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Giant gas field will be used to 'mine Bitcoin' rather than power homes
A giant untapped natural gas field that could provide a tenth of the UK's annual demand will instead be used to mine Bitcoin. The West Newton field near Hull, East Yorkshire, holds up to eight billion cubic metres of gas, which could significantly…
Latimore and Indonesian mates bid for Gupta's Tahmoor coal mine
Coal entrepreneur Matt Latimore and Indonesia's Widjaja family have submitted a joint bid for Sanjeev Gupta's Tahmoor mine in NSW as a bounce in coal prices revives M&A activity in the sector. The Latimore consortium was among parties that…
Buah declares new era of Ghanaian ownership and control in the mining sector - The Ghanaian Chronicle
Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has declared a new era of Ghanaian ownership and control in the mining sector following the official handover of the Damang Mine to Engineers & Planners (E&P), describing the…
Alcoa (AA) Well-Positioned In A Highly Volatile Mining Backdrop, According to Morgan Stanley
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) is one of the best long-term ASX stocks to buy right now. A shipping container filled with freshly-produced aluminum cans ready for distribution. As of April 15, 2026, near-term sentiment on Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA)…
UK-based Reabold draws criticism for weighing gas-powered bitcoin mining operation
Reabold Resources, an investment company focused on developing European gas projects, said it is considering establishing a gas-powered bitcoin mining station in northern England. The London-based company is exploring the potential to deploy a…
Zoomlion Accelerates Global Deployment of Ultra-Large Hydraulic Excavators and Smart Mining Solutions
CHANGSHA, China, April 20, 2026 /CNW/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ('Zoomlion' or the 'Company'; 1157.HK) has unveiled the latest advancements in its ultra-large hydraulic excavator portfolio and intelligent mining…
Why NGT called this Chhattisgarh coal mine 'nationally important' amid global wars
No development is possible without some adverse effect on the ecology and environment, and the projects of public utility cannot be abandoned and it is necessary to adjust the interest of the people as well as the necessity to maintain the…
In Bengal's coal belt, mining fallout, lack of jobs a refrain as TMC, BJP play blame game
A villager says: “It is risky to go to the coal mines and no one wants to risk their life. But we have mouths to feed, so we go out early in the morning when it is still dark. We try to gather a few sacks of coal scattered around the…
CiDi and MMD Group sign deal to develop driverless mining haulage
CiDi Inc. has signed an exclusive agreement with MMD Group Limited to jointly develop and deploy autonomous haulage systems for mining operations, the companies said. In mining, autonomous material movement typically refers to driverless haul…
Mining China's 'Little Red Book' for Open Source Gold - bellingcat
The challenges of conducting open-source research in China are well-documented. Consistently named one of the most digitally oppressive countries in the world, China blocks some of the world's largest social media platforms, such as Facebook…
Micro-mining for critical rare earth minerals
Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical to the manufacture and working of electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defence equipment. However, mining for these minerals harms the environment, not to mention the lack of mature and patented refining…
From kids netball to uranium mining: Top bureaucrats' other interests
Welcome to Brisbane Times' Queensland public sector column, Public Circus. This week: department boss disclosures, a CFMEU probe doc of interest, appointment watch, and a bureaucrat only bar. Like most in some position of public power, the heads of…
Today In SCV History: April 19, 1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 Patented
That moment put the region on the map and helped usher in California's oil boom. The well was more than a stroke of luck; it was also a moment of innovation. The success of Pico Oil Spring Mine Section Two wasn't just due to good geology. It was…
Maharashtra halts iron mining project near tiger corridor close to Tadoba reserve
After weeks of protests and hunger strikes by activists and concerned local residents, the Maharashtra government temporarily halted further action on the Lohardongri iron ore mining project in the Bramhapuri forest division of Chandrapur district…
Q3 Asset Management Sells 28,796 Shares of Barrick Mining Corporation $B
Q3 Asset Management reduced its stake in shares of Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B - Free Report) TSE: ABX by 27.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund…
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