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Investigation raises alarm over uranium in DRC cobalt shipments to China

An investigation by Lighthouse Reports, The Financial Times and Le Monde traces the possible export of uranium from the Democratic Republic of Congo back to a confidential International Atomic Energy Agency memo obtained in 2024. Chinese mining group CMOC, which owns the main site examined in Katanga, disputes the findings.

Radio France Internationale

Afghanistan's gold rush upends lives and landscapes

SHIWA MINE, Afghanistan - In Afghanistan's northeastern Badakhshan province, dozens of excavators operate day and night to extract gold from the mountains where villagers and their livestock once roamed.

Bangkok Post

Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmland

Gold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted rivers and loss of farmland due to extensive excavation. Thousands of miners are working in the Shiwa area, extracting gold for investors nationwide. The Taliban authorities have expanded the mining sector to boost state revenue.…

The Economic Times

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India's Golden Mahseer Is Critically Endangered: What Is Killing Uttarakhand's Freshwater Giant

The Fish That Ruled India's RiversTor putitora, the golden mahseer, can reach 2.75 metres in length and weigh over 54 kg, making it one of the largest freshwater fish in Asia. It belongs to the cyprinid family, the same broad group as carp, but there is nothing ordinary about it.…

Times Life

Element 23: the data centre metal you've never heard of

As the mining industry elite took turns showcasing their strength, a modest contender stepped up with an interesting option to power Australia's AI evolution.

AAP

Call for 'give and take' as BHP staff dispute flares up

A weekend of strikes has hit the world's largest bulk iron ore export operation during a drawn-out dispute over wages for workers.

AAP

Mining project near India's first marine sanctuary, national park in Gujarat gets nod

A bauxite and marl mining initiative has secured essential clearance close to Gujarat's important marine conservation zones. Nestled several kilometers away from the country's inaugural marine wildlife sanctuary, the project is situated near diverse coral reefs and vital ecosystems. The expert appraisal committee recommended approval, contingent on strict environmental guidelines.…

The Economic Times

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China controls about 80% of the tungsten market; a Nevada company says it has found 1.78 million tonnes, but NASA is blocking mining on part of the site

A potentially enormous tungsten resource has been identified beneath the Nevada desert, but a NASA land restriction could prevent the company behind the project from fully exploring or developing it.

The Times of India

In 1969, an Australian pilot leased a coral island left barren by guano mining; he flew in drums of water for early plantings, helping begin a 50-year ecological recovery

Once a barren coral cay, Lady Elliot Island has undergone a remarkable transformation into a flourishing ecosystem. Following extensive guano mining that damaged its delicate environment, pilot Don Adams spearheaded a critical restoration initiative, planting thousands of native trees. This sustained effort revitalized local wildlife and enhanced the reef's biodiversity.…

The Times of India

In 2008, Spain began filling a 300-metre-deep coal mine with 547 billion litres of water; four years later, it became one of the country’s largest artificial lakes

A vast Spanish coal mine pit was transformed into a large artificial lake. Engineers filled the enormous hole with approximately 547 billion litres of water. This process took over four years to complete, creating a new natural habitat. The lake now features a sandy beach and nature trails, earning eco-label…

The Times of India

Quant Small Cap Fund adds SBI Funds Management, Caliber Mining and 11 others in July

Quant Small Cap Fund added 13 stocks in July, including SBI Funds Management, Caliber Mining and Hexaware Technologies. The fund exited four stocks and reduced exposure to seven others, while increasing holdings in 10 stocks. Its portfolio rose to 106 stocks from 97 in June, with AUM at Rs 34,069…

The Economic Times

Spain's blood-red Río Tinto river is as acidic as vinegar, and Nasa says it could help scientists find life on Mars

The Río Tinto in Spain captivates with its vivid red and orange colors, a result of both its ancient geology and extensive mining activities. In this caustic environment, specialized microorganisms flourish by harnessing energy from iron and sulfur compounds. Over millennia, mining has intensified these natural chemical reactions, further enhancing…

The Times of India

India's Beloved Mahseer Fish Is Vanishing From Its Rivers and Conservation Is Running Out of Time

A Fish That Held Sacred Status for CenturiesThe golden mahseer, Tor putitora, can grow to over 2.5 metres in length and weigh upward of 54 kilograms, numbers that sound implausible until you see one held up in a black-and-white photograph from the Ramganga or the Cauvery, dwarfing the men around…

Times Life

Trump administration to back three mineral projects with $58 million in financing

The US Export-Import Bank is lending fifty-eight million dollars to three critical mineral companies. This funding aims to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies and boost domestic mining operations. Westwater Resources will receive twenty-five million dollars for its graphite mine and processing facility. Global Advanced Metals gets twenty-five million dollars for…

The Economic Times

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Stocks Settle Higher as a Weak Jobs Report Allays Rate Hike Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up +0.62% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.19%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.55%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Newcastle Herald

Bursting bubble or new dawn? What One Nation's rise means for Hunter politics

'If the tide is big enough, people will be washed out with it.'

The Economic Times

Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chains

The White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese supply chains.

Barchart

Stocks Supported as Fed Rate Hike Fears Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.00%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.66%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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The Independent UK

Gigantic WW2 bomb detonated in Slovakia after surfacing in Danube River

The ‘largest bomb ever found’ in the country of Slovakia has been detonated after it surfaced in the drought-hit Danube River , according to NewsNow TASR . A team comprising of experts from the Nitra region’s police, Bratislava’s Police Corps' Criminalistics and Forensic Institute, and personnel from the Fire and…

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Stocks Rally on Earnings and Fed-Friendly US Payroll Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.89%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.44%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Economic Times

India, Russia discuss Vande Bharat, SJ-100 aircraft, UAVs to deepen industrial ties

India and Russia reviewed industrial cooperation and explored new collaborations. Discussions focused on railway infrastructure and the Vande Bharat train project. Both nations also discussed opportunities in aircraft production and unmanned aerial systems. Cooperation in critical minerals and lithium mining was a key agenda item. The meeting concluded with a…

Medical Daily

Black Lung Hits Highest Rate Since 1978 Among Veteran Central Appalachian Miners, Federal Data Show

New NIOSH data show one in three veteran central Appalachian coal miners tested positive for black lung, the highest rate since 1978.

Fortune

‘Pure insanity’—Elon Musk details SpaceX’s plan to turn the moon into its newest manufacturing site

SpaceX’s SEC filings describe lunar satellite factories, electromagnetic launchers, and robotic mineral mining. The founders building space equipment say the science checks out—even if the timeline doesn’t.

The Times of India

In 1915, New Mexico built a $1 million mining utopia for 4,000 residents; six years later, it was empty, and the copper mine eventually swallowed the town

Tyrone, a planned mining town in New Mexico, was built by Phelps Dodge in 1915. This ambitious community housed thousands of copper mine workers and their families. Falling copper prices after World War I led to the mine's closure and town abandonment. Later, an open-pit mine required the town's demolition…

The Economic Times

Policy reforms speed up coal block operationalisation: Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt

India's coal sector policy reforms have significantly reduced operationalisation timelines for explored blocks. These changes enable faster mine development and quicker commercial production of coal. Captive and commercial mines have contributed substantially to the nation's coal output recently. Commercial coal mining stands as a key reform under Prime Minister Narendra…

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