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Lithium mining for green power triggers eco-outcry from South African farmers
Mining lithium for batteries is a growing part of South Africa's plan to use the global shift toward green energy to revive its economy, but now it faces a challenge from thousands of angry farmers who fear losing productive land to open-pit mines.
WA government has no plans to change uranium mining ban
Posted Wed 5 Aug 2026 at 8:07am The West Australian government has ruled out lifting the state's long-standing uranium mining ban. WA and the Northern Territory are home to the nation's largest untapped deposits of uranium. Mining industry figures…
Indiscriminate river sand mining threatens Southeast Asia, scientists warn
Sand from rivers across the globe, especially in Southeast Asia, is being stripped off at rates much faster than they are replenished, posing threats to riverside communities, warns a landmark new review of studies. The sand extracted this way is a…
Iran Weighs Allowing Europe to Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran is considering allowing European nations to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a potential climbdown that could form part of a deal to normalize shipping in the waterway and ease peace negotiations with the US. In public, Iran has…
Mining giant Glencore targets ASX listing by October
Glencore will apply for a secondary listing of its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, bringing a major copper and coal producer to the local bourse as the mining giant seeks more exposure to an investor base with deep knowledge of the…
Paratus Namibia brings resilient connectivity solutions to Mining Expo 2026
Paratus Namibia Sales Executives Cherica Levin and Christo van Wyk at the Paratus Namibia stand during the Mining Expo 2026. Paratus Namibia will showcase its connectivity and communications solutions at the 13th Mining Expo & Conference (4 to 6…
Hecla Mining: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Hecla Mining Co. (HL) on Tuesday reported net income of $117.9 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-based company said it had profit of…
SSR Mining: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
DENVER (AP) — DENVER (AP) — SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM) on Tuesday reported net income of $97.3 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Denver-based company said it had profit of 47 cents. Earnings, adjusted to account for…
SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 4, 2026 5:00 PM EDT Alex Hunchak - Vice President of Investor Relations Rodney Antal - Executive Chairman Michael Sparks - Executive VP & CFO William MacNevin - Executive Vice President of…
3 Critical Mining Stocks Worth Buying
Silver is undergoing a revaluation in global financial markets. The price of silver, though down more than 18% so far this year, is up more than 61% over the past year. Once categorized primarily as a monetary metal alongside gold, silver is now…
ZEC Price Surges 6% as Fortitude Mining Expands Zcash Network
ZEC price surged more than 6% today, outperforming most major cryptocurrencies after a fresh institutional development revived bullish sentiment around the privacy-focused blockchain. The rally followed Fortitude Mining's acquisition of a new…
Glencore targets secondary listing in Australia as London loses mining shine
Glencore will launch a secondary listing in Australia in the latest blow to London's ailing stock market as miners continue to eye opportunities away from the UK. The mining and trading juggernaut, which is among the largest companies on the FTSE…
How will the Supreme Court order impact mining around Ramsar wetland sites? | Explained
The story so far: The Supreme Court has clarified that its February 2024 direction, requiring prior approval before mining can take place within a 10-km radius of the Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve, would, for the sake of parity, apply to…
Mine Vision Systems Expands Executive Leadership Team to Accelerate Next Stage of Growth and Unlock Greater Value from Underground Data
New appointments in product strategy, enterprise AI, and sales leadership position MVS to turn its growing underground data platform into greater value for mining customers worldwide PITTSBURGH, Aug. 4, 2026 /CNW/ -- Mine Vision Systems (MVS), the…
Flood in Assam due to Nagaland mining, will take up with Centre: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) said he would discuss with the Centre the issue of mining in Nagaland as one of the causes of the devastating flood that has killed 87 people so far. A majority of the people died…
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