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A gold mining town in Congo has become an mpox hot spot as a new strain spreads

Congo's South Kivu province is at the epicenter of the world’s latest mpox outbreak, in what the World Health Organization has called a global health emergency

The Independent UK

India Coal Expansion Risks Massive Methane Growth: Report

India's plans to expand coal mining could double emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from its domestic coal sector by 2029, threatening its climate goals, a report warned Thursday.

International Business Times

Lithium mining in Zimbabwe: a story of loss for one community

Lithium is an essential component of electric vehicle batteries, which are becoming more important as the world moves to a low-carbon energy future. Large deposits of lithium exist in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, the US, Australia, Portugal, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Ghana. Zimbabwe is the largest producer of lithium in…

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3 Ways to Invest in the Presidential Election's One Sure Winner

No matter who moves into the White House next, analysts say gold is set to be a long-term winner.

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Bhutan government holds over $700m worth of Bitcoin from mining: Arkham

The Kingdom of Bhutan, a landlocked small sovereign state in South Asia, holds more Bitcoin than El Salvador, and the massive treasury didn't come from seizures or purchases, but from mining the world's top digital asset.

International Business Times

‘We empower ourselves’: the women cleaning up Bolivia’s Lake Uru Uru

Once clean enough to drink, the Andean lake was poisoned by mining pollution and urban waste. But now Indigenous women are using giant reeds to revive the vital ecosystem

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s move to green energy was slowed down by government to protect coal mining

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two after the 2024 general elections: Electricity and Energy and Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Part of the reason was to prevent conflicts of interest. Before the 2024 elections, the transition to renewable energy was at odds with the development…

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Nearly 200 killed protecting environment

Most were Black or Indigenous

Salon

Tribal Violence Leaves Over 35 Dead In Papua New Guinea

Recent tribal violence in Papua New Guinea's interior linked to illegal mining claims over 35 lives, prompting safety concerns and suspension of mining act...

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Traditional owners join legal spat over Jabiluka mine

Traditional owners will continue their fight against the Jabiluka uranium mine by contesting a legal bid by a Rio Tinto subsidiary to extend the mining lease.

AAP

Anyox review – ghostly afterlife of a devastated mining town in ecological disaster

Jessica Johnson and Ryan Ermacora’s documentary connects the grim toil of a place that once boomed – for its owners – with its toxic legacy

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Strengthened environment protections 'bulldozed' by PM

A proposal to force the government to examine and stop mining projects that worsen climate change is not supported by the prime minister.

The Guardian - AU

McPhillamys stoush is perfect seam for Dutton to mine for disaffected Labor votes

The Coalition leader is hoping to use the voice campaign playbook to wedge the Albanese government over mining and the economy

The Guardian - UK

High court blocks Cumbria plan for UK’s first new deep coalmine in 30 years

Court rules against West Cumbria Mining’s fossil fuel development in Whitehaven

The Guardian - AU

Enemy at the gate? The West Australian turns its guns on Labor to back the mining giants

The newspaper owned by billionaire Kerry Stokes has not been shy about attacking environmental reforms – but are readers getting the full picture?

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More than 80% of EU marine protected areas are ineffective, study shows

Activities such as mining, dredging and bottom trawling in most MPAs mean conservation targets will be missed, say researchers

Radio France Internationale

UN experts call for global system to trace critical minerals

UN experts have called for the creation of a global system to trace the extraction and production of critical minerals that are needed in the transition away from fossil fuels.

The Independent UK

Colorado mining town's polluted legacy has a potential for profit, but some are wary of the risk

Piles of mine waste that loom above the historic Colorado mountain town of Leadville are a reminder of the city’s boom days

The Texas Tribune

Power plant expansion tied to Bitcoin mining faces backlash in rural Hood County

Granbury residents say a noisy Bitcoin mine keeps them up at night. Now a plan to expand the power plant that fuels the mine is drawing opposition over pollution concerns.

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3 Gold Mining Stocks to Hedge Against Geopolitical Uncertainty

Gold acts as a dependable safe haven amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Hence, investing in gold mining stocks, such as Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Barrick Gold (GOLD), and Kinross Gold (KGC), would be a prudent choice, as they could offer a buffer against market fluctuations and economic volatility. Read…

International Business Times

Marathon Digital's CEO Calls Bitcoin A 'National Security Concern' For US

Bitcoin is now a matter of "national security," Marathon Digital's Fred Thiel warned Tuesday, urging the government to make sure that the U.S. has significant on-shore BTC mining activities to prevent being locked out as Russia catches up.

AAP

Newmont sells Telfer and Havieron mines for $714m

The world's largest gold mining corporation, Newmont, has sold two goldmines in Western Australia to Greatland Gold in a massive sell-off.

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