The Latest Breaking News from Mining

A miner in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan poured water over a block of jade, exposing the green stone that is part of the Taliban authorities' push to capitalise on the country's rich mineral resources.

A tour guide killed at a former Colorado gold mine last year fell out of a crowded elevator taking tourists below ground after apparently not latching its door closed, documents obtained by The Associated Press show

Fighting desperately to cling on to coal mines that were once the lifeblood of its industrial east, Ukraine's soldiers conceded they were struggling against intensifying Russian attacks.

The new Fortitude venture will “look across the entire proof-of-work ecosystem to say what’s going to give us the largest return.”

The state of Chhattisgarh in India’s tribal heartland has been the epicentre of a violent conflict for more than 30 years. This struggle has pit a Maoist-inspired group called the Naxalites, who are fighting for the rights of marginalised tribal communities, against the Indian government, which has deployed security forces…

Police say the explosives found at Dural were allegedly intended for an antisemitic attack. What was the explosive – and how is it typically used?

The Navajo Nation has reached a settlement with a mining company that clears the way for transportation of uranium ore across the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. The agreement announced Wednesday settles a dispute over trucking ore from a mining operation just south of the Grand Canyon to…

Illegal mining has become a crippling burden on Ghana, wreaking havoc on the nation’s water bodies, land, and even claiming lives. Despite repeated efforts by successive governments, the problem remains unresolved.

Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) announced solid third-quarter 2024 results. The mining company’s operations are robust and driven by surging gold prices. So, let’s analyze whether it would be wise to invest in this stock. Read on to know more.