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Lundin Mining Corporation, a diversified base metals mining company, has reported an increase in its issued and outstanding shares as of June 30, 2025, reaching 855,997,663 common shares with voting rights. The increase is a result of employee stock options being exercised or employee share units vesting. Notably,
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Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized the importance of the mining sector in Uttar Pradesh's journey towards achieving the trillion-dollar economy goal. The sector has evolved beyond mineral extraction and is now a key driver of economic growth, investment attraction, and local employment generation. The state's
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Uttar Pradesh's mining sector has emerged as a crucial component in the state's journey towards achieving its trillion-dollar economy goal. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the department of geology and mining has implemented a range of reforms to enhance transparency, efficiency, and investor-friendliness.
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Two Sabah-based assemblymen, Datuk Yusof Yacob and Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy, and businessman Datuk Albert Tei have been charged in court for their involvement in a bribery scandal worth RM350,000. The two assemblymen allegedly received bribes from Tei in exchange for assistance in obtaining approval for mineral prospecting
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that two Sabah assemblymen and a businessman will be charged in court for their involvement in a corruption scandal related to mineral mining licensing in the state. The scam, which allegedly took place between 2023 and 2024, involved bribes worth around RM200,000
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The Perak government has made a firm commitment to ensuring that all rare earth mining activities, involving non-radioactive rare earth elements (NR-REE), do not harm the environment. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has stated that the state government will prioritize the use of modern mining technologies to improve efficiency
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As Zimbabwe navigates the discovery and exploitation of lithium, platinum group metals, rare earth elements, and high-grade graphite, it is poised to unlock a generational opportunity for transformational national development. The recently gazetted Mines and Minerals Bill, imposing a US$1 million licence fee on investors in strategic resources, is
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Bargi police conducted a daring raid near Jhampani Road, intercepting two tractors transporting illegally mined sand from Nandia Ghat. The drivers, Krishna Kumar Patel and Govind Yadav, claimed they were instructed by their tractor owners, Madan Patel and Manish Upadhyay, to steal sand without proper documentation. The police seized two
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The National Coal Mining Museum in England hosted a free classic car rally on Saturday, bringing together a stunning array of classic vehicles, delicious food, and enthusiastic car owners and enthusiasts. Organized in partnership with Unofficial Yorkshire Classic Cars, the event featured a dazzling display of classic cars from across
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Strickland Metals is set to reap significant rewards from the sale of its Western Australian gold assets to Gateway Mining, netting a $45 million deal and handing shareholders a golden bonus in the process. The move marks a strategic shift for Strickland, which is now fully focused on aggressively pursuing
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A significant partnership has been forged between the Guinea Chamber of Mines and the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG) to foster strategic partnership, attract investment, and unlock the immense potential of Guinea's critical minerals sector. This alliance aims to develop Guinea's vast deposits of bauxite, gold,
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Rampant illegal sand mining in Odisha's Jajpur district has triggered serious concerns, with allegations pointing to a political nexus enabling the loot. Despite public outcry and environmental concerns, mafias operate openly as administrative action allegedly remains minimal and ineffective. Congress leaders alleged that the BJP and BJD have
