Internationale · Apr 9, 2025
‘Won’t let it happen’: Indian fishers fight $1.8bn offshore minerals hunt India is investing heavily in the search for critical minerals. But it faces strong opposition from fisherfolk. Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2025
ASX 200 sheds $40bn in value as Australian shares plunge amid US-China trade war Mining and energy companies among biggest casualties as Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs come into effect The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025
Trump executive order on coal aims to boost mining, retain plants - Roll Call President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that attempts to revive the declining domestic coal industry. Roll Call · Apr 8, 2025
South Korea is converting an abandoned coal mine into a moon exploration testing ground South Korea conducted a test inside the former Hamtae mine in late March, deploying prototype moon rovers equipped with tech that could be used in space mining. Space · Apr 8, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2025 Mining of authors’ work is nothing new – AI is just doing what creative humans do Letters: Creativity has always ‘trained’ on the work of others, says Andrew Vincent
The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2025 Victoria police pay $90,000 to climate protester who claimed head was slammed into wall, door and ground Exclusive: State makes no admissions as it settles case with activist who alleged police misconduct during 2019 arrest at Melbourne mining conference
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025 Things to know about the US Mine Safety and Health Administration and the coal industry The federal government wants the number of offices that oversee U.S. mine safety laws to align more with a shrinking coal industry
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025 Voices from coal country say closures of MSHA offices will endanger mine safety Stanley “Goose” Stewart, who survived the Upper Big Branch coal mine disaster that killed 29 workers 15 years ago Saturday, calls a recommendation by the Trump administration to close three dozen offices of the Mine Safety and Health Administration across the country “idiotic.”
The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025 Mining firm withdraws plan for UK’s first deep coalmine in 30 years Move ends bid for site near Whitehaven, Cumbria after planning permission was quashed by high court
Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2025 Planning application for Cumbria coal mine dropped after legal setbacks The Government confirmed on Friday that West Cumbria Mining withdrew its application for the site near Whitehaven.
Euronews · Apr 4, 2025 At least five killed in explosion during clash between gold miners in Bolivia The victims of the explosion on Thursday included a pregnant woman and a 1-year-old child.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025 Afternoon Update Election 2025: Dutton dismisses Rinehart rumour; Bandt’s huge toothbrush; and dreams of the pub Opposition leader shrugs off suggestions close relationship with mining magnate has cooled over gas and net zero policy
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025 Dutton scotches rumours he ‘disappointed’ Gina Rinehart with his Coalition gas plans Opposition leader shrugs off suggestions close relationship with mining magnate has cooled over gas and net zero policy
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Six dead in explosion amid dynamite-fuelled clash over access to mine A powerful blast has ripped through the mining camp, reducing it to rubble
inkl · Apr 4, 2025 Making a green case for cryptocurrency: is it reachable? Cryptocurrencies have been a topic for discussion for a while now, and it’s not surprising why. Many see Bitcoin as a measure of tech progress and a glimpse into a decentralized financial future that is free from institutional control.