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Rat-hole miners’ talent, experience come in handy in rescue of 41 trapped workers at Silkyara

Rat-hole miners' talent & experience used to rescue 41 trapped in Silkyara tunnel. NDMA member said their capability was used despite ban on coal mining using the technique. 12 experts from Delhi, Jhansi & other parts of country deployed technique horizontally in collapsed part.

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Madras High Court stays ED summons to five Tamil Nadu Collectors

Madras HC stays ED summons to Collectors for sand quarry details; judges agree with TN govt's contention that ED cannot engage in fishing expedition to identify proceeds of crime. ECIR registered on Sept 11, 2023 based on 4 FIRs related to illegal sand mining. ED yet to receive details from…

The Hindu

Top Panama Court Says Contested Mining Contract 'Unconstitutional'

Panama's Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America's biggest copper mine was "unconstitutional."

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Tamil Nadu: Madras HC stays ED summons to five District Collectors in sand mining case

Earlier, the central agency had summoned 10 district collectors as part of its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the sand mining case in Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sand mining case | Madras High Court stays Enforcement Directorate’s summons to five T.N. Collectors

Sand Mining Case | Madras HC stays ED summons to 5 TN Dists' Collectors over sand mining quarries; Bench prima facie views ED can't conduct roving inquiry under PMLA; State govt & ED to argue during final hearing on Dec 21.

The Hindu

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse | After 17-day ordeal, trapped workers rescued

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: After 17 days of marathon operation, the first worker has been evacuated and efforts to bring out the remaining are underway at the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site.

The Hindu

The Catholic Church In SA Takes On Those Who Exploit South Africa’s Poor

The Church Steps Up Its Moral Obligation Mandate In Advocating For Social Justice For The Oppressed.

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NGT bans desilting in Rajasthan’s Bisalpur dam without environmental clearance

NGT bans desilting, dredging activities in Rajasthan's Bisalpur dam without prior environmental clearance. Contract issued to private firm as "guaranteed annual return" for 20 years. NGT directs State Pollution Control Board to take action if tribunal's directions not followed. Desilting/dredging activities in guise of mineral extraction not allowed without environmental…

The Hindu

T.N. Government’s plea to stay ED’s summons to five Collectors | Madras High Court to pronounce orders on Tuesday

Madras HC to pass orders Tues on TN govt's plea to stay ED summons & investigation into alleged money laundering of illegal sand mining proceeds. TN govt & 5 Collectors filed 10 writ petitions challenging summons & seeking declaration that ED's power to investigate w/o consent violates federalism. ED's ARL…

The Hindu

Italy And Saudi Arabia Discuss Expanding Cooperation In Oil, Gas and Mining

A high-level meeting between Italian and Saudi officials took place Monday ahead of this week's landmark international climate conference.

International Business Times

SteamWorld Build review: "An unusual mix but it works really well"

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Soil extraction resumes at Mattappally, residents hit the streets in protest

Residents of Mattappally, Kerala, protested against the resumption of soil extraction from a hillock in Palamel grama panchayat. The contractor restarted mining despite an all-party meeting deciding to suspend it until a report was submitted. The Collector visited the site but has not yet submitted the report. The contractor said…

The Hindu

Uttarkshi Tunnel Rescue: Rat hole mining to be employed to remove debris through manual drilling

In an effort to step up the rescue operations in Uttarkashi, a rat hole mining technique will be used for manual drilling to remove the debris inside the pipe on the 16th day of continued rescue efforts in Silkyara tunnel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Australian shares drop back to two-week low

The ASX200 has fallen almost 0.8 per cent, with every sector except technology losing ground as China issued a warning on iron ore pricing.

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Groundwaters and rivers fail quality test due to toxic metals

MORE than 50 rivers and groundwaters have failed quality tests because they have been contaminated by toxic metals flowing from Scotland’s vast…

Newcastle Herald

'Enormous economic benefits': Political push for Hunter medicinal cannabis

NSW 'missing out' on rapid growth in industry 'worth billions'.

The Hindu

Deforestation, ill-planned constructions, and unscientific-illegal mining behind Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon catastrophe

Deforestation, ill-planned construction, illegal mining, climate change caused Himachal Pradesh's monsoon disaster. Reports from multi-expert committees revealed thick debris on fragile slopes, unplanned drainage, decreasing tree binding force, and urbanisation on fragile hill slopes were major factors. IMD reported 21% excess rainfall this year.

The Hindu

Chandrababu Naidu’s bail pleas adjourned

Former CM N. Chandrababu Naidu's anticipatory bail plea in Amaravati Inner Ring Road alignment scam case adjourned till Nov 29. CID restrained from taking action against him. Anticipatory bail plea in sand mining case posted to Nov 30.

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Crypto Miners Strategize To Navigate Bitcoin Halving Challenges

Major miners focus on reserves, fleet efficiency, and stranded energy to mitigate impact of upcoming halving event.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu government moves Madras High Court against summons issued by ED to five Collectors

Madras HC to hear petitions challenging ED summons to Collectors of 5 districts on Monday; AG requests early hearing citing interference by central agency into State affairs.

The Hindu

Illegal coal mining activities still on in Meghalaya: report

Unauthorised transportation of illegally mined coal is continuing in Meghalaya, an interim report submitted by a special panel to the High Court of Meghalaya said.

AAP

Palmer drops Qld appeal against coal mine refusal

Clive Palmer's mining company will have to pay costs after dropping its second attempt to overturn a licence refusal for a proposed $6.5 billion coal project.

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NSW minerals lobby advertising blitz doesn’t come clean on the dirty realities of coalmining

State’s Minerals Council says campaign aims to educate the public – but its claims of responsible, low-emissions mining don’t stack up

The Walrus

How Much Further Can Mining Go?

Unless business as usual can change, companies will venture into ever deeper, darker, and riskier places—with potentially catastrophic consequences

AAP

Rinehart pushed father to 'breaking point', court told

A court battle over iron ore riches has been told billionaire Gina Rinehart's father Lang Hancock was concerned his daughter may "destroy" his life's work.

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