Greenland vote buoys Australian rare earth miner The rise of a pro-business and mining-friendly party in Greenland's election has sparked hope for a stalled Australian rare earth minerals project. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
A Little-Known Gold Miner Just Flashed the Bullish J-Hook Signal Amid a strengthening case for the fear trade, the precious metals complex potentially offers one of the rare avenues for robust capital gains. Barchart · Mar 14, 2025
Crypto Crash Hits These 4 Blockchain Stocks—Is It Time to Buy? The cryptocurrency market is crashing, leading to top blockchain stocks seeing dips in value. These 5 blockchain stocks are trading at new 50-day lows. MarketBeat · Mar 14, 2025
High court native title ruling may affect compensation claims nationwide, experts say The decision upholding native title as a property right is a win for the long-running Gumatj case but is also said to have ‘long-term ramifications’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025
After 30 years on the outer, unions could soon return to the Pilbara. Here’s why that’s a big deal A battle is underway on the mine sites in Western Australia’s remote Pilbara region. Unions are keen to get back into the iron ore industry after decades on the outer. Mining companies are desperate to keep them out. The Conversation · Mar 14, 2025
The Crunch: shipping pollution, under the sea – and is the love song dying? Seafloor mining and ‘shadow fleets’ are explored with striking interactives while data is used to tell a music story with an ‘aha!’ moment The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025
Take 'Precautionary Approach' On Deep-sea Mining: Top Official Tells AFP Rules for the emerging deep-sea mining sector should take a "precautionary approach" that protects the environment, the head of the body drafting regulations for the practice told AFP Friday. International Business Times · Mar 14, 2025
Mothers demand justice as London case over Brazil dam collapse concludes Nineteen people died in the Mariana disaster, prompting a claim of up to £36bn claim against the mining firm BHP The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025
London judge to rule on whether mining company is liable in Brazil's worst environmental disaster A lawyer has argued in a London Court that global mining giant BHP should be held liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster 10 years ago when a dam collapse released toxic mining waste that killed 19 people and devastated villages The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
Wall Street slump continues as Trump threatens more tariffs In London, the FTSE 100 was treading water as gains for mining giants offset losses for most other stocks. Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025
Brazil Mine Disaster Trial Ends With Claimants Hopeful Of Justice A trial as to whether Australian mining giant BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters concludes in London on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of victims demanding billions in compensation. International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025
Gold Rally vs. Oil Surge: Where Investors Are Betting Next Gold bulls should be aware of some of the market shifts happening right now, as a potential pullback could be in the works for them. MarketBeat · Mar 13, 2025
'Sound Science' Must Guide Deep-sea Mining: Top Official Rules on deep-sea mining in international waters must be driven by "sound science" and built on consensus, the head of the body charged with regulating the divisive practice said Thursday. International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025
The High Court made a landmark decision on native title law. Here’s what it means Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the name of a deceased person. The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025 Albanese dismisses criticism from Leonardo DiCaprio over native forest clearing – as it happened This blog is now closed
Salon · Mar 12, 2025 Mining violates rights of nature Tribunal judges found the industry guilty of “ongoing ecocide.”
AAP · Mar 12, 2025 Critical minerals corruption risk sparks probity calls Vast deposits of critical minerals vital for the clean energy transition are in corruption-prone nations, raising the risk of human rights abuses.
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 12, 2025 Landmark High Court Ruling Paves Way For $700M In Compensation To Gumatj People The decision supports the Gumatj clan's rights to their land, allowing them to seek compensation for land taken by a mining company in 1968.
AAP · Mar 12, 2025 Charges expected after disruptive anti-nuclear protest Public transport was disrupted for hours as demonstrators staged an anti-nuclear protest on a major city thoroughfare outside a mining company's offices.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2025 Morning Mail: Ukraine accepts truce plan, tariff deadline looms, Palmer’s ad splurge Australia’s newfound trade surplus with the US spells trouble for exports; mining mogul ramps up election ad spending
AAP · Mar 11, 2025 Native title ruling paves way for compensation The High Court has dismissed a commonwealth appeal over a landmark native title decision, paving the way for millions in compensation for traditional owners.
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025 Activist groups urge UN probe of its Myanmar envoy after report alleges ties to Chinese companies Activist groups are urging the United Nations to investigate its special envoy to Myanmar over possible conflicts of interest, after a report claimed her consulting company has ties to Chinese mining and construction projects in the country
Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2025 Greenland general election: As Trump eyes island, why the vote matters Amid growing pro-independence mood and the threat of a Trump takeover, Greenlanders vote in a pivotal election.
The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025 What’s so special about Ukraine’s minerals? A geologist explains Ukraine’s minerals have become central to global geopolitics, with the US president, Donald Trump, seeking a deal with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky to access them. But what are these minerals exactly and why are they so sought after?
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