The Latest Breaking News from Mining

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PC Gamer · Nov 12, 2025

The World's Largest Mining Project Starts Production

The world's largest mining project, the Simandou project in Guinea, officially launched on November 11.  The event was a historic milestone for the industry, as the $23 billion mine took nearly three decades from discovery to production.

Benzinga · Nov 12, 2025

We may be able to mine asteroids in space one day. Should we? |Euronews Tech Talks

Space mining is not yet a reality, but private companies and governments are increasingly turning their attention to it as a way to fuel space exploration and bring critical raw materials back to Earth. But is this practice ethical and legal?

Euronews · Nov 12, 2025

Bitdeer Technologies Reports Q3 Earnings, Shares Slide

Shares of Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:BTDR) are falling Monday after the Singapore-based AI cloud and mining company announced third-quarter earnings.

Benzinga · Nov 10, 2025

Amid Typhoon Uwan, Kiko Barzaga Proposes Death Penalty To Protect Sierra Madre, Other Natural Defences

As Typhoon Uwan batters the Philippines, Filipino politician Kiko Barzaga proposed death penalty against those mining Sierra Madre and other natural defences of the country.

International Business Times UK · Nov 10, 2025

Barrick Reports Record Cash Flow, CEO Search Underway

Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) reported third-quarter results, posting a 4% increase in gold production quarter-over-quarter and record operating and free cash flow. The company produced 829,000 ounces of gold and 55,000 tons of copper. Quarterly revenue came in at $4.15 billion, rising 23% year over year and roughly in line…

Benzinga · Nov 10, 2025

Deep-sea mining waste could disrupt marine food chains and threaten global fisheries, study warns

Scientists warn deep-sea mining plumes could starve tiny marine life, disrupting food webs and threatening fisheries

Euronews · Nov 9, 2025

Residents turn to community patrols as illegal gold mining grows in Ghana

Illegal gold mining is growing in Ghana, one of the world's top gold producers

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

Lula’s balancing act: Cop30 Amazon summit juggles climate and social priorities

Brazil’s president welcomes world leaders while navigating divided government, promising action on deforestation and emissions

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025

Mercury treaty summit criticized for inaction on gold mining crisis

A global mercury summit in Geneva has faced criticism from environmental and Indigenous groups for failing to act on mercury use in small-scale gold mining, the world’s top source of mercury pollution and a growing threat to the Amazon

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025