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Tropical birds show signs of mercury contamination, due to artisanal gold mining operations: Study

Tropical birds are showing signs of mercury contamination as artisanal and small-scale gold mining operations reach deeper into jungles, finds a new research. Birds living within 7 km of such gold mining activity were found to have mercury concentrations over four times higher than those living at other sites across…

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Perambalur Collectorate scuffle | 13, including members of DMK, arrested

Police arrested 12 persons in Perambalur for scuffle between DMK and BJP at Deputy Director of Geology and Mining office. Arrested persons are members of DMK and from Perambalur and Ariyalur districts. They were charged under IPC and TN Property Act. The scuffle broke out on Oct 30, the last…

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Inside India’s ‘Deep Ocean Mission’, a challenge harder than going to space

India's Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is an ambitious programme to explore and harness the depths of the ocean. DOM, approved by the Union Cabinet in 2021, has six pillars, including the development of technologies for deep-sea mining and a manned submersible to reach a depth of 6,000 metres. NIOT has…

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₹2,000 crore siphoned off by YSRCP leaders through sand mining in Andhra Pradesh, alleges BJP

BJP alleges ₹2,000cr revenue from sand mining in Vijayawada was siphoned off by YSRCP leaders. BJP State President Daggubati Purandeswari claims sand mining was done in contravention of NGT guidelines, leading to inflated prices & loss of livelihood for 35-40 lakh construction workers.

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Panama's leader calls for referendum on mining concession, seeking to calm protests over the deal

Protests in Panama have extended into a second week over a long-term copper mining concession for a Canadian company

The Independent UK

UK backs suspension of deep-sea mining in environmental U-turn

Thérèse Coffey says data will be gathered on impact of emerging industry and UK will not support licences in meantime

The Guardian - UK

The Future of Mining Might Be Smaller than You Think

As the world’s demand for metals continues to rise, some are using microorganisms to mine and “clean” waste

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How Kitty Green took on Weinstein – then a mining town in the Outback

The director has followed up Weinstein drama The Assistant with The Royal Hotel, about two backpackers forced to work in a toxically male Australian bar. Warning: contains spoilers

The Guardian - UK

Director of Mines rejects TDP’s sand mining scam allegation

Mines & Geology Dir. denies TDP's allegations of irregularities in sand mining tenders; says process transparent, govt. got ₹33 cr. more than last time.

The Hindu

Mining giant says workplace reform threatens diversity

The federal government has been accused of putting workplace diversity at risk through its labour loophole laws, but unions beg to differ.

AAP

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Two climate companies are teaming up to put thousands more electric vehicles into Australian mines, with forecasts thousands will be in use by 2026.

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BHP workers threaten strike action over pay dispute

A union representing hundreds of train drivers at BHP's WA iron ore mining operations say workers have voted to start industrial action amid a pay dispute.

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ED ropes in ISRO, IIT-Kanpur to probe illegal sand mining in Tamil nadu

ED ropes in ISRO, IIT-K experts to probe illegal sand mining in TN. Scientists to assess area, quantum of sand mined. Data on quantity of sand mined, sold in last 2 yrs sought. Satellite images to help measure depth of sand mined, quantum. Top WRD official on leave.

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Australia's new dawn: becoming a green superpower with a big role in cutting global emissions

This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition.

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1 Standout Gold Dividend Stock to Buy on the Dip

Looking for steady income and a little safe haven appeal in this highly volatile market? Check out this gold mining stock that offers a healthy yield and plenty of upside potential from current levels.

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TDP MPs seek probe by CBI, Central Vigilance Commission into A.P. ‘sand-mining scam’

TDP MPs urge CBI and CVC to probe sand-mining scam in AP. YSRCP leaders have been accused of illegally mining and transporting sand, fetching ₹40,000 crore.

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The modern-day gold diggers of California: ‘It doesn’t take much to catch the fever’

Floodwater from a rainy winter and a tropical storm have led to a mini gold rush up and down the state

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2 Silver Stock Picks for Dividend Investors

With metals prices pushing higher, silver mining stocks that offer upside potential and steady dividend payments are worth a look.

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3 Buy-Rated Crypto Stocks to Consider as Bitcoin Prices Break Out

As Bitcoin surges on regulatory optimism, these three crypto mining stocks could be well-positioned for additional upside, according to Wall Street analysts.

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Venkatagiri MLA Anam Ramanarayana Reddy under house arrest in Nellore

Suspended YSRCP MLA Anam Ramanarayana Reddy placed under house arrest for trying to lead TDP delegation to Sydapuram mandal to stop alleged illegal mining of quartz. TDP leaders visit village to express solidarity with locals troubled by air pollution & health issues due to mining. MLA vows to build public…

The Guardian - UK

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria review – mining a shallow vein

Picking up after the defeat of Sauron, in Tolkien-world terms, this survival game traps you in the dwarven mines, fighting green-skins and crafting weapons as you go – but it’s a bit one-dimensional

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3 Gold Stocks Beating the Market in 2023

Mining stocks are in focus as gold futures hover around $2,000, but these three precious metals picks were already beating the S&P in 2023.

The Conversation

All mines close. How can mining towns like Mount Isa best manage the ups and downs?

The announcement by Glencore last week that its Mount Isa copper mines will close in 2025 is significant for the town.

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Rare wildflowers protected in California

The Bureau of Land Management announced protections for a quartet of rare plants, banning mining in their habitat

The Independent UK

Environmental groups reject deep-sea mining as key UN meeting looms

Environmental groups are urging a moratorium on deep-sea mining ahead of an international meeting in Jamaica where an obscure U.N. body will debate the issue amid fears it could soon authorize the world’s first license to harvest minerals from the ocean floor

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