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Plans put forward for Merthyr coal mine to keep operating for a further nine months to help steel industry and with the security of energy supply

The operators of Ffos y Fran coal mine want to keep mining there until June 2023 and extend the deadline to finish the restoration scheme until September 2025

Wales Online

Coal royalty hike damaging mining industry and investor confidence, Queensland Resources Council says

The Queensland Resources Council wants the state to scrap its 40 per cent royalty hike on some coal exports, saying the new rates put the industry's viability at risk.

ABC News

Mining technology start-ups to share $21m

Australia's green bank is investing $21 million into clean mining technology so the key resources sector doesn't miss out on the benefits of cutting emissions.

AAP

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First woman underground in Tasmania, Chris Wilson, reflects on breaking the glass ceiling

Chris Wilson had to get special permission from the government to work underground in a Tasmanian mine in 1978. At the time, other mines were being fined $500 if women were found below the surface.

ABC News

Fortescue pledges $9.2b for clean iron ore

Andrew Forrest will spend $9.2 billion to take Fortescue Metals Group fossil fuel-free by 2030 and become a global green mining, energy and technology firm.

AAP

HC seeks Mining AD’s appearance in illegal mining plea

Case relates to alleged illegal mining in Mamidipally Chinnapur forest area of Nizamabad

The Hindu

3 Gold Stocks to Sell Heading Into Q4

Gold is facing headwinds from a strong U.S. dollar and the expectations of aggressive interest rate hikes. Therefore, we believe gold stocks Buenaventura Mining (BVN), Hycroft Mining (HYMC), and GoldMining (GLDG) are best avoided now, given their bleak fundamentals. Read on….

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Mining, transport industries want truckies to stop using right indicators to signal 'safe to pass' to drivers

It is a longstanding practice, especially by road train truckers on the nation's long interior highways, but this act of politeness is "actually dangerous".

ABC News

Zambian man whose community was polluted by mining visits NI communities facing influx of gold prospectors

"These mines were making millions and millions and sending it out of the country whilst the communities are suffering"

Belfast Live

Tributes flow for Don Reid who saved historic WA mining town of Gwalia

When Don and Donna Reid passed dusty piles of wood and corrugated iron as they arrived in their new town, they quickly realised that what looked like rubbish was a goldmine of artefacts worth preserving.

ABC News

1 Volatile Stock to Avoid During the Next Market Swing

The stock and the crypto markets have been under pressure due to macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns. Crypto mining stock Riot Blockchain (RIOT) has fallen more than 65% year-to-date. With the crypto space expected to remain under pressure in the upcoming months, it could be wise to avoid the stock now.…

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Lula campaign mulls new mining royalties in Brazil, spooking industry

Brazilian presidential frontrunner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is considering raising royalties on certain mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser told Reuters, likely affecting iron ore giant Vale SA and other multinationals.

Reuters

Sustainable outback opal miners take on the metaverse with plans for virtual industry

From living in Sydney and backpacking around Australia, this pair ended up digging for opals in the outback — and they are looking to revolutionise the gem mining industry.

ABC News

EXPLAINER: Ethereum is ditching its 'miners.' Why?

A major software change to the cryptocurrency ethereum holds the potential to dramatically reduce its energy consumption and resulting climate effects

The Independent UK

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Reuters

After South African dam collapse, mine waste to be pumped into historical pit

A South African company is dumping the sludgy byproduct of mining into a historical diamond pit after the tailings dam that had stored the waste partially collapsed, killing one and leaving scores injured.

Benzinga

6 Hours Until Ethereum (ETH) Changes Forever: What You Need To Know Before The Merge

The Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) 'Merge' is scheduled to take place early Thursday morning (Sept. 15), somewhere between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM EDT.

France 24

Kenya's Ruto marks shift from Kenyatta on first day in office

Our headlines across the continent: William Ruto spends his first day in charge of Kenya. The new president is putting a focus on climate policies and reversing some of his predecessor's actions. In Burkina Faso, the director of a mining company has been found guilty of manslaughter after eight people…

ABC News

Pacific Islands remain divided on deep-sea mining as trial begins to extract precious metals from ocean floor

Pacific countries remain divided as a deep-sea mining company prepares to test a system to extract minerals and metals from the ocean floor.

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The Conversation

Burst mining dam in South Africa: what must be done to prevent another disaster

Jagersfontien, a small town in the middle of South Africa with over a century of mining history, awoke to a tragic failure of responsibility on 11 September 2022 when torrents of muddy water cascaded over the embankments that were meant to hold it back. The flood killed one person and…

The Hindu

Border visit by Punjab Governor sparks concerns

Soon after Governor Purohit’s visit, Punjab’s Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa hit out at the AAP government, blaming it for adopting laxity to check illegal mining in the border areas.

Reuters

Burkina Faso court finds Trevali execs guilty of involuntary manslaughter

A court in Burkina Faso has found two executives of Canadian mining firm Trevali guilty of involuntary manslaughter following a mine flood disaster in April that killed eight miners, the company's country manager said on Wednesday.

Benzinga

Eureka! Why AMC-Backed Hycroft Mining Is Soaring Tuesday

Gold and silver exploration company Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: HYMC) announced drill results from its 2022-2023 exploration program Tuesday. Here is what the company said and comments from a leading investor in the company.

Wales Online

Striking mural of The Queen appears on town high street

Local legend Steve 'Jenks' Jenkins has unveiled his latest masterpiece - and it's a poignant portrayal of Her Majesty

The Times of India

Punjab: Despite ban and ‘strict vigil’, illegal mining in river Ravi continues unabated

DHARAMKOT (GURDASPUR): Like a scene straight out of a Bollywood flick, the Border Security Force (BSF) nabbed an illegal miner following a hot pursuit but not before their vehicle being smashed by the offenders. The security personnel in the region are flummoxed at the activities of illegal miners despite a…

The Guardian - AU

Russian aluminium giant cut out of Queensland operation to abide by sanctions, Rio Tinto says

Mining company alleges arrangement with Rusal subsidiary would have benefited Putin allies Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg

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