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#bitcoin
fromHackernoon
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

One Solo Miner Just Beat the Whole System - And Bitcoin Will Never Be the Same | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

One Solo Miner Just Beat the Whole System - And Bitcoin Will Never Be the Same | HackerNoon

#greenland
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Environment

As Trump threatens to take over Greenland, its melting ice caps could hold a solution to our clean energy future

Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Greenland's Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise

The White Mountain deposit in Greenland is rich in anorthosite, vital for various industries, but mining it faces significant environmental challenges.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

As Trump threatens to take over Greenland, its melting ice caps could hold a solution to our clean energy future

Greenland's melting ice exposes resources, prompting interest in mining despite environmental and logistical challenges.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Greenland's Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise

The White Mountain deposit in Greenland is rich in anorthosite, vital for various industries, but mining it faces significant environmental challenges.
#rare-earth-elements
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mining companies are pumping seawater into the driest place on Earth. But has the damage been done?

Mining activities in northern Chile are depleting local water resources and harming ecosystems, despite claims of sustainability by industry leaders.
#ukraine
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

What are Ukraine's critical minerals actually worth? No one knows.

Ukraine's mineral wealth could significantly enhance U.S. supply chains, but the investment risks are high given security uncertainties.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Why the Trump Administration May Want Ukraine's Minerals

The U.S. will gain access to Ukraine's rich mineral resources crucial for clean energy transition under a new agreement.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
Europe news

In a workforce transformed by war, Ukrainian women are now working in coal mines

The war in Ukraine has led to significant changes in the workforce, allowing women to take on roles in previously male-dominated industries.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

What are Ukraine's critical minerals actually worth? No one knows.

Ukraine's mineral wealth could significantly enhance U.S. supply chains, but the investment risks are high given security uncertainties.
US Elections
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Why the Trump Administration May Want Ukraine's Minerals

The U.S. will gain access to Ukraine's rich mineral resources crucial for clean energy transition under a new agreement.
Europe news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

In a workforce transformed by war, Ukrainian women are now working in coal mines

The war in Ukraine has led to significant changes in the workforce, allowing women to take on roles in previously male-dominated industries.
#indigenous-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Brazil's last asbestos miners are switching to rare earth minerals. Can they offer a brighter future?

Minacu, a small city in inland Brazil, is set to become the first operation outside Asia to produce four rare earths on a commercial scale. This marks a pivotal development amid escalating trade disputes between China and the US, particularly since China has historically dominated the production of these essential minerals.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Sudan: Miners killed in gold mine collapse DW 06/29/2025

A least 11 miners were killed after a gold mine collapsed in Sudan, emphasizing the dire situation in artisanal mining where safety standards are often neglected.
Canada news
#cryptocurrency
#nazca-lines
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Peru shrinks Nazca Lines reserve by 42%-sparking environmental and cultural concerns

Peru's reduction of its Nazca Lines archaeological park sparks concern over weakened protections against mining activities.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Peru shrinks Nazca Lines reserve by 42%-sparking environmental and cultural concerns

Peru's reduction of its Nazca Lines archaeological park sparks concern over weakened protections against mining activities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Minnesota's boundary waters are pristine. Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill' could pollute them forever

'If approved as currently written, the provision could lease in perpetuity land near Minnesota's Boundary Waters wilderness, an enormous complex of pristine lakes and untrammeled forests, to Twin Metals Minnesota.'
SF politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario to make Ring of Fire a special economic zone 'as quickly as possible': Ford | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced plans to designate the mineral-rich Ring of Fire as a special economic zone, aiming for swift development and consultation with First Nations.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The trailblazing trans miner of Patagonia: I hacked the system. I set a precedent. We changed history'

Carla Antonella Rodriguez fought against societal norms for her right to work in the coal mine, ultimately impacting women’s roles in the workforce after 80 years.
Women in technology
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Supreme Court declines to stop transfer of Native American site for mining

The Supreme Court allowed land transfer to a mining company, impacting a sacred site for the Western Apache.
Justices questioned the decision's long-term consequences for Native American rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fast-track to where? The new law opening up New Zealand to a mining boom

New Zealand's push for mining threatens unique ecosystems and undermines environmental protections, according to locals and environmental advocates.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Rescue bid launched for hundreds trapped in South African gold mine

Rescue efforts were underway in South Africa as more than 200 miners were trapped for a second day after a shaft incident at Sibanye-Stillwater's Kloof gold mine.
World news
#indonesia
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
7 months ago

'We have to surrender': Indonesia's mining boom is hurting its communities

Indonesia's mining boom has severely impacted local communities and ecosystems, threatening traditional ways of life and harming marine environments.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
7 months ago

'We have to surrender': Indonesia's mining boom is hurting its communities

Indonesia's mining boom has severely impacted local communities and ecosystems, threatening traditional ways of life and harming marine environments.
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

New video shows moments after massive sinkhole opens up on New Jersey interstate

A sinkhole on I-80 in Wharton, NJ has caused significant traffic disruptions and is linked to abandoned mining operations.
Ongoing repairs are expected to last several weeks, with full reopening planned by June.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's Race for Green Energy Resources Isn't About Climate - It's About Greed

The San Carlos Apache Nation protests the mining takeover of sacred Oak Flat, emphasizing its cultural and spiritual significance.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Peru suspends gold mining in north after massacre DW 05/06/2025

Mining in Pataz, Peru, is suspended for 30 days following the discovery of 13 dead workers kidnapped by criminal gangs.
#critical-minerals
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Exclusive: Durin digs up $3.4M to automate drills for critical minerals exploration | TechCrunch

Exploration for critical minerals is costly and often unproductive, leading companies to innovate with robotics to reduce drilling costs.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

A new gold rush? Why critical minerals are the lifeblood of the next tech era | CBC News

Critical minerals are crucial for modern technology and the transition to green energy.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Exclusive: Durin digs up $3.4M to automate drills for critical minerals exploration | TechCrunch

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

A new gold rush? Why critical minerals are the lifeblood of the next tech era | CBC News

Critical minerals are crucial for modern technology and the transition to green energy.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development | CBC News

Ontario is moving forward with legislation to accelerate mining development, significantly reducing environmental assessments which has raised concerns among First Nations regarding consent.
Toronto startup
France news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Sahel juntas drive new era in mineral extraction DW 04/03/2025

Niger is boosting its economy by expanding its mining sector, particularly through copper mining in Agadez.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

States With The Most Mining Activity

The U.S. nonfuel mineral production reached $106 billion in 2024, predominantly concentrated in four states.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Spain: At least 4 dead after blast at Asturias coal mine DW 03/31/2025

An explosion rocked a coal mine in Spain's northern Asturias region on Monday, resulting in at least four deaths and multiple injuries, including two missing.
UK news
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Elizabeth Kolbert on John McPhee's "Encounters with the Archdruid"

President Lyndon Johnson hailed the Wilderness Act as one of the "most far-reaching conservation measures" ever approved, establishing protected wilderness areas against human encroachment.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

On Minnesota's Iron Range, Trump's Tariffs Could Be Boom or Bust

The seismic effects of President Trump's March 26 announcement of a 25 percent tariff on all cars and auto parts imported into the United States are being felt locally.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Exclusive: Earth AI's algorithms found critical minerals in places everyone else ignored | TechCrunch

Earth AI has identified deposits of copper, cobalt, and gold in the Northern Territory and silver, molybdenum, and tin at another in New South Wales.
Startup companies
Roam Research
fromNature
4 months ago

Ancient shackles testify to brutality of Egypt's gold mines

Alexander the Great's conquest of Egypt led to a significant gold rush, influencing the economy and society through mining activities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Greenland might open a vast rare earth deposit to mining. Locals say it could destroy their way of life

Narsaq, Greenland faces conflict with mining interests amid its close-knit, nature-focused lifestyle.
The town's fate may hinge on an ongoing legal dispute over rare earth and uranium mining.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A bridge to prosperity'? Guinea's junta touts opening of mining megaproject

Simandou's development promises significant economic transformation for Guinea, emphasizing the potential for job creation and poverty alleviation.
Toronto startup
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

The Businesswoman at the Centre of a Mining Scandal That Rocked the Stock Market | The Walrus

Viola MacMillan capitalized on a significant mining opportunity in 1964, showcasing her business acumen in a male-dominated industry.
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Where to find Gold Veins in Fortnite

Gold Veins are plentiful in the lawless lands of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2, providing essential resources such as bars and Gold Rush.
Silicon Valley food
LA real estate
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Eduardo Elsztain: The businessman who whispers to Argentina's Javier Milei

Mining sector growth reflects resilience in Argentina's economy under Milei, with Elsztain investing heavily in this sector.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Why fear of billion-dollar lawsuits stops countries phasing out fossil fuels

ISDS is creating a 'regulatory chill,' discouraging governments from enforcing environmental regulations due to fear of lawsuits from companies.
fromPolygon
4 months ago

Where to get Firestone in Monster Hunter Wilds

Firestone is a rare crafting material in Monster Hunter Wilds, primarily found in Oilwell Basin through mining crops available in Areas 7 and 8.
SF food
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Mine copper without destroying the planet? London-based project gives scientists hope

Copper is crucial for transitioning to renewable energy but faces sustainability challenges due to its extraction methods.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Park rangers battle Australians seeking rare earth minerals in old Mojave gold mine

"How the Trump administration responds to the situation with Colosseum Mine will be an indicator as to how they respond to threats to our public lands in general over the next four years."
SF politics
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

This Rural U.S. County Sits on a $12 Billion Uranium Deposit. Will They Dig It Up?

As developed countries seek renewable energy sources, nuclear power is experiencing a resurgence, with uranium demand predicted to rise significantly by 2030.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Economics, not politics, main reason mines fail to materialize in B.C., researcher suggests | CBC News

Economic factors, not regulations, typically delay mining projects, despite the B.C. government fast-tracking permits for critical projects.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

As gold prices surge, Ghana faces looming crisis' over illegal mining

As illegal and small-scale mining threatens Ghana's environment, activists have expressed concern over President Mahama's ability to address rising pollution and contamination issues.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Dalradian gold mine inquiry suspended after failure to notify Irish government

The proposed mining project by Dalradian faces strong local opposition due to environmental concerns and lack of timely information for affected communities.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Operation under way to rescue trapped miners from South African gold mine

At least 400 men are trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, and many have died due to harsh conditions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

London-listed miner pauses Mozambique operation amid political unrest

Gemfields temporarily halted its ruby mining operation in Mozambique due to attacks by groups exploiting political unrest, resulting in deaths and damage to facilities.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Mali's gold mining disputes and the fight for economic justice

Mali, having been under French colonial rule for 68 years, still grapples with the legacy of colonial exploitation, which continued post-independence with foreign companies extracting wealth without providing adequate returns to the nation.
Business
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