FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 23 | History Defined

A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining

The head of Latin America's top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

AAP · Jun 20

A top banker made a case for mining to Pope Leo XIV, who has seen its impact up close

The head of Latin America’s top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

The Independent UK · Jun 20

‘It’s Russian roulette’: alarm as Europe backs critical minerals mines in water-stressed regions

Exclusive: European Commission planning to rewrite key law to allow water-intensive mines in regions suffering from drought

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?

India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from China's efficient domestic production and exploration excellence, India could revive its gold mining sector. This requires foreign capital, technology, and investor protections like Bilateral Investment Treaties to attract necessary investment…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Mining company fined after experienced electrician killed by mine fan

Colin Thwaites died in October 2024 while working at Lochaline Quartz Sand Limited’s underground mine in the Highlands.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

Protesters to rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before Mexico game

Business dealings by Hyundai with the mining company Ternium will be the focus of a rally before Mexico v South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Which city is known as the world's gold capital? The historic gold discovery that changed an entire world’s future

Johannesburg, known as the "Gold Capital of the World" or "eGoli," rose to prominence after a significant gold discovery in 1886. This sparked a global gold rush, transforming the Witwatersrand Basin into a major mining hub. The region has since produced nearly 40% of all gold ever mined, solidifying Johannesburg's…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Meet Gina Rinehart: Australia’s richest woman who just invested $1.4 billion in Elon Musk’s SpaceX

For decades, the fortune of Australia's wealthiest citizen has been tied to iron ore buried deep beneath the country's red earth. Yet in recent years, Gina Rinehart has gradually expanded her interests far beyond mining, backing sectors she believes will shape the decades ahead. Space exploration now appears to sit…

The Times of India · Jun 17

Activists denounce Israeli miner ICL in Spain and its links to white phosphorus

An activist camp and the documentary ‘Salt in the Wound’ denounce environmental damage by ICL in a Catalan mining basin and its ties to white phosphorus used in warfare in Lebanon.

Euronews · Jun 17

Gina Rinehart's flagship iron ore mine lays off workers

One of Australia's largest mining operations, owned by billionaire Gina Rinehart, is laying off staff in a bid to extend its mine life by 10 years.

AAP · Jun 17