The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urged to reconsider decisions for auction of mines in virgin forests

BHUBANESWAR: Noted environmental activist Prafulla Samantara on Monday urged chief minister Naveen Patnaik to reconsider the decisions for auctions of five mines in virgin forests of Odisha. The auction date has been fixed on January 16.

The Times of India · Jan 2, 2023

In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children

Since the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan's coal exports have increased — and so has child labor. At a coal mine in Baghlan province, boys earn between $3 and $8 for a day's work.

WEKU · Dec 31, 2022

Saudi Arabia Seeks to Attract $32 Billion Investments in Minerals Sector

Saudi Arabia can play a global role in providing the strategic minerals necessary for the transition to renewable energy, and achieving the goals of net zero emissions, said a report by the Payne Institute for Public Policy, affiliated with the Colorado School of Mines. The report was published by the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 30, 2022

Electricity stolen for bitcoin mining in Buri Ram

BURI RAM: Police on Sunday searched a commercial building in Nang Rong district where electricity was suspected to have been stolen to operate bitcoin mining.

Bangkok Post · Dec 25, 2022

Key mining route cleared after days of protests, Peru government says

A key road for mining transportation in Peru was cleared after days of protests, a government minister said, as the country struggles with political tensions following the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo.

Reuters · Dec 24, 2022

Commercial production at Cononish boosts Scotgold profits

Headcount continues to grow at Scotland's only goldmine, with more staff set to be added in the new year

Insider UK · Dec 22, 2022

Feds launching review of mine at site of endangered flower

Days after U.S. wildlife officials declared a Nevada wildflower endangered at the site of a proposed lithium mine, federal land managers are initiating a review of the project plans the developer says will allow the mine and flower to co-exist

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Inquest into deaths of four men in 2011 mining disaster to be reopened

Garry Jenkins, Philip Hill, David Powell, and Charles Breslin, were killed when thousands of gallons of water flooded the Gleision drift mine.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Health Sector Opportunities

Riyadh and Paris have discussed medical cooperation and available investment opportunities in the healthcare sector at a meeting of the Saudi-French Business Council on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih and France’s Minister of Foreign Trade Olivier Becht.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 21, 2022

Auditor General says WA environment at risk after watchdogs' powers reduced in COVID pandemic

The WA government's independent watchdog says departments tasked with policing the state's mining operations "did little to deter operators breaching conditions" after staff were moved away from compliance efforts at the height of the pandemic.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022