The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Pollution has become a worrying threat to Nigeria’s Osun River. The river supports millions of people who rely on the water for agriculture as well as industries. It is also an integral part of Nigeria’s treasured Osun-Osogbo sacred grove, a UNESCO world heritage site. Emmanuel O. Akindele unpacks what’s causing…

Thousands of homes are sold each day across the country, and each has its own story, from the drug- and crime-ridden streets of a former mining town to the ever more bizarre demands of the super-rich

Given the recent downturn in global stock markets, investors may be looking to diversify their portfolio by including alternative assets such as commodities.

LUDHIANA: In a sensational revelation, Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED) preliminary investigation in the raids conducted on several stone crushers in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab has revealed that Rs. 35 crore worth of illegal mining was done by the accused in the areas of Una Himachal Pradesh and Ropar Punjab.

SHIMLA: Taking exception to the imposition of a lenient fine for illegal mining, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) said this was encouraging sand mafia in Himachal Pradesh. It asked the state chief secretary to personally look into the entire issue of compensation and to ensure compliance of law.

On the wooded hill above the Stan Terg lead and zinc mine in Kosovo, there is an old concrete diving platform looming over what was once an open-air swimming pool. Before the break-up of Yugoslavia, people who worked at the mine would bring their families here to swim, sunbathe on…

The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste, investors and industry leaders said.

Sand mining in the Mekong is happening far more than officially reported — meaning the damage is far worse. More sustainable options are available.

Excessive sand mining and natural sand erosion may be the reasons for the damage. Residents of Pachai Kuppam village noticed the cracks on the structure a few days ago.