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Indiscriminate river sand mining threatens Southeast Asia, landmark study warns

Demands driven by global markets, while impacts are felt by local riverside communities, researchers say

The Independent UK

WGC pushes for strategic mineral status for gold to up domestic mining, reduce imports

The World Gold Council wants gold classified as a strategic mineral. This classification would streamline mining approvals and reduce import dependence. Central banks are expected to continue buying gold amid global uncertainties. India's vast household gold holdings could be monetized to cut imports. Simplifying gold monetization frameworks will unlock significant…

The Economic Times

Global Market: European shares climb as earnings, US-Iran diplomacy lift sentiment

European stocks advanced on Wednesday, driven by U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks. Mining companies led the rally as geopolitical concerns eased for investors. Novo Nordisk shares fell despite an improved outlook due to drug trial setbacks. Sandoz surged on strong second-quarter net sales, boosting healthcare stocks. Siemens Energy also gained following record…

The Economic Times

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South Dakota’s Mystic began as a gold camp in 1876 and drew two railroads; after mining, mills and trains failed, just 14 buildings remained

Mystic, South Dakota, stands as a well-preserved ghost town recalling frontier life. Founded as a gold camp, it evolved with mining, railroads, and timber industries. The townsite's preservation highlights its historical significance and past economic cycles. President Calvin Coolidge visited Mystic during his 1927 Black Hills vacation. Today, the George…

The Times of India

Alaska’s Kennecott produced some of America’s richest copper until 1938; its enormous 14-storey mill still towers over the wilderness

Alaska's Kennecott concentration mill stands as a monument to early copper mining operations. Engineers ingeniously built the massive structure vertically into the mountainside for efficient ore processing. This remote industrial complex thrived due to rich mineral deposits and innovative transport links. Mining operations ceased in 1938, but many original buildings…

The Times of India

5 Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crime

Police across five Amazon nations arrested hundreds and seized valuable resources during a major environmental crime operation. Operation Green Shield 2026 targeted illegal mining, logging, and wildlife trafficking across the vast rainforest. Authorities confiscated over 280,000 cubic metres of timber and 195 metric tons of minerals. Thousands of live and…

The Economic Times

Border mining poisoning rivers

As Myanmar's military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Thailand this week, much of the media attention will focus on diplomacy and trade, without raising critical questions. Nevertheless, one crisis directly affecting the health and security of people across both nations requires immediate attention: transboundary river contamination from mining…

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Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts job prospects

It's a case of jobs, jobs, jobs in the West Australian goldfields as miners chase high commodity prices, rush to restart operations and build new plants.

AAP

When Jeff Bezos asked his team to help after a rainforest charity saving the Amazon said it was blocked from using 'Amazon' in Google Ads

A campaign to protect one of the world's most important rainforests took an unexpected turn when conservationist Paul Rosolie revealed that his organisation, Junglekeepers, had difficulty using the word "Amazon" in Google Ads while promoting its work. Frustrated by what he described as an automated trademark-related obstacle, Rosolie turned to…

The Times of India

Caterpillar Cashes In On AI Buildout, Raises 2026 Sales Outlook

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) stock traded higher Tuesday after the construction and mining equipment maker reported second-quarter 2026 revenue and raised its full-year sales outlook.

Benzinga

One year after Dharali: The growing cost of building in a fragile Himalaya

A year after the Dharali disaster, the reconstructed road leading to Gangotri has been shifted a few metres away from the banks of the Bhagirathi river. The market, once bustling with tourists during the yatra season, now wears a lifeless look. Most shops and houses still remain buried under debris.…

Newslaundry

Health impacts of coal mining on babies to be studied as part of $1m boost

Cancer drug combinations that protect the heart also on agenda.

Newcastle Herald

No tax link as investors strike gold with first payout

Shareholders in a mid-tier gold producer have been told their first dividend payout in decades was driven by happy coincidence, not upcoming tax changes.

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The Economic Times

Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals push

President Trump will attend a roundtable with mining executives on Friday. This event aims to expand domestic and allied critical mineral supplies. The administration prioritizes securing supply chains and reducing China's reliance. A separate event will focus on developing a skilled mining workforce. This initiative seeks to attract more students…

The Times of India

The US plans to auction up to 33 million acres of deep ocean around American Samoa for mineral exploration despite major environmental data gaps

The United States has moved a step closer to deep-sea mining after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) proposed auctioning two massive seabed lease areas near American Samoa for mineral exploration. The proposal marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts to secure critical mineral supplies for clean energy,…

The Economic Times

Peasants' group KMSS blames 'coal mafia nexus' for Assam floods, seeks CBI probe

A peasants' group alleges devastating floods in Assam are man-made. They claim illegal mining in bordering regions created artificial reservoirs. This nexus between mafias and politicians allegedly triggers flash floods downstream. The group demands a CBI investigation into the disaster and illegal mining operations. They also seek financial assistance and…

France 24

Bridge collapse in DR Congo reignites debate about mining revenues

Several people ended up in the river after an important bridge collapsed on June 3 in the village of Hombo in the eastern part of the DRC. The bridge is one of the failing critical infrastructures in a territory that is home to one of the most lucrative mines in…

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Elon Musk joins race to hire the best plumbers and engineers: All you need is 3 bullet points and a résumé

Future work at SpaceX, the company has indicated, includes establishing a lunar economy, mining asteroids, and energy production on Mars.

The Times of India

California built a town for 4,000 iron miners in 1948. Today it is one of America's largest ghost towns, with homes and a hospital still standing

On the southeastern edge of Joshua Tree National Park sits Eagle Mountain, once a thriving company town of roughly 4,000 people, now one of California's largest and best preserved ghost towns. Founded in 1948 by industrialist Henry J Kaiser to house workers for the adjoining Eagle Mountain iron mine, the…

The Times of India

Kalgoorlie used a $10,000 grant to plant saplings and stabilise mine waste in the 1970s; 3,500 hectares of forest still shield the city today

Kalgoorlie-Boulder once suffered severe dust storms due to mining activities. A greening initiative began in the 1970s to combat this environmental problem. Thousands of hectares of forest now protect the city from windblown dust. This long-term project dramatically reduced dust levels over twenty years. The city now enjoys improved air…

Fortune

To power AI, Khosla and a16z bet this startup can reinvent mining

Mariana Minerals is now valued at $1.5 billion.

The Economic Times

India, Uzbekistan could explore FTA, says Piyush Goyal; Uzbekistan invites Indian investment in mining, rare earths

India and Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade to three billion dollars within three years. Businesses are urged to increase investments and explore opportunities in key sectors. India offers strengths in information technology and a skilled workforce for collaboration. Uzbekistan presents opportunities in mining and cotton production for mutual benefit.…

AAP

Miners urged to 'just say yes' to Indigenous workers

The head of an Indigenous labour and training hire company has called on Goldfields region mining companies to work with him for his community.

Newcastle Herald

A new coal-fired power station and the 'cult of net zero': inside Hunter mining conference

There was unanimous support for Hunter Valley Operations' extension bid.

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