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The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has updated the Pennsylvania surface coal mining program regulations to ensure compliance with federal standards. The amendments, submitted by Pennsylvania on August 5, 2021, address inconsistencies with federal regulations, particularly regarding water supply replacement
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Orion Minerals, a Northern Cape base metals developer, has completed a share placement and share purchase scheme, raising funds to further develop its copper projects. The company has now shifted its focus to finalizing project financing and concentrate offtake agreements for its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine. Orion aims to achieve
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The Supreme Court of India has delivered a ruling on a petition challenging mineral sand mining operations in Thottappally, dismissing it after considering the arguments presented by both the petitioners and the respondents, including the Kerala government. The bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai held that the activity
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The governor of Lanao del Sur has taken a significant step towards preserving the province's natural resources by ordering the shutdown of illegal mines and sand and gravel quarries. Effective September 1, 2025, illegal mining and quarrying operations in Lanao del Sur will be stopped, giving local government
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over the 29th meeting of the Thar Coal & Energy Board to review ongoing projects and approved several strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the region's coal mining and electricity generation capabilities. The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by
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Firetail Resources Limited has completed the initial phase of geophysical interpretation across the Excelsior Gold Project in Nevada, USA, along with underground surveying at the historical Buster and Blue Dick mines. The Company has an active field campaign underway at the Excelsior Project to provide further geological insights prior to
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Harbin: Heilongjiang Province of the People's Republic of China has issued the following news release: On July 29, Zhang Tao, Deputy Secretary of the Qitaihe Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, visited coal mines to inspect safety production. He emphasized the need to thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping&
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Long-standing plans for a gold mine in Laramie County are progressing, driven by U.S. Gold Corp.'s efforts over the past four years. The company has been exploring the possibility of mining the gold and copper deposit at the Silver Crown Mining District since 2020. The mine would
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As part of his administration's efforts to boost the US manufacturing sector, President Donald Trump has imposed hefty new tariffs on imported copper products, with the duty set at 50% starting August 1, citing national security concerns. The move has largely spared Canada's mining and refining
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A recent study by researchers at the University of Pavia has shed light on the devastating impact of cobalt mining on children's education in sub-Saharan Africa. The research found that the rapid increase in demand for lithium-ion batteries, a key component of which is cobalt, has led to
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Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation has announced the initiation of its 2025-2026 Exploration Drill Program at the Hycroft Mine in Nevada, utilizing two new drill rigs to explore approximately 14,500 meters of core drilling. The program aims to expand and advance high-grade opportunities at Brimstone and Vortex while supporting geophysics,
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Investment in African gold is surging in 2025, driven by strong global demand, favorable prices, and untapped reserves. International financiers are stepping up support for gold projects across the continent, with major funding announcements highlighting growing momentum. The African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, taking place in Cape Town from October
