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Anti-protest laws briefing sessions for miners, forestry ahead of Tasmanian Upper House debate

A mining representative sat through and rebutted briefings to Tasmanian politicians provided by environmental and civil groups, but when it came time for them to hold a briefing, it was closed to everyone else.

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'Not worth the risk': Pacific leaders call for deep-sea mining moratorium

Concerned about the potential impacts of deep-sea mining on ocean biodiversity, the Pacific islands of Palau and Fiji on Monday launched an "alliance" to call for a moratorium of the nascent industry.

Reuters

Should I buy a used GPU? 7 questions to ask yourself to decide.

Desperate crypto miners are flooding the market with used GPUs. With prices plummeting, they're tempting to buy. But are they worth it? What are the pros and cons?

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Chhattisgarh: Won't budge till all coal mine projects withdrawn, say protesters on 111th day of stir

In October last year, villagers from the region had marched from Surguja to capital Raipur, covering over 300 kms on foot, to register a protest against the proposed coal mines.

The Hindu

Hunter council leaders 'confident' after ministerial meeting

Representatives from Singleton, Muswellbrook, Cessnock and Lake Macquarie councils were part of a roundtable meeting with federal MP Kristy McBain last week.

Newcastle Herald

Chandigarh: Report on sand mining after budget

CHANDIGARH: Punjab mines and geology minister Harjot Singh Bains said in the Vidhan Sabha on Saturday that he will present a detailed report on illegal sand mining after Monday’s state budget and lay a roadmap for generating revenue and preventing this mineral robbery.

The Times of India

Art exhibition celebrates history of the Durham Miners' Gala

The exhibition at Bishop Auckland's Mining Art Gallery celebrates the Gala before its run after two years of cancellation

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Crisis in salt sector hits 5 lakh people in Gujarat

While farmers suffer due to a lack of minimum support price, workers are also in distress for want of a proper system for wages and social security

The Hindu

Home of Newcastle's Mining Institute celebrates its 150th anniversary

Once a hub of North East innovation and recently restored, the Mining Institute in Newcastle is celebrating its 150th anniversary

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Saudi Investment Opportunities in Vaccines, Vital Medicines Worth $3.4 Bn

Saudi Arabia announced substantial investment opportunities in vaccines and medicines worth $3.4 billion, aiming to realize the Kingdom's goals of achieving pharmaceutical and health security and making Saudi Arabia an important center for this promising industry. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar al-Khorayef explained that the ministry is keen…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Culture of fear stops women reporting sexual assault, harassment on West Australian mine sites

Insiders say a culture of fear, silence and repression allowed inexcusable behaviour to be "swept under the rug" in the mining industry, and those factors are continuing to prevent women speaking out.

ABC News

Adani drops $600m claim against Queensland activist and seeks $17m instead

Mining giant claims Ben Pennings sought to disrupt operations of the Carmichael coalmine, its suppliers and contractors

The Guardian - AU

S2,EP21: Nigeria's okada ban, Sudan's mental health, & child gold mining in Zimbabwe

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Lagos, the okada ban is giving commuters and taxi drivers a major headache; Sudan's youth are on the streets for the revolution but it's taking a toll on their mental…

Radio France Internationale

Almost $4 billion in bitcoin miner loans are coming under stress

The prolonged slump in Bitcoin is making it more difficult for some miners to repay the up to $4 billion in loans they have backed by their equipment, posing a potential risk to major crypto lenders.

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Women in western Australia’s mining industry face rampant sexual harassment, parliament inquiry hears

Women were stalked, abused and asked for sexual favours, inquiry finds

The Guardian - UK

Electricity used to mine bitcoin plummets as crypto crisis widens

Consumption down by third since 11 June, with even sharper falls among other cryptocurrency networks

ABC News

'Very happy' dogs rescued from 12-metre mine shaft in Coober Pedy

Volunteers from South Australia's State Emergency Service adapt their equipment to rescue two dogs found down an opal mining shaft in the state's outback.

Reuters

Australia's sex discrimination commissioner calls for urgent change in mining sector

Australia's sex discrimination commissioner has called for urgent changes in the country's mining industry after a state government report found that sexual harassment and assault were rife in the sector.

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Nigeria's latest lithium find: some key questions answered

High-grade lithium has been discovered in Nigeria. In 2019 the total production volume of lithium, not high grade, in Nigeria reached 50 metric tons This is small compared to Zimbabwe which produced 1,200 metric tons the same year. The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade asked geologist Ibrahim Garba for his insights.

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Qld delays mine emissions cuts until 2027

The Queensland government won't make coal and gas companies start cutting fugitive emissions from their existing mining projects until 2027.

ABC News

New Acland Coal Mine agreement with Qld government a result of bullying, lawyer says

An environmental lawyer says the Qld government succumbed to "bullying" by failing to prosecute over alleged illegal mining activity in the state's south, as the company involved awaits approvals for its third stage expansion.

AAP

Women's safety up to miners: WA premier

Western Australia's premier says mining companies must take primary responsibility for addressing the safety of women working on their sites.

Tribune News Service

Long-awaited federal study finds threat to Boundary Waters from hardrock mining

Hardrock mining on public land in northern Minnesota risks contaminating the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, even with measures designed to head off those problems, a long-awaited federal study says.

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Dendrobium coal mine extension opposed by WaterNSW over Sydney drinking water concerns

WaterNSW has opposed a proposal to extend a coal mine under the Sydney water catchment claiming it could damage one of the largest dams in the region.

The Times of India

Punjab: Mohali mining department has failed to identify illegal sites

MOHALI: Groups of villagers from Majri, Mubarikpur, Mullanpur, Kharar and Derabassi have alleged that there were 42 illegal mining sites and crushers that have not caught the attention of the authorities.

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