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

Vast Simandou complex has 2.8bn tonnes of iron ore deposits, but many worry about its environmental cost

The Guardian - UK

Talks On Divisive Deep-sea Mining Resume In Jamaica

Several countries united with campaign groups Monday to call for caution in regulating the divisive practice of deep-sea mining at a meeting on the issue in Jamaica.

International Business Times

Gold Breaks $3,000: What's Driving the Rally and How to Invest?

The price of Gold per ounce surpassed $3,000 for the first time on Friday amid economic uncertainty, central bank buying, and geopolitical risks.

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'Dark Oxygen': A Deep-sea Discovery That Has Split Scientists

Could lumpy metallic rocks in the deepest, darkest reaches of the ocean be making oxygen in the absence of sunlight?

International Business Times

Race To Name Creatures Of The Deep As Mining Interest Grows

In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners -- and huge numbers of strange and rare animals almost entirely unknown to science.

International Business Times

Giant Mine Machine Swallowing Up Senegal's Fertile Coast

Like something from the science fiction film "Dune", the "world's biggest mining dredger" has been swallowing acre after acre of the fertile coastal strip where most of Senegal's vegetables are grown.

International Business Times

Why Are Proposed Deep-sea Mining Rules So Contentious?

After more than a decade of negotiations, a new round of talks to finalize a code to regulate deep-sea mining in international waters begins Monday in Jamaica, with hopes high for adoption this year.

International Business Times

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Friends with benefits: Gina Rinehart and Peter Dutton’s ideological love-in

Since Dutton became opposition leader, the billionaire mining magnate has cultivated their bond. We look back at their increasingly close relationship

The Guardian - AU

River ‘dies’ after massive acidic waste spill at Chinese-owned copper mine

50 million litres of waste have flowed into the river, with ‘devastating’ consequences

The Independent UK

Greenland vote buoys Australian rare earth miner

The rise of a pro-business and mining-friendly party in Greenland's election has sparked hope for a stalled Australian rare earth minerals project.

AAP

A Little-Known Gold Miner Just Flashed the Bullish J-Hook Signal

Amid a strengthening case for the fear trade, the precious metals complex potentially offers one of the rare avenues for robust capital gains.

Barchart

Crypto Crash Hits These 4 Blockchain Stocks—Is It Time to Buy?

The cryptocurrency market is crashing, leading to top blockchain stocks seeing dips in value. These 5 blockchain stocks are trading at new 50-day lows.

MarketBeat

High court native title ruling may affect compensation claims nationwide, experts say

The decision upholding native title as a property right is a win for the long-running Gumatj case but is also said to have ‘long-term ramifications’

The Guardian - AU

After 30 years on the outer, unions could soon return to the Pilbara. Here’s why that’s a big deal

A battle is underway on the mine sites in Western Australia’s remote Pilbara region. Unions are keen to get back into the iron ore industry after decades on the outer. Mining companies are desperate to keep them out.

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The Guardian - AU

The Crunch: shipping pollution, under the sea – and is the love song dying?

Seafloor mining and ‘shadow fleets’ are explored with striking interactives while data is used to tell a music story with an ‘aha!’ moment

International Business Times

Take 'Precautionary Approach' On Deep-sea Mining: Top Official Tells AFP

Rules for the emerging deep-sea mining sector should take a "precautionary approach" that protects the environment, the head of the body drafting regulations for the practice told AFP Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Mothers demand justice as London case over Brazil dam collapse concludes

Nineteen people died in the Mariana disaster, prompting a claim of up to £36bn claim against the mining firm BHP

The Independent UK

London judge to rule on whether mining company is liable in Brazil's worst environmental disaster

A lawyer has argued in a London Court that global mining giant BHP should be held liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster 10 years ago when a dam collapse released toxic mining waste that killed 19 people and devastated villages

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Evening Standard

Wall Street slump continues as Trump threatens more tariffs

In London, the FTSE 100 was treading water as gains for mining giants offset losses for most other stocks.

International Business Times

Brazil Mine Disaster Trial Ends With Claimants Hopeful Of Justice

A trial as to whether Australian mining giant BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters concludes in London on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of victims demanding billions in compensation.

MarketBeat

Gold Rally vs. Oil Surge: Where Investors Are Betting Next

Gold bulls should be aware of some of the market shifts happening right now, as a potential pullback could be in the works for them.

International Business Times

'Sound Science' Must Guide Deep-sea Mining: Top Official

Rules on deep-sea mining in international waters must be driven by "sound science" and built on consensus, the head of the body charged with regulating the divisive practice said Thursday.

The Conversation

The High Court made a landmark decision on native title law. Here’s what it means

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the name of a deceased person.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese dismisses criticism from Leonardo DiCaprio over native forest clearing – as it happened

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Salon

Mining violates rights of nature

Tribunal judges found the industry guilty of “ongoing ecocide.”

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