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African countries lost control to foreign mining companies – the 3 steps that allowed this to happen

Within a few years of independence, African governments asserted sovereignty over their metal and mineral resources. Prior to this, the resources were exploited by European mining corporations. Since the 1990s, transnational corporations have once again become the dominant force as owners and managers of major mining projects.

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Deep sea miners turn water hoses on Greenpeace activists in the Pacific

Protesters have been using canoes and dinghies to obstruct deep sea mining exploration vessel between Mexico and Hawaii

The Guardian - UK

Chinta Mohan faults ED, Center over “dual policy” on sand mining

.Former Union Minister Chinta Mohan criticized ED & Finance Ministry for dual stand on sand mining in AP & TN. He demanded notices to 15 AP district collectors & GST collection to curb smuggling & generate revenue. He called YSRCP's social justice claim ridiculous & predicted Congress sweep in Telangana…

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Andhra Pradesh| CPI writes to Governor Nazeer seeking intervention on beach sand mining contracts in State

CPI urges Governor to stop beach sand mining in AP, citing threat to national security. Adani Group to get 92% of project contract, violating Union govt. restrictions. Mining of 6 minerals, incl. thorium, could lead to atomic power/bombs. Govts. disregarding laws, risking environment & tourism.

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Big media’s strange self-censorship of Cricket World Cup, and why it mustn’t now forget ‘rat-hole mining’

In the good old days, when print was king, people got all their news from newspapers. Depending on your preoccupations or interests, you could start with page one, or turn to the back of the newspaper. Page one, as now, consisted of headline news – mostly politics, some business, disasters,…

Newslaundry

How problematic is mineral mining for electric cars?

In part two of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we weigh up the issues of resource extraction

The Guardian - UK

Maski that unmasked the mysterious Devanampiye and established him as Emperor Ashoka

Devanampiye and Piyadasi (meaning ‘Devanampriya’ and ‘Priyadarshi’ in Sanskrit and ‘beloved of the gods’ and ‘one with a benevolent gaze’ in English) were the two names that were widely referred to, either separately or together, in the ancient inscriptions and Buddhist literature found across South Asia. Since nobody could authentically…

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Canadian Mining Firm Seeks To Suspend 7,000 Workers In Panama

Canadian firm First Quantum Minerals on Thursday asked Panama's government to suspend the contracts of some 7,000 workers at Central America's biggest copper mine, due to be closed under a court ruling.

International Business Times

Sand mining case effect: TN officials now need permission for producing official documents

Tamil Nadu govt. amends Conduct Rules to require govt. employees to get prior permission from immediate superior authority before producing official documents during inquiry by Central/State govt. Applies to enquiries conducted by any person, committee or authority. Appropriate authority means immediate superior.

The Hindu

Alleged sand loot | Is the ruling DMK in big trouble?

What is the alleged sand mining loot in Tamil Nadu all about? It all began in September this year, when multiple teams of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) fanned out to over 25 locations, looking for excess sand mining in the mining sites directly controlled by the Water Resources Department.

The Hindu

Ibama: Brazil's environmental police are back on the job

When President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva returned to power in January, he revived Brazil's environmental police force. The Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) is "back at work", says its president, Rodrigo Agostinho. After years of budget cuts under Lula's predecessor Jair Bolsonaro, Ibama has…

France 24

Panama's high court declares mining contract unconstitutional. Here is what happens next

In a historic ruling, Panama’s Supreme Court declared that legislation granting a mining concession to a subsidiary of Canadian mining company First Quantum Mineral was unconstitutional

The Independent UK

Understanding rat-hole mining | Explained

Rat-hole mining, once used in Meghalaya, was used to rescue 41 workers from the Silkyara tunnel. Despite a 2014 ban, illegal mining and trafficking of coal continues, leading to land degradation, deforestation, and water pollution. Human rights activists flagged the hazards of rat-hole mining two decades ago, with reports estimating…

The Hindu

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Al Jazeera

How rat miners rescued workers from Indian tunnel after 17 days

After machines broke down, rat miners successfully rescued 41 workers trapped in India’s Uttarakhand tunnel.

The Hindu

Rat-hole miners’ talent, experience come in handy in rescue of 41 trapped workers at Silkyara

Rat-hole miners' talent & experience used to rescue 41 trapped in Silkyara tunnel. NDMA member said their capability was used despite ban on coal mining using the technique. 12 experts from Delhi, Jhansi & other parts of country deployed technique horizontally in collapsed part.

The Hindu

Madras High Court stays ED summons to five Tamil Nadu Collectors

Madras HC stays ED summons to Collectors for sand quarry details; judges agree with TN govt's contention that ED cannot engage in fishing expedition to identify proceeds of crime. ECIR registered on Sept 11, 2023 based on 4 FIRs related to illegal sand mining. ED yet to receive details from…

International Business Times

Top Panama Court Says Contested Mining Contract 'Unconstitutional'

Panama's Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America's biggest copper mine was "unconstitutional."

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Tamil Nadu: Madras HC stays ED summons to five District Collectors in sand mining case

Earlier, the central agency had summoned 10 district collectors as part of its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the sand mining case in Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sand mining case | Madras High Court stays Enforcement Directorate’s summons to five T.N. Collectors

Sand Mining Case | Madras HC stays ED summons to 5 TN Dists' Collectors over sand mining quarries; Bench prima facie views ED can't conduct roving inquiry under PMLA; State govt & ED to argue during final hearing on Dec 21.

The Hindu

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | After 17-day ordeal, trapped workers rescued

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: After 17 days of marathon operation, the first worker has been evacuated and efforts to bring out the remaining are underway at the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site.

Zenger

The Catholic Church In SA Takes On Those Who Exploit South Africa’s Poor

The Church Steps Up Its Moral Obligation Mandate In Advocating For Social Justice For The Oppressed.

The Hindu

NGT bans desilting in Rajasthan’s Bisalpur dam without environmental clearance

NGT bans desilting, dredging activities in Rajasthan's Bisalpur dam without prior environmental clearance. Contract issued to private firm as "guaranteed annual return" for 20 years. NGT directs State Pollution Control Board to take action if tribunal's directions not followed. Desilting/dredging activities in guise of mineral extraction not allowed without environmental…

The Hindu

T.N. Government’s plea to stay ED’s summons to five Collectors | Madras High Court to pronounce orders on Tuesday

Madras HC to pass orders Tues on TN govt's plea to stay ED summons & investigation into alleged money laundering of illegal sand mining proceeds. TN govt & 5 Collectors filed 10 writ petitions challenging summons & seeking declaration that ED's power to investigate w/o consent violates federalism. ED's ARL…

International Business Times

Italy And Saudi Arabia Discuss Expanding Cooperation In Oil, Gas and Mining

A high-level meeting between Italian and Saudi officials took place Monday ahead of this week's landmark international climate conference.

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