Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Mining

Bacteria and plants could help clean up toxic waste from gold mines – South African study

Highly toxic metals are leaking out of nine abandoned mines in Krugersdorp, 32km west of Johannesburg, South Africa. The metals include uranium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium and mercury.

The Conversation

Largest wildfire in US grows to cover area bigger than Los Angeles

Park fire scorches 386,000 acres as firefighters battle blazes across US west, including historic mining town of Havilah

The Guardian - US

3 inmates dead and at least 9 injured in rural Nevada prison 'altercation,' officials say

Officials say three inmates are dead and nine others have been transported for medical treatment as a result of an “altercation” at a maximum-security prison in the rural mining city of Ely, Nevada

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Is This Copper Stock a Buy Near 52-Week Lows for Its Over 5% Dividend Yield?

BHP Group is among the leading copper miners globally. The stock is trading near its 52-week lows and has a dividend yield of around 5.5%. Is BHP stock a buy now for its fat dividend yield?

Barchart

Navajo Nation plans to test limit of tribal law preventing transportation of uranium on its land

The Navajo Nation plans to test the limits of a tribal law that banned the transportation of uranium ore on its lands

The Independent UK

Methane is turbocharging unnatural disasters – Australia must get serious about reducing emissions

One of the most significant achievements of the 26th United Nations climate conference in Glasgow (COP26) three years ago was the launch of the Global Methane Pledge. The goal is to reduce global methane emissions at least 30% by 2030.

The Conversation

Serbian Protests Against Lithium Excavation Deal With EU

Protests erupt in Serbia against lithium excavation project over environmental concerns and government distrust. Critics fear irreversible damage to fertil...

Top News

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

1 Gold Mining Stock Under $5 With Breakout Potential

With gold prices soaring and mining stocks set to follow, this under-$5 gold mining stock, primed for a triple-digit surge, could be a compelling buy.

Barchart

Inside the battle for top job that will decide the future of deep-sea mining

Marking a pivotal moment for the fate of the barely known ecosystems on the ocean floor, 168 nations will decide this week who will head the International Seabed Authority

The Guardian - UK

French nuclear giant slips into the red following Niger-French breakup

French nuclear giant Orano ended the first half of the year with a loss of €133 million, weighed down by difficulties in its mining activities in Niger due to a "highly degraded" political context since a military regime came to power a year ago.

Radio France Internationale

World's biggest renewable energy micro-grid suspended

An off-grid plan to transform one of the world's most energy-intensive industries is a casualty of BHP's decision to mothball its Australian nickel operations.

AAP

UN body that regulates ocean floor prepares for election amid debate over deep-sea mining

A U.N. body that regulates deep international waters is preparing to elect its next leader, a crucial position as it faces pressure to either ban, approve or place a moratorium on seabed mining

The Independent UK

NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state

A NSW minister has led a push for the state's Labor conference to demand the federal government reverse its opposition to recognising Palestinian statehood.

AAP

Jabiluka decision ends long-running battle and preserves ‘some of the oldest rock art in the world’

‘There will never be mining’ at Northern Territory site, Albanese says as area becomes part of Kakadu national park

The Guardian - AU

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

'Huge win' as Jabiluka uranium mine lease rejected

The rejection of a 10-year lease renewal bid on the Jabiluka uranium mine is being heralded by traditional owners as the end of a decades-long fight.

Barchart

1 Copper Mining Giant to Buy on the Dip

Teck Resources emerges as a top copper play after selling its coal assets, giving investors exposure to projected upside in copper prices amid bullish market forecasts.

Barchart

What to Expect From Caterpillar’s Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Caterpillar will release its second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a marginal profit dip.

The Independent UK

Ethnic armed groups in Myanmar claim capture of regional military headquarters and gem mining center

Ethnic armed groups in Myanmar are claiming to have captured two strategically important towns in the northeast

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tom’s Hardware

Cryptominer with palm-sized $179 ASIC hits the jackpot with $206,000 in Bitcoins

An individual miner successfully mined a complete block using a small, open-source Bitaxe miner with ~500Gh/s hash rate, winning approximately $206,000.

AAP

'Destroyed me': miner wins landmark black lung payout

A coal miner diagnosed with black lung after eight years of working has won hefty compensation for what he says has destroyed his life.

International Business Times

EXCLUSIVE: Terawulf CSO Talks Zero-Carbon Bitcoin Mining And The Opportunity In AI, HPC

Terawulf utilizes 95% zero-carbon energy sources, and while it continues to focus on Bitcoin mining, it also believes diversifying revenue can help miners navigate the highly competitive environment triggered by the halving.

The Conversation

Most Australian welders are exposed to high levels of dangerous fumes. More than 40,000 may be at risk

Census data show at least 60,000 people are employed as welders in Australia. Welders work in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing and mining.

StockNews.com

3 Gold Mining Stocks to Hedge Against Inflation

The gold industry’s demand remains robust amid rising prices and its versatility and resilience. Hence, it could be wise to buy quality gold stocks Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Barrick Gold (GOLD), and Kinross Gold (KGC) to hedge against inflation. Continue reading.

The Independent UK

Governor of eastern Congo's gold-rich province bans mining activities to 'restore order'

The governor of the South Kivu province in eastern Congo on Friday ordered the suspension of all mining activities in order to “restore order” in the mineral-rich region plagued by violence from armed groups

International Business Times

EXCLUSIVE: ESG Expert Talks Evolving Bitcoin Mining Narrative, 'Impunity' In Other Industries' Energy Use

Bitcoin mining was long under scrutiny due to environmental concerns associated with the industry, but as more studies emerge about the role the sector plays in the world's transition toward sustainable energy sources, the tides may finally be changing.

1 … 90 91 92 93

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.