The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Some people in this Montana mining town worry about the dust next door

BUTTE, Mont. — Steve McGrath stood in an empty lot a block from his home watching for dust.

Tribune News Service · Jun 9, 2022

FOI shows NSW planning department 'coaching' miner to stress BlueScope link, green groups say

Environmental groups say private emails obtained under Freedom Of Information laws show the NSW Department of Planning "coaching" a mining company seeking approval for a coal mine extension after it was rejected by an independent planning panel.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022

Perpetua Picks IMCO For Cleanup Activities At Stibnite Mine Site

Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ:PPTA) (TSX:PPTA) has selected IMCO Construction as a partner to begin water quality improvements in the Stibnite mining district from July to October 2022. IMCO has technical expertise in industrial, hydro, transportation, water, and wastewater construction projects. Perpetua has secured permission from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.…

Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022

Capstone Bags Two EaaS Contracts From Cryptocurrency Mining Company

Capstone Green Energy Corp (NASDAQ:CGRN) distributor for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean, E-Finity Distributed Generation, secured two new 36-month Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) contracts from a cryptocurrency mining company. Financial terms were not disclosed. Capstone said it focuses on growing the EaaS business model as it provides higher margins and more constant…

Benzinga · Jun 8, 2022

Diamond mines are not a girl’s best friend — Podcast

When you think diamonds, you probably think of romance, weddings and Valentine’s Day. And it’s no accident we think this way: A century of marketing has convinced us that diamonds symbolize love.

The Conversation · Jun 8, 2022

Volkswagen, Eneos unit to test recycling of EV batteries / Trial project eyed with hopes to launch business in Germany in 2030

German automaker Volkswagen AG and leading Japanese nonferrous metal manufacturer JX Nippon Mining Metals Corp. will start a trial project for recycling automotive lithium-ion batteries in Germany.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 8, 2022

Analysis: Colombia's extractive industries watching election warily

Colombia's leftist firebrand presidential candidate Gustavo Petro is too close in recent polls for the comfort of oil companies and miners who worry that his promised policies would imperil Colombia's economy and energy self-sufficiency, high-ranking industry figures and business associations said.

Reuters · Jun 8, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: New York Bitcoin Bill Is Illogical, Plays Politics With Bitcoin Mining, Marathon Digital CEO Says

New York lawmakers passed legislation banning the use of carbon-based energy sources for the mining of Bitcoin.

Benzinga · Jun 7, 2022

Why Are Bitcoin Miners Capitulating?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) yet again failed to sustain its rally over $30,000 yesterday, as it was harshly rejected by the key $31,500 level. As previously mentioned, this level is critical to overcome for Bitcoin to rally towards $35,000.

Benzinga · Jun 7, 2022

Exclusive: I didn’t hide my marriage. I just didn’t speak about it, says Vidisha Srivastava aka Anita Bhabhi of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!

Vidisha Srivastava, who joined Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai! to play the new Anita bhabhi following the exit of Nehha Pendse, is fiercely guarded about her personal life. In fact, she hid the fact that she is married for almost four years from everyone. The actress tied the knot with Sayak…

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2022