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Lawmakers in Norway make a deal opening up for deep sea mining in Arctic

Norway’s government and two large opposition parties have agreed to allow seabed mineral exploration in the Arctic

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

Offshore deposits enough to meet Kerala’s sand requirements for 25 years, finds GSI

GSI's Marine and Coastal Surveys Division found substantial deposits of construction grade sand off Kerala, estimated at 750 million tonnes, which can last 25 years. GSI is exploring potential of sea resources and will make an impact assessment before mining. Sand is of good quality and grade, with silica mixed…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Can This Underperforming Gold Stock Break Out in 2024?

Orla Mining stock is down more than 25% in 2023 despite a recent run-up in gold prices. Yet, analysts continue to remain guardedly optimistic about the stock.

Barchart · Dec 4, 2023

Each Bitcoin transaction uses 4,200 gallons of water — enough to fill a swimming pool — and could potentially cause freshwater shortages

Water needed for daily consumption is now tremendously used during every Bitcoin transaction.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 3, 2023

Nine killed and at least 20 injured after armed men attack Poderosa mining company in Peru

Seven people have been arrested

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

African countries lost control to foreign mining companies – the 3 steps that allowed this to happen

Within a few years of independence, African governments asserted sovereignty over their metal and mineral resources. Prior to this, the resources were exploited by European mining corporations. Since the 1990s, transnational corporations have once again become the dominant force as owners and managers of major mining projects.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2023

Deep sea miners turn water hoses on Greenpeace activists in the Pacific

Protesters have been using canoes and dinghies to obstruct deep sea mining exploration vessel between Mexico and Hawaii

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023

Chinta Mohan faults ED, Center over “dual policy” on sand mining

.Former Union Minister Chinta Mohan criticized ED & Finance Ministry for dual stand on sand mining in AP & TN. He demanded notices to 15 AP district collectors & GST collection to curb smuggling & generate revenue. He called YSRCP's social justice claim ridiculous & predicted Congress sweep in Telangana…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Andhra Pradesh| CPI writes to Governor Nazeer seeking intervention on beach sand mining contracts in State

CPI urges Governor to stop beach sand mining in AP, citing threat to national security. Adani Group to get 92% of project contract, violating Union govt. restrictions. Mining of 6 minerals, incl. thorium, could lead to atomic power/bombs. Govts. disregarding laws, risking environment & tourism.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Big media’s strange self-censorship of Cricket World Cup, and why it mustn’t now forget ‘rat-hole mining’

In the good old days, when print was king, people got all their news from newspapers. Depending on your preoccupations or interests, you could start with page one, or turn to the back of the newspaper.  Page one, as now, consisted of headline news – mostly politics, some business, disasters,…

Newslaundry · Dec 1, 2023