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The CEO of mining giant Rio Tinto is forced out following the destruction of an ancient archeological site
International

The CEO of mining giant Rio Tinto is forced out following the destruction of an ancient archeological site

By Thomas Biesheuvel, David Stringer and Bloomberg
September 11, 2020
European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton shows a map of Europe as he talks to journalists during an online news conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on September 3, 2020. - Worried by an increasing dependency on the raw materials used to make smart phones, televisions and energy-saving lights, the European Union on Thursday launched a new strategy to secure access to rare earth minerals and reduce reliance on suppliers like Chile, China and South Africa.
International

Europe relies on foreign raw materials to power its green and digital future. Now it wants to mine them at home

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September 3, 2020
The mining industry in Peru is threatening one of the world’s great nature preserves
Commentary

The mining industry in Peru is threatening one of the world’s great nature preserves

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July 11, 2020
Small-scale miner Saniniu Kuryan Laizer holds the two giant samples of Tanzanite he found at a ceremony honoring his discovery.
International

What is tanzanite? It just made this man a millionaire. And proved African mining reforms can work.

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June 26, 2020
Gold bullion bars sit following casting at a refinery

Newmont CEO Calls Barrick Bid ‘Desperate’ and ‘Bizarre’ as Board Rejects $17.8 Billion Hostile Offer

By Bloomberg, Danielle Bochove and Ed Hammond
March 4, 2019
Element of Palladium with magnifying glass

Why Palladium Is Now More Valuable than Gold

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February 11, 2019
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Newmont Buys Rival Goldcorp in $10 Billion Deal Creating World’s Largest Gold Miner

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January 14, 2019
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Every Second Counts for Indian Miners Trapped in “Rathole”

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January 3, 2019
A boy carries a bag of cobalt in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on June 7, 2016.
Commentary

Smartphones Need Cobalt—but It’s Mined by Children. What Should Manufacturers Do?

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August 24, 2018
Human hand holds a physical representation of a Bitcoin.
The Coins

Scoop: Bitcoin Mining Company Bitmain Hit $1.1 Billion in Profits in Q1 2018

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July 30, 2018
India’s Mission to Find and Mine Futuristic Nuclear Fuel on the Moon Is About to Launch

India’s Mission to Find and Mine Futuristic Nuclear Fuel on the Moon Is About to Launch

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June 27, 2018
Molycorp Mountain Pass Rare Earths Mining Facility
Tech

Japan’s Tech Future Is Looking Brighter After a Monumental Discovery in the North Pacific Mud

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April 12, 2018
Alpha Natural Resources Inc. Mines As Company Declares Bankruptcy

Black Lung Is a Growing Problem in Appalachia

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March 26, 2018
Bitcoin futures launched on first major exchange
The Coins

Popular Google Chrome Extension Caught Mining Cryptocurrency on Thousands of Computers

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January 2, 2018
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Fossil Fuel Foes: Adani Cancels $1.5 Billion Australian Mine Contract After Failing to Secure Funding

By Keshia Hannam and Geoffrey Smith
December 18, 2017

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