The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Energy minister confident in NT gas after setbacks

The Northern Territory Energy and Mining Minister Nicole Manison says she is still confident in the industry after a tough two weeks.

AAP · Nov 10, 2023

Here be nodules: will deep-sea mineral riches divide the Pacific family?

Members of the Pacific Islands Forums are weighing the economic potential of sea floor mining against possible harm to ocean ecosystems

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2023

‘Sea-country’ alliance could push traditional owners closer to mining industry, critics say

National Sea Country Alliance Summit told that the agendas of environmental groups do not always align with First Nations priorities

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2023

Kentucky's interest in electric vehicles may be driven by battery manufacturing

The future method of transportation across the Commonwealth is difficult to predict with any certainty when it comes to what people drive. There’s no question electrically powered vehicles will become a bigger part of the state fleet’s makeup. But, just how much remains a question mark.

WEKU · Nov 9, 2023

'Dark cloud' warnings over Queensland resources tax

The resources industry has pumped a record $116.8 billion into Queensland's economy but the state government has been warned it could lose investors.

AAP · Nov 9, 2023

Negotiations over proposed regulations for deep-sea mining plod along as pressure mounts

Debate over proposed regulations for deep-sea mining will stretch into next year as a U.N. agency that presides over the international seabed has concluded its last meeting of the year

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Come clear on charges being levelled, BJP tells Vijaya Sai Reddy

Come clear on charges being levelled, BJP tells Vijaya Sai Reddy. YSRCP leader Vijaya Sai Reddy has no moral right to criticise BJP State president Purandeswari, asserts Sadineni Yamini Sarma. Corruption in liquor sales, sand mining and many other issues are glaring. Also conspicuous is the large-scale diversion of funds…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Chandrababu Naidu’s anticipatory bail plea in sand mining case adjourned to Nov. 22

A.P. High Court adjourns Chandrababu Naidu’s anticipatory bail plea in sand mining case to Nov. 22. The former Chief Minister, along with a couple of his Cabinet colleagues and others, is accused of committing irregularities in the implementation of the sand policy and causing loss to the State exchequer. CID…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Portugal’s prime minister resigns over inquiry into alleged corruption

Antonio Costa steps down in televised address – but asserts his innocence over probe into his administration's handling of lithium mining and hydrogen projects

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

McKinsey & Company pushes fossil fuel interests as advisor to UN climate talks, whistleblowers say

The world's top management consultancy McKinsey & Company is using its position as a key advisor to the UN's COP28 climate talks to push the interests of its big oil and gas clients, undermining efforts to end the use of the fossil fuels driving global warming, according to multiple sources…

France 24 · Nov 7, 2023