mining
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Sigatoka Iron Sands Project Faces Halt Calls Over River Pollution Risks
Residents and activists demand answers on waste disposal for the Kulukulu mining project, citing threats to the Sigatoka…
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Ghana Minerals Commission Directive Pushes Artisanal Miners into Precarious Contract Work
New Minerals Commission directive forces transition from owner-mining to contract mining, slashing wages and threatening community livelihoods across…
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Konkola Copper Mines to Build Africa’s Largest Tailings Leach Plant
A new $498 million facility will reprocess 546 million tonnes of legacy waste to produce 70,000 tonnes of…
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US and Brazil Launch New Tools and Policies to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Washington unveils a BLM screening tool while Brazil allocates billions in incentives to reduce global reliance on Chinese…
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How Nokia Is Building Industrial Wireless Networks for Subterranean Mining
Nokia is deploying industrial-grade wireless infrastructure to enable the autonomous heavy machinery and robotics transforming deep-earth mining operations.
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DRC Mining Crackdown Risks Disrupting Global Battery Supply Chains Amid Speculation Revocation
As the DRC flags 296 inactive mining titles for revocation, analysts warn that stripping speculative concessions could tighten…
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Australia Seeks New Trade Partners Amid Import Struggles
Australia looks to secure chip and energy imports through new policies and partnerships
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Kenya Balances Mining Growth With Farm Preservation Amid Resource Tensions
As Kenya pursues mineral extraction to fuel economic expansion, officials and conservationists debate strategies to protect fertile agricultural…
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Weir Shares Fall as Project Delays Shift £30 Million of Orders
Supply chain disruptions at Weir Group are forcing major global extraction projects to delay timelines, with investors fretting…
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Congo Seizes Thousands of Tons of Copper and Cobalt in Illegal Mining Crackdown
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo confiscated massive quantities of copper and cobalt while seizing over 500…
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Illegal gold miners blamed for Johannesburg sinkholes while experts cite industrial operations
Experts warn illegal miners are scapegoated for sinkholes caused by formal mining, yet community displacement and environmental destruction…
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SME Unveils MINEXCHANGE 2027 Plan With Record 725 Exhibitors in Denver
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration will host its largest-ever expo in Denver, featuring new innovation sessions…
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Why Rio Tinto Faces a Talent Drain as Executives Pivot to Government Roles
As Rio Tinto faces a competitive landscape for leadership, the departure of top executives to public sectors highlights…
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Diesel Volatility Squeezes Mexican Mining Margins Amid Global Supply Constraints
Global fuel cost spikes and refinery bottlenecks force Mexican miners to adjust operational models as energy inputs outpace…
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Congo suspends artisanal mining chief over illegal operations on industrial concessions
Kinshasa removes SAEMAPE head after accusations of failing to curb informal miners on licensed copper and cobalt sites,…
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Why Multinational Mining Firms Face Legal Vacuum Over Security Risks
Examining the complex legal and ethical obligations of foreign mining corporations operating in high-risk zones plagued by cartel…
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Sherritt secures rare US fuel license to rescue struggling Cuban nickel mine
US Treasury OFAC grants emergency shipment approval for Sherritt International’s Moa operation, a critical regulatory step toward restarting…
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Mako Mining Reports Strong Q3 Production and Key Permitting Wins for Gold Assets
Mako Mining generated $50 million in Q3 revenue as it advances permitting at Mt. Hamilton and prepares for…
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Mining Report Weighs Three 2050 Scenarios, With Global Cooperation the Most Favorable
A new report warns that geopolitical fragmentation threatens the energy transition, as nations prioritize domestic security over global…
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Greenland Parliament Unanimously Votes to Ban Seabed Mining Through 2029
Lawmakers prioritize the protection of vital fishing grounds and marine biodiversity over potential deep-sea mineral extraction projects.
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Rare Earth Elements Power Modern Technology from EVs to Defense Systems
Rare earth elements are essential for magnets in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and electronics, driving global demand as…
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US Contractors Tied to Brazilian Tin in Illegal Amazon Mining
BRASÍLIA, September 24 — A Brazilian tin producer accused of buying illegally mined cassiterite from the Yanomami Indigenous…
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Army Corps Starts Environmental Impact Statement for Trilogy Metals’ Arctic Mine in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, September 22 — Trilogy Metals Inc. said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has published a notice…
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U.S. Struggles to Reduce Rare Earth Dependence on China
BEIJING, July 9 — The rare earth trade dispute between the United States and China, a festering issue…
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