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Researchers from Taiyuan University of Technology in Shanxi, People's Republic of China, have made significant discoveries on the biodegradation of coal residue in the goaf, a vast and expansive internal space following coal mining. Their findings show that low-temperature oxidation of coal enhances its bioavailability, leading to increased
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The lawsuit centered on whether the plaintiffs had the right to mine sand and gravel on three lots of land, despite zoning restrictions imposed by the town. The court ultimately found that the plaintiffs had presented enough evidence to prove that there was a preexisting nonconforming use on Lot 4
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The Callio Pyhajarvi mine in Finland, one of Europe's deepest mines, has been transformed into a next-generation testbed for mining innovation with the deployment of a private 5G network by Nokia and Boldyn Networks. This cutting-edge technology enables safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations, where most workforces can
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dragan Miokovic, has scheduled a critical session for tomorrow in Sarajevo, marking the 24th regular session in the current mandate of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following the summer recess, the session will tackle key legislation, including the Bill
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Hong Kong-based China Daye Non-Ferrous Metals Mining Limited has announced its business review for the first half of 2025, highlighting significant achievements in aligning with market expectations and implementing comprehensive reforms. Despite facing challenges such as tight supply of raw materials and downward trend of copper concentrate treatment charges, the
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In his first State of the State address, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli emphasized his government's commitment to keeping election promises, despite pressure from mining companies claiming that "unsustainable" coal royalties are behind job cuts. Crisafulli declared Queensland is "open for business," but only for
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On September 23, 2025, Societe Metallurgique d'Imiter (SMI), a prominent entity in the mining sector, observed its shares trading with minor movements on the Casablanca Stock Exchange. The shares opened at 2,618 MAD but closed slightly down at 2,609 MAD, indicating a negligible price adjustment. This
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In a move to boost the ceramic industry, Fujian Province has successfully auctioned the exploration rights for a ceramic clay mine in Yongchun County, marking the first such auction in Quanzhou in five years. The sale addresses a critical issue in the region, which has long been underexplored for its
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The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources has initiated an oversight visit to Alexkor in Alexander Bay, aimed at addressing outstanding issues surrounding the Richtersveld Cedar Hub Land Claim. This landmark case has significant implications for the Richtersveld community, having regained approximately 195,000 hectares of land,
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SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, represented by Ecojustice, is taking the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) to court to challenge its decision that the proposed Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell (KSM) mine is "substantially started." The KSM project, which would be one of the world's largest gold-copper mines, poses significant environmental risks, including
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The mining sectors of Mongolia and the Republic of Korea are intensifying their collaborations to enhance the supply chain of critical minerals, improve exploration and mining activities, advance research and development, and build human resource capacity. A key conference, the Mongolia - Korea Critical Minerals and Mining Investment Forum 2025,
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Jon Tully and his wife Jenny, from Devon, were on the hunt for "somewhere special" to host people, and stumbled upon the historic Okel Tor Mine in Cornwall. Dating back to the 1850s, the mine was once home to 200 workers, including women and children, who extracted tin
