Former Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Long-serving presenter talks about diagnosis in investigative documentary to be broadcast on 20 June The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
John Swinney visits Scottish village after 'ground movement' triggers evacuation JOHN Swinney has said he recognises the “deeply distressing” situation faced by residents in a village which has been partially evacuated due to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
FTSE 100 makes modest gains despite struggle for mining companies In New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.3%, the S&P 500 was 1.2% lower, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.2%. Evening Standard · Jun 5
Stock Indexes Plunge as Tech Stocks Get Dumped The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.00%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.08%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.11%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jun 5
Greece to tax gains from crypto, sources say Greece is set to introduce a 15% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies. The Finance Ministry is drafting a law for parliamentary submission. The first 500 euros of gains will be tax-exempt. This move aims to integrate crypto assets into the nation's tax code. The tax will not apply to individual… The Economic Times · Jun 5
A disease of deforestation: how Ebola is linked to the smartphone in your pocket As demand for cobalt, gold and other minerals grows, mining is accelerating deforestation in the Congo basin – and increasing the risk of deadly Ebola outbreaks The Guardian - US · Jun 5
First Minister set to visit village after 'ground movement' triggers evacuation The First Minister is to visit a Clackmannanshire village that was evacuated last month over ground movement The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
Australian shares drop as metals prices weigh on miners Investors have continued to rotate from miners into defensive stocks as reports of further attacks in the Middle East quash hopes of a US-Iran deal. AAP · Jun 5
Why the Hunter's mining voids could become home to future data centres Energy Estate cofounder Simon Currie has advocated for building data centres at the bottom of Hunter mining voids. Newcastle Herald · Jun 5
Swinney to chair meeting on evacuated former mining village Around 100 homes in Coalsnaughton were evacuated on May 18 after an investigation into ground movement took place. Evening Standard · Jun 4
NYSE Content Update: Sunshine Silver Mining Raises $270 Million in IPO NEW YORK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on June 4thThe S&P 500 looks to begin a… AAP · Jun 4
Vedanta group's iron ore mining, steel biz cut 2.5 MT of carbon emissions in last 5 yrs Vedanta's iron ore and steel business has significantly cut carbon emissions. Over five years, nearly 2.5 million tonnes of emissions were reduced, avoided, or sequestered. Initiatives include electric vehicles, sustainable logistics, waste heat recovery power, and extensive tree plantation drives. These efforts align with national and global climate goals, showcasing… The Economic Times · Jun 4
China must hear river warnings As thousands of people take part in the Peace Walk for Rivers from May 31 to June 5, marching from Tha Ton Bridge in Chiang Mai to Mae Fah Luang Bridge in Chiang Rai to defend six transboundary rivers affected by unregulated mining in Myanmar, an unexpected statement appeared on… Bangkok Post · Jun 4
Chinese ambassador invited to discuss river pollution A northern river protection network has invited China's ambassador to Thailand to visit Chiang Rai on World Environment Day and hear concerns over toxic river pollution linked to cross-border mining activities. Bangkok Post · Jun 3
MarketBeat · Jun 3 HIVE Earnings Highlight AI Ambitions Beyond Bitcoin Mining HIVE's revenue surged 158%, but investors are focused on whether its AI infrastructure pivot can offset growing pressure on Bitcoin mining
International Business Times UK · Jun 3 Ocean Disaster Warning: Scientists Warn Deep-Sea Mining Could Cause Irreversible Damage Scientific review warns deep-sea mining could cause irreversible ocean damage, challenging recovery assumptions and raising global scrutiny.
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Coal block 'scam': Delhi court discharges Hindalco A Delhi court has discharged Hindalco Industries and two former executives in a coal block case. The court found no evidence of illegal acts or criminal conspiracy. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to prove criminal breach of trust or cheating. The court stated that the allocation letter did…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3 Evacuated residents of former Scottish mining village to be homeless for 2 months RESIDENTS in a Scottish town who were evacuated following ground movements will be homeless for a further two months while an investigation is…
RideApart · Jun 3 The Off-Roading Executive Order Is A Land Sell-Off In Disguise. Don't Be Fooled The Trump White House has issued both an executive order on off-roading, as well as rescinding a prior executive order, to 'remove unnecessary and counterproductive restrictions on access to federal lands.' It's a land sell-off in disguise.
The Economic Times · Jun 3 Tamil Nadu geology, mining dept to conduct enhanced drone inspection to find illegal mining Tamil Nadu's Geology and Mining Department to use advanced drones for quarry inspections. This follows recent physical checks that uncovered rule violations in 155 quarries. Minister T K Prabhu ordered immediate suspensions for non-compliant sites. Future inspections will be conducted with drones after notifying leaseholders. This initiative aims to prevent…
The Conversation · Jun 3 How much water and power will AI data centres use in Australia? Ironically, we don’t have the data to know Australia’s data centre rush now rivals the mining boom. OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman last week said Australia could become a “data centre capital of the world”.
AAP · Jun 2 Hycroft Delivers $10 Billion NPV from Technical Report at Spot Prices While Advancing High-Grade Brimstone and Vortex Silver Discoveries WINNEMUCCA, Nev., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: HYMC) ("Hycroft" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce the results from its S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary and Initial Assessment (the "TRS"), which outlines the economics and mine plan for a milling operation utilizing conventional pressure oxidation…
Barchart · Jun 2 Why is Gold Stuck in Neutral? Gold’s price dropped by over $1,500 per ounce from the late January record high to the March low. In April and May, gold prices have consolidated in an under $470 range. At near $4,500 per ounce, gold is stuck in neutral in early June 2026.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo
The Conversation · Jun 2 Why do male chimpanzees throw rocks at the same trees for more than a decade? We travelled to remote Guinea-Bissau to find out Walking through the savanna-woodland landscape of Boé National Park, Guinea-Bissau, you might encounter a tree covered in gnarled scars, with an accumulation of rocks surrounding its base.