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Anti-protest laws briefing sessions for miners, forestry ahead of Tasmanian Upper House debate

A mining representative sat through and rebutted briefings to Tasmanian politicians provided by environmental and civil groups, but when it came time for them to hold a briefing, it was closed to everyone else.

ABC News · Jun 27, 2022

'Not worth the risk': Pacific leaders call for deep-sea mining moratorium

Concerned about the potential impacts of deep-sea mining on ocean biodiversity, the Pacific islands of Palau and Fiji on Monday launched an "alliance" to call for a moratorium of the nascent industry.

Reuters · Jun 27, 2022

Should I buy a used GPU? 7 questions to ask yourself to decide.

Desperate crypto miners are flooding the market with used GPUs. With prices plummeting, they're tempting to buy. But are they worth it? What are the pros and cons?

Input · Jun 27, 2022

Home of Newcastle's Mining Institute celebrates its 150th anniversary

Once a hub of North East innovation and recently restored, the Mining Institute in Newcastle is celebrating its 150th anniversary

Chronicle Live · Jun 25, 2022

Saudi Investment Opportunities in Vaccines, Vital Medicines Worth $3.4 Bn

Saudi Arabia announced substantial investment opportunities in vaccines and medicines worth $3.4 billion, aiming to realize the Kingdom's goals of achieving pharmaceutical and health security and making Saudi Arabia an important center for this promising industry. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar al-Khorayef explained that the ministry is keen…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 25, 2022

Culture of fear stops women reporting sexual assault, harassment on West Australian mine sites

Insiders say a culture of fear, silence and repression allowed inexcusable behaviour to be "swept under the rug" in the mining industry, and those factors are continuing to prevent women speaking out.

ABC News · Jun 25, 2022

Adani drops $600m claim against Queensland activist and seeks $17m instead

Mining giant claims Ben Pennings sought to disrupt operations of the Carmichael coalmine, its suppliers and contractors

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022

S2,EP21: Nigeria's okada ban, Sudan's mental health, & child gold mining in Zimbabwe

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Lagos, the okada ban is giving commuters and taxi drivers a major headache; Sudan's youth are on the streets for the revolution but it's taking a toll on their mental…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24, 2022

Almost $4 billion in bitcoin miner loans are coming under stress

The prolonged slump in Bitcoin is making it more difficult for some miners to repay the up to $4 billion in loans they have backed by their equipment, posing a potential risk to major crypto lenders.

Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022

Women in western Australia’s mining industry face rampant sexual harassment, parliament inquiry hears

Women were stalked, abused and asked for sexual favours, inquiry finds

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022