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UN experts have called for the creation of a global system to trace the extraction and production of critical minerals that are needed in the transition away from fossil fuels.

Piles of mine waste that loom above the historic Colorado mountain town of Leadville are a reminder of the city’s boom days

Granbury residents say a noisy Bitcoin mine keeps them up at night. Now a plan to expand the power plant that fuels the mine is drawing opposition over pollution concerns.

Gold acts as a dependable safe haven amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Hence, investing in gold mining stocks, such as Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Barrick Gold (GOLD), and Kinross Gold (KGC), would be a prudent choice, as they could offer a buffer against market fluctuations and economic volatility. Read…

Bitcoin is now a matter of "national security," Marathon Digital's Fred Thiel warned Tuesday, urging the government to make sure that the U.S. has significant on-shore BTC mining activities to prevent being locked out as Russia catches up.

The world's largest gold mining corporation, Newmont, has sold two goldmines in Western Australia to Greatland Gold in a massive sell-off.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has called for "a bit of common sense" from mining bosses, while Peter Dutton pledges to be their "best friend".

Ghana is one of the world’s gold hotspots. It is Africa’s largest producer of gold and it ranks sixth globally. In 2023, 4 million ounces were produced. It is essential to Ghana’s economy, contributing around 7% of gross domestic product.

Recommended bid from AngloGold Ashanti for Centamin would leave stock market with just one major precious metals miner

Latin America was the most deadly region in which to defend ecosystems from mining and deforestation, with Indigenous people among half the dead

A “fast” approach to business — characterized by overconsumption across supply chains — has become almost ubiqutous in recent years.