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Search operation continues for seven villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave

There has been no official confirmation on why the villagers went into the cave, although the rescuers involved said that they went in to look for gold deposits.

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Search continues for 7 villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave

A search operation for seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in central Laos has entered its seventh day as rescuers encounter difficult terrain and weather in their bid to reach the group

The Independent UK

Public anger grows in China after devastating coal mine explosion kills 82 people

Social-media users ask why some workers weren’t wearing mandatory tracking devices and why there were twice as many of them underground as disclosed by the private mining company

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Afternoon Update: Pocock says BHP ‘laughing’ at climate policy; Vivid drone debacle; and an Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar

Leaked documents show mining giant received millions in tax credits despite cancelling and delaying multiple decarbonisation measures

The Guardian - AU

The Shift Toward Sustainable and Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery

For decades, mined diamonds symbolised prestige and permanence. Yet today’s buyers are questioning the environmental and sustainable costs tied to traditional mining.

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In 2024, a Chinese mine was listed as ‘one of the severe safety hazards.’ Now, it just blew up, killing 82 as the worst mining disaster in a decade

128 people are currently in the hospital.

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'US Venezuela Mineral Deal' Video Reminds of Expanding U.S.-Venezuela Partnerships in Mining, Rare-Earth & Energy

On May 20, 2026, the White House published a video highlighting the recent U.S.-Venezuelan mineral agreements that have been executed over the past several months, bringing renewed attention to one of the Trump administration's most significant foreign policy pivots in Latin America. The video's release prompts an important question: Just…

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Expert committee on Aravalli must consult domain experts, other stakeholders: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has announced the creation of a dedicated expert committee to delineate the Aravalli hills' boundaries. With a focus on community engagement, the panel will include five to seven members who will collaborate with specialists and the public. This decision follows earlier directives that temporarily stopped mining activities…

The Economic Times

BHP defies its own climate strategy to spend hundreds of millions on polluting diesel trucks in Pilbara

Exclusive: Mining giant says technology is not yet advanced enough to run a fully electrified fleet but experts say it is hooked on federal fuel tax credits

The Guardian - AU

In Sudan's war economy, gold keeps flowing as miners risk mercury and collapse

Miners in northern Sudan search for gold using metal detectors and digging tools

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In Sudan’s war economy, gold keeps flowing as miners risk mercury and collapse

Miners in northern Sudan search for gold using metal detectors and digging tools

The Independent UK

Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82

Authorities in northern China are investigating a coal mine operator for safety lapses after an explosion killed at least 82 people

AAP

'India’s support deeply valued': China thanks PM Modi for condolences to 82 killed in Shanxi mining blast

China thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his condolences over the deadly mining accident in China’s Shanxi Province that has claimed at least 82 lives and left two people missing. Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Sunday said that India’s sympathy and support were “deeply valued” in response to…

The Times of India

China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82

A devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in China's Shanxi province has claimed 82 lives. This incident marks the nation's deadliest mining accident in 17 years. Officials revised the death toll after initial reports. The government has ordered an investigation and stressed the need for greater safety in…

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China lowers death toll in coal mine disaster to 82

The death toll in the coalmine gas explosion in China has been revised down to 82 but remains the nation 's deadliest mining accident in 15 years.

Bangkok Post

Gas explosion at Shanxi coal mine in China leaves scores dead

At least 90 people were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi, the country's deadliest mining accident since at least 2009. The blast took place late on Friday (May 22) at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on…

The Times of India

China mine blast: Death toll rises to 82; Beijing orders crackdown as rescue ops continue — top developments

A deadly gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, with rescue operations still under way and authorities launching a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining activities after the country’s worst mining disaster in 17 years, AFP reported.

The Independent UK

Here are some of China's major coal mining disasters this century

A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi, China, has killed at least 90 people, according to state media

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Inside the Brexit-voting Labour stronghold that looks set to determine our next prime minister

ON THE GROUND: Labour faces an almighty task to hold onto Makerfield, a seat which typifies its red wall heartlands. Is Andy Burnham the party’s only chance of stopping Reform in this former coal-mining area, which could send him to Downing Street? Dan Haygarth finds out

France 24

China lowers coal mine explosion death toll to 82

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people, state media reported Saturday, revising down from an earlier death toll of at least 90, in the country's biggest mining disaster in more than 15 years.

AAP

Companies join a deep-sea mining rush after Trump executive order, as regulators fast-track permits

Since President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a deep-sea mining industry, businesses have raised millions from investors, and stock prices have soared

Radio France Internationale

French Guiana court dismisses illegal gold mining lawsuit against state

A court in the French overseas department of Guiana has thrown out a complaint accusing the French state of failing to tackle illegal gold mining, ruling that the authorities were not culpably negligent given the resources deployed.

The Guardian - UK

First there were coalmines, then came the windfarms. Why Colombia’s Wayúu people fear Colombia’s green energy boom

In the north of the country, mining has ravaged Indigenous lands and lives for decades. They fear history is repeating as the government’s clean energy transition comes to their doorstep

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Zoomlion Highlights Advanced, Green and Intelligent Mining Solutions at 2026 Global Mining Machinery Expo

CHANGSHA, China, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") hosted its 2026 Global Mining Machinery Expo in Changsha on May 16, drawing more than 500 customers and industry partners from nearly 30 countries and regions to view its latest mining equipment and solutions.…

The Economic Times

Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining 'unlawful': international regulator to AFP

Deep-sea mining companies face legal challenges if they proceed with plans to extract minerals from the ocean floor. The International Seabed Authority, responsible for regulations, warns that such actions will be considered unlawful. Companies are seeking to bypass the authority using untested US laws. This could lead to widespread litigation…

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