Mining Industry News

Your Plex Server Could Be Mining Crypto for Hackers

Plex shipped a security update in August that closed a chain of bugs letting anyone who can reach an exposed Plex Media Server run code on it. In one detailed public account, a hobbyist who later stood up a vulnerable server as a honeypot says…

Up to 20 dead' in mine collapse as rescuers try to free people buried alive

Between nine and 20 people have reportedly died and around 30 people are thought to be trapped after a horror mine collapse in Colombia, local media report. Authorities have warned that the number of victims could increase. Neither figure has been…

Ellie Goulding admits error over promoting diamonds from controversial Australian mine

The singer Ellie Goulding has admitted her error at having promoted diamonds at the centre of environmental concerns about Indigenous land in Australia, despite having spent years campaigning on environmental issues – including the effects…

The New Wild West of Gold Mining Is West Africa

Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining Advances Operational Readiness at the Sunshine Mine

Recent notable progress includes: Advancement of underground development, rehabilitation and drilling activities, supported by continued investment in new underground mining equipment; Initiation of the multiphase Silver Summit Hoist and Shaft…

Australia Says Unmanned Submarine to Carry Mines, Aerial Drones

Australia plans to arm its fleet of underwater drones, announcing that its unmanned submarines will be able to deploy sea mines or aerial drones. The Ghost Shark submarine will be able to deploy up to 12 sea mines, or drones for aerial surveillance…

Segilola Executive Urges More Predictable Mine Approvals in Nigeria

Nigeria's ability to turn mineral deposits into producing mines depends on more predictable approvals and stronger local partnerships, Segilola Resources Operating Limited country manager Austin Menegbo said, BusinessDay reported. Menegbo said…

Ghost Sharks to be armed with aerial drones and advanced sea mines

Australia's Ghost Shark submarines will carry advanced sea mines and launch armed aerial drones, according to newly declassified details. While it was previously known the Ghost Sharks were armed, until now it has not been clear exactly how they…

Minns accused of bypassing high court ruling with laws to allow NSW mine to increase coal production by 32%

The Minns government says it will introduce special legislation to allow a mine in the New South Wales Hunter Valley that was the subject of high court proceedings to increase its coal production by 32% per year. The premier, Chris Minns, said the…

CME Plans Tungsten Futures as China Produced an Estimated 79% of 2025 Mine Output

CME Group plans to introduce tungsten futures in early 2027, offering industrial users a price hedge as U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates show China dominated global mine output in 2025. USGS estimated that mines worldwide produced about…

NSW government drafts law to allow Upper Hunter mine to increase output

The NSW Labor government will introduce legislation to the state's parliament aiming to shore up 400 jobs at an Upper Hunter coal mine. The legislation, if passed, will allow MACH Energy to operate its Mount Pleasant mine with its current workforce…

Bitcoin mining offshoot loses Microsoft AI deal as power delay stretches into 2030s

Technology giant Microsoft walked away from a planned U.K. AI data center run by Nscale, a company spun out of bitcoin mining, after the local grid operator said it may not be able to power the site for a decade. The site in Loughton, Essex, about…

FREEMAN GOLD TO ATTEND THE IDAHO MINING CONFERENCE

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- Freeman Gold Corp. (TSXV: FMAN) (OTCQB: FMANF) (FSE: 3WU) ('Freeman' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce that members of its management team will be attending the 2026 Idaho Mining Conference, organized by…

Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran's Guards

TEHRAN — Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Monday an oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a mine, the latest such incident since Tehran tightened its grip of the waterway. Iran seized control of the strait after war…

Kaiser gold loan exit frees $600K a month for mine growth

Multi-asset gold producer Kaiser Reef has put a senior secured gold loan to bed, immediately unchaining $600,000 per month in operating cash flow. The move adds another shot of financial firepower to its growth ambitions in Tasmania and Victoria…