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Royalty rip-off: Hunter misses coal mining windfall in NSW Budget

The NSW government will rake in an extra $810 million in coal royalties this year - and almost $4 billion over the next four years - but has not put an extra dollar into a fund to help coal mining communities prepare for change.

Newcastle Herald

Coal royalty increase in Queensland state budget blasted by mining industry, resources council

The Queensland government's revamp of how resource royalties are collected draws heavy criticism from the mining industry, but an academic believes it capitalises on coal prices while they are spiking and will not lead to anyone going "out of business".

ABC News

Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley urged to 'check history' after strike claim

The broadcaster probed whether strike action could "destroy" the rail industry

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NSW budget: what's in it for Newcastle and the Hunter

Hunter coal mining royalties have helped fuel a massive spending spree as part of a 'once in a generation reform' state budget.

Newcastle Herald

Coal mine fined for 'unacceptable' damage to world-renowned NSW rock formations

A coal mining giant is fined $150,000 for causing surface cracks to rock formations estimated to be up to 10 million years old in NSW's Greater Blue Mountains, with fears more cracks will be discovered.

ABC News

Eighth and last missing miner found dead in flooded Burkina Faso mine

The body of the last of eight miners who drowned in a Burkina Faso zinc mine owned by Trevali Mining Corp when it flooded on April 16 was found on Monday, the government said.

Reuters

Francia Marquez: From maid to Colombia’s first Black vice president

When Colombians elected their first leftist president ever on Sunday, they also elected the country’s first Black vice president: Francia Marquez, a single mother who worked as a maid before challenging international mining interests as a fiery environmentalist. Her victory marks a turning point in a country plagued by social…

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Udaipur: Mining department AEN caught taking bribe in Rajsamand

UDAIPUR: The special ACB team of Rajsamand on Saturday nabbed an assistant mining engineer (vigilance) of mining department while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

The Times of India

Alleged sexual assault at WA mine site

An inquiry investigating sexual abuse within Western Australia's mining sector will soon deliver its findings as police investigate another alleged assault.

AAP

Investigating the crypto crash

The value of cryptocurrencies has plunged over recent days, with Bitcoin -- the largest coin by market cap -- sinking to its lowest point since 2020.

Bangkok Post

Workers diagnosed with silicosis after being exposed to silica dust are calling for urgent action

More than 500 stonemasons have been diagnosed with silicosis nationally, but experts say it's 'likely just the tip of the iceberg', with miners, quarry workers and others in the construction industry at risk.

ABC News

Vettel Calls Out ‘Climate Crime’ Ahead of F1’s Canadian GP

The Aston Martin driver was seen wearing a shirt that highlighted “Canada’s climate crime” of mining tar sands.

Sports Illustrated

Healing a scarred land

On the doorstep of one of Australia's most treasured natural wonders, billions are about to be spent on a high risk operation to try to transform a wasteland into a national park.

ABC News

Vettel highlights Canada’s oil sands “climate crime” with new F1 helmet

Sebastian Vettel is using the Formula 1 Canadian GP weekend to flag what he calls the country’s “climate crime” by wearing a special helmet.

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Vettel highlights Canada’s oil sands “climate crime”

Sebastian Vettel is using the Formula 1 Canadian GP weekend to flag what he calls the country’s “climate crime” by wearing a special helmet.

The Times of India

Punjab: Former Congress MLA from Bhoa arrested

Pathankot: Former Congress MLA from Bhoa assembly constituency Joginder Pal has been arrested in a case of alleged illegal mining on Friday. Pal along with another four persons, including his wife, was wanted in a case of illegal mining by the Pathankot police.

Newcastle Herald

Learn from Kurri smelter closure, expert tells mines

Norsk Hydro showed 'respect' for workers and community.

The Hindu

HC to hear PILs against Jharkhand CM on June 23

PILs seek a probe into shell companies allegedly operated by people close to Hemant Soren to launder money and the issuance of mining lease in his name

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‘Very different place’: new campaign over mining taxes ‘unlikely’ to succeed in Queensland

Queensland Resources Council has denounced plans to raise royalties, launching new offensive

The Independent UK

US sanctions Nicaraguan gold mining firm over ties to Russia

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Nicaragua’s state-owned gold mining company and the president of its board of directors partly over the Central American nation’s ties to Russia

Zenger

Ukrainian Special Forces Blow Up Pontoon Bridge As Russians Attempt To Cross Luhansk River

These video images purport to show Ukrainian special forces mining a pontoon bridge set up by Russian troops to cross a river in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk before it is blown to smithereens.

The Guardian - UK

In his own words: Dom Phillips’ reporting on Brazil and the Amazon

Dom Phillips, whose death in the Amazon has shocked many, was a frequent contributor to the Guardian. Here are some of his outstanding pieces of journalism

The Conversation

NSW's biggest coal mine to close in 2030. Now what about the workers?

The clock is now ticking on New South Wales’ largest coal mine. BHP has announced it will close its Mount Arthur mine in the Hunter Valley in 2030 – 15 years ahead of its scheduled end of life.

ABC News

Investigation into death of contractor Paul Martin at Kalgoorlie's Daisy Milano gold mine drags on

While the circumstances of the miner's death remains a mystery, Paul Tamati Ereka Martin's name was this week published in a memorial at the request of his family to mark the first anniversary of his death.

Tribune News Service

‘We do not want this’: Texas town group protests Riot Blockchain’s Bitcoin mining facility

Jackie Sawicky, 42, was scrolling Facebook in late April when she saw a video about a surprise economic development announcement by the city of Corsicana, Texas. Intrigued, she clicked to watch.

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