Father and son charged with illegal gold mining in California: ‘This is not 1849’ Gregory Arnoldi Jr and his father allegedly constructed an illegal dirt road along Keystone Creek in Sierra County The Independent UK · 11h ago
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to visit Australia to strengthen bilateral cooperation in critical minerals During his visit to Sydney and Melbourne, the Minister will participate in various programmes and hold extensive discussions with government representatives, mining companies, research institutions and industry leaders from Australia and other countries. The Economic Times · 13h ago
Emily Ford Boundary Waters Trek: Winter journey fights mining; film builds support Emily Ford embarked on a 28-day winter expedition in the Boundary Waters with her sled dog Diggins. The journey aimed to raise awareness about copper-sulfide mining and promote outdoor inclusivity. Although the original goal was to reach Grand Portage, conditions forced a change of route. During the journey, Ford raised… The Times of India · 19h ago
PC Jeweller shares soar 9% after Q2 net profit rises 58% YoY; plans 100 new stores in 18 months PC Jeweller reported a 58% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 330.66 crore, while revenue grew 28% to Rs 1,054.47 crore. The company achieved debt-free status, improving profitability prospects. It plans 100 new showrooms, a youth-focused jewellery brand, and expects gold mining operations to begin this financial… The Economic Times · Oct 22
Brazil's Supreme Court suspends permit for major Amazon gold mine Brazil’s Supreme Court has suspended an environmental permit for a major gold mining project in the Amazon rainforest The Independent UK · Oct 21
Aberfan: King Charles marks Welsh mining disaster that killed a generation of children Survivors shared their memories with the royal party, six decades after an official verdict, a raid on donations and a fight over the tips that followed. Euronews · Oct 21
Australia urged to learn from Canada on mining capital BHP chairman Ross McEwan has told the global mining giant's annual meeting that Australia needs to compete for capital if it wants new investment. AAP · Oct 21
China export ban hits tungsten, crucial metal for defence, industry Tungsten prices have reached record highs since China imposed export restrictions in mid-2025. Manufacturers are now forced to explore alternative supply sources to meet rising demand for tungsten. This metal is crucial for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and defense. Several global projects are being initiated to extract and recycle… The Economic Times · Oct 21
Best OSRS Quest Rewards in 2026: 15 Quests Worth Doing, Ranked The best OSRS quest rewards for 2026, ranked: Barrows gloves, fairy rings, Ancient Magicks, and more, plus the biggest XP quests and the order to get them. Player One · Oct 21
Human rights commission urges oversight of technology used in Latin American environmental crime A human rights commission is calling for stronger oversight of technologies used by criminal groups in Latin America The Independent UK · Oct 21
Inside Mexico's Hunt for the Killers of 10 Mining Workers: A Third Round of Cartel Arrests — and What It Means Mexico arrested 5 Sinaloa Cartel suspects, including operative 'Taliban,' in the murders of 10 workers from Canadian miner Vizsla Silver. Latin Times · Oct 20
Quarry Boosts Water Backup: Atlanta digs Bellwood reservoir and tunnels; emergency supply reaches 90 days Atlanta has created a reservoir in Bellwood Quarry, which holds about 2.4 billion gallons of water. This reservoir allows the city to extend its water supply backup from mere days to potentially 90 days. The quarry was repurposed for water storage after granite mining operations ceased, highlighting innovative resource management.… The Times of India · Oct 20
Reclaimed Reservoir Park Guide: Former mine becomes Edward Medard Park; visitors find trails and fishing Edward Medard Park and Reservoir, located near Plant City in Florida, is a popular destination, drawing about 500,000 visitors every year. Once a phosphate mining area, it has been revitalized into a public outdoor haven. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has created a lake by impounding water, enhancing recreational… The Times of India · Oct 20
Newmont Mining Earnings Play: Profiting from Volatility with a Naked Put Selling put options before a company's earnings announcement can be a valid strategy for options traders seeking to capitalize on higher than normal volatility. Barchart · Oct 20
The Economic Times · Oct 20 Government to review 2019 mineral policy amid new sector priorities The Centre is initiating a review of the National Mineral Policy, 2019, to address current sector demands. A nine-member committee will review the policy to reflect recent developments, especially in critical minerals. The committee is expected to submit recommendations within two months after its formation. Experts emphasize the need for…
The Economic Times · Oct 20 Drill, baby, drill: China turns the screws, India looks for own tools China’s new export controls on tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have highlighted India’s reliance on overseas suppliers for specialised infrastructure equipment even as the government moves towards a $1.2 billion incentive scheme to expand domestic manufacturing. The proposed package aims to attract $1.8 billion in investment over seven years, but the…
The Times of India · Oct 20 Toxic Quarry Turned Recreational Lake: Dump site cleaned and repurposed; patience and monitoring pay off Originally a gravel pit and dumping ground, Independence Grove Forest Preserve is a remarkable success story of environmental restoration. After undergoing rigorous cleanup in the 1970s and passing safety assessments by state and federal agencies, the site was finally declared safe in 1988 and removed from the Superfund list in…
Euronews · Oct 20 At least 14 killed and seven injured in landslide at illegal gold mine in Colombia Armed groups in Narino, an illegal mining hotspot on the border with Ecuador, control the clandestine gold trade as well as trafficking drugs and engaging in extortion.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20 ‘How green are our valleys?’: in the footsteps of miners on south Wales’s new forest trail The first stage of an ambitious new hiking route that will link woodlands across Wales takes walkers into the wild hills above the valleys’ old mining villages
The Independent UK · Oct 20 New coal projects around globe outnumber those cancelled three to one, report says The pipeline of new coal mining, power, chemicals and infrastructure projects has grown to 1,510, report by German environmental group says
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19 Aberfan: The Village That Fought Back review – the contempt they have faced to get justice is sickening As we witness the endless indignities these grieving families have endured in the six decades since the mining disaster, it is impossible not to turn red with rage
Latin Times · Oct 19 Indigenous Leaders Bring $9B Illegal Gold Laundering Case to the UN — And Demand the Amazon Back At Vienna's COP13, Indigenous Amazon leaders demand the UN trace and disrupt a $9B laundering machine driving murder, mercury poisoning, and deforestation.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19 Ellie Goulding admits error over promoting diamonds from controversial Australian mine Singer ‘mortified’ about wearing diamonds from Argyle mine at centre of environmental concerns about Indigenous land
The Economic Times · Oct 19 Montana removed non-native brook trout and repaired mining-damaged White's Creek; the struggling native cutthroat trout population then grew at least sevenfold In White's Creek, Montana, a dedicated conservation project took shape to safeguard the native westslope cutthroat trout from the encroachment of non-native brook trout. By utilizing habitat restoration techniques and electrofishing for brook trout removal, researchers observed a dramatic rise in the trout population, climbing from approximately 80 to over…
Radio France Internationale · Oct 19 Cop17 biodiversity summit to confront funding gap for wildlife conservation Almost 200 countries will be in attendance at the United Nations Biodiversity Cop17, opening in Armenia on Monday, to take stock of faltering progress towards the UN’s 2030 nature targets. Wildlife populations are shrinking and protected areas are under threat from drilling and mining, while more money still goes into…