The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Panama's Assembly looks to revoke contract for Canadian mining company after public outcry

Panama's government has nearly approved a new bill revoking a controversial mining contract

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

3 Gold Stocks Under $5 Analysts Expect to Rally

As gold futures surge higher on rising safe-haven demand, these three precious metals stocks under $5 are worth considering, with Wall Street analysts forecasting significant upside ahead.

Barchart · Nov 1, 2023

Gold Prices: Are All-Time Highs On the Horizon?

Gold reached a bottom on October 6. Over the past weeks, the price rose from below $1,825 to over $2,000 per ounce. Gold told the market the odds favored higher prices before the terrorist attack in Israel lit a bullish fuse under the precious metal.

Barchart · Nov 1, 2023

₹2,000 crore siphoned off by YSRCP leaders through sand mining in Andhra Pradesh, alleges BJP

BJP alleges ₹2,000cr revenue from sand mining in Vijayawada was siphoned off by YSRCP leaders. BJP State President Daggubati Purandeswari claims sand mining was done in contravention of NGT guidelines, leading to inflated prices & loss of livelihood for 35-40 lakh construction workers.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Panama's leader calls for referendum on mining concession, seeking to calm protests over the deal

Protests in Panama have extended into a second week over a long-term copper mining concession for a Canadian company

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

UK backs suspension of deep-sea mining in environmental U-turn

Thérèse Coffey says data will be gathered on impact of emerging industry and UK will not support licences in meantime

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

The Future of Mining Might Be Smaller than You Think

As the world’s demand for metals continues to rise, some are using microorganisms to mine and “clean” waste

The Walrus · Oct 30, 2023

How Kitty Green took on Weinstein – then a mining town in the Outback

The director has followed up Weinstein drama The Assistant with The Royal Hotel, about two backpackers forced to work in a toxically male Australian bar. Warning: contains spoilers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

Director of Mines rejects TDP’s sand mining scam allegation

Mines & Geology Dir. denies TDP's allegations of irregularities in sand mining tenders; says process transparent, govt. got ₹33 cr. more than last time.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Mining giant says workplace reform threatens diversity

The federal government has been accused of putting workplace diversity at risk through its labour loophole laws, but unions beg to differ.

AAP · Oct 30, 2023