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Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects

It's a case of jobs, jobs, jobs in the West Australian goldfields as miners chase high commodity prices, rush to restart operations and build new plants.

AAP · Aug 4

When Jeff Bezos asked his team to help after a rainforest charity saving the Amazon said it was blocked from using 'Amazon' in Google Ads

A campaign to protect one of the world's most important rainforests took an unexpected turn when conservationist Paul Rosolie revealed that his organisation, Junglekeepers, had difficulty using the word "Amazon" in Google Ads while promoting its work. Frustrated by what he described as an automated trademark-related obstacle, Rosolie turned to…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Caterpillar Cashes In On AI Buildout, Raises 2026 Sales Outlook

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) stock traded higher Tuesday after the construction and mining equipment maker reported second-quarter 2026 revenue and raised its full-year sales outlook.

Benzinga · Aug 4

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One year after Dharali: The growing cost of building in a fragile Himalaya

A year after the Dharali disaster, the reconstructed road leading to Gangotri has been shifted a few metres away from the banks of the Bhagirathi river. The market, once bustling with tourists during the yatra season, now wears a lifeless look. Most shops and houses still remain buried under debris.…

Newslaundry · Aug 4

No tax link as investors strike gold with first payout

Shareholders in a mid-tier gold producer have been told their first dividend payout in decades was driven by happy coincidence, not upcoming tax changes.

AAP · Aug 3

Health impacts of coal mining on babies to be studied as part of $1m boost

Cancer drug combinations that protect the heart also on agenda.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 3

Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals push

President Trump will attend a roundtable with mining executives on Friday. This event aims to expand domestic and allied critical mineral supplies. The administration prioritizes securing supply chains and reducing China's reliance. A separate event will focus on developing a skilled mining workforce. This initiative seeks to attract more students…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

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The US plans to auction up to 33 million acres of deep ocean around American Samoa for mineral exploration despite major environmental data gaps

The United States has moved a step closer to deep-sea mining after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) proposed auctioning two massive seabed lease areas near American Samoa for mineral exploration. The proposal marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts to secure critical mineral supplies for clean energy,…

The Times of India · Aug 3

Peasants' group KMSS blames 'coal mafia nexus' for Assam floods, seeks CBI probe

A peasants' group alleges devastating floods in Assam are man-made. They claim illegal mining in bordering regions created artificial reservoirs. This nexus between mafias and politicians allegedly triggers flash floods downstream. The group demands a CBI investigation into the disaster and illegal mining operations. They also seek financial assistance and…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Bridge collapse in DR Congo reignites debate about mining revenues

Several people ended up in the river after an important bridge collapsed on June 3 in the village of Hombo in the eastern part of the DRC. The bridge is one of the failing critical infrastructures in a territory that is home to one of the most lucrative mines in…

France 24 · Aug 3

Elon Musk joins race to hire the best plumbers and engineers: All you need is 3 bullet points and a résumé

Future work at SpaceX, the company has indicated, includes establishing a lunar economy, mining asteroids, and energy production on Mars.

Fortune · Aug 3

California built a town for 4,000 iron miners in 1948. Today it is one of America's largest ghost towns, with homes and a hospital still standing

On the southeastern edge of Joshua Tree National Park sits Eagle Mountain, once a thriving company town of roughly 4,000 people, now one of California's largest and best preserved ghost towns. Founded in 1948 by industrialist Henry J Kaiser to house workers for the adjoining Eagle Mountain iron mine, the…

The Times of India · Aug 3

Kalgoorlie used a $10,000 grant to plant saplings and stabilise mine waste in the 1970s; 3,500 hectares of forest still shield the city today

Kalgoorlie-Boulder once suffered severe dust storms due to mining activities. A greening initiative began in the 1970s to combat this environmental problem. Thousands of hectares of forest now protect the city from windblown dust. This long-term project dramatically reduced dust levels over twenty years. The city now enjoys improved air…

The Times of India · Aug 3

To power AI, Khosla and a16z bet this startup can reinvent mining

Mariana Minerals is now valued at $1.5 billion.

Fortune · Aug 3

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The Economic Times · Aug 3

India, Uzbekistan could explore FTA, says Piyush Goyal; Uzbekistan invites Indian investment in mining, rare earths

India and Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade to three billion dollars within three years. Businesses are urged to increase investments and explore opportunities in key sectors. India offers strengths in information technology and a skilled workforce for collaboration. Uzbekistan presents opportunities in mining and cotton production for mutual benefit.…

AAP · Aug 3

Miners urged to 'just say yes' to Indigenous workers

The head of an Indigenous labour and training hire company has called on Goldfields region mining companies to work with him for his community.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 3

A new coal-fired power station and the 'cult of net zero': inside Hunter mining conference

There was unanimous support for Hunter Valley Operations' extension bid.

AAP · Aug 2

Garma eyes life after mining and a new land rights era

At the NT's Garma Festival, Yolngu leaders have marked 50 years of land rights, confronted the end of a Rio Tinto mine and push for a future on their terms.

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AAP · Aug 2

US came for our rare earths, will be back for more

A former ambassador to the US has touted Australia's mining resource advantages, saying they will attract more capital from the US and UK.

Times Life · Aug 2

Why Crocodiles Are India's Most Ancient Survivors of Every Mass Extinction on Earth

Five Extinctions, Zero RedesignsThe asteroid that ended the dinosaurs 66 million years ago killed roughly 75 percent of all species on Earth. Crocodilians watched it happen and kept going. They had already survived the Permian extinction 252 million years ago, the worst die-off in Earth's history, which erased an estimated…

AAP · Aug 1

Rock star Elder hails Gove mining closure as land win

The end of mining at Gove is a chance to reclaim Yolŋu land, an Indigenous Elder says, and turn Rio Tinto's old fuel tanks into a national storage hub.

The Times of India · Aug 1

In 1954, Montana turned an abandoned gold-rush town into a state park: Today, Bannack has over 50 buildings visitors can explore

In 1862, gold was discovered near Grasshopper Creek, forever transforming Montana's history. Bannack, the territory's first significant mining town, flourished as a vibrant community. However, as miners moved to richer strikes, Bannack faded into a ghost town. By 1954, concerted preservation measures allowed the establishment of Bannack as Montana's first…

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1

Adani to pay no company tax despite $1bn revenue from Queensland coalmine

Indian conglomerate offsets earnings from Carmichael mine to report $340.6m loss, after promising billions in taxes and royalties

AAP · Jul 31

Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend

Laid-back residents of Australia's gold capital are about to be inundated by business types in suits and RM Williams boots as a mining forum comes to town.

The Times of India · Jul 31

34 killed as methane explosion tears through coal mine in Pakistan's Balochistan

A methane gas explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least thirty-four miners. Ten miners remained trapped underground after the blast ripped through the coal mine. Rescue teams worked against time to locate and recover the remaining trapped workers. Authorities announced compensation for the families of the deceased miners. The…

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