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Activists in Trichy, led by the Cauvery River Protection Association, have submitted a petition to the Karur district collector, M Thangavel, alleging that illegal sand mining persists in the region despite a recent crackdown. The operation, led by a special police team, resulted in the arrest of ten individuals and
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Navoi Gold Mining Company has achieved record-breaking gold production and robust financial performance, solidifying its position as one of the most resilient and long-term players in the global mining industry. The company produced 3.1 million ounces of gold in the past year, marking a 30 percent increase in production
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Silver Mines Ltd has made a significant expansion to its exploration portfolio by acquiring two historic silver and gold assets in California's San Bernardino County. The Calico North and Kramer Hills projects boast historical production and considerable exploration potential, with Silver Mines poised to leverage modern techniques to
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The Trump administration is seeking to revoke restrictions on copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota, a decision that has been met with opposition from environmental groups and some lawmakers. President Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants to prioritize domestic mineral production
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According to a 2015 theory, miners in the Carpathian Mountains, now in Hungary, may have first invented the wheel nearly 6,000 years ago as a means to transport copper ore. Archaeologists have discovered over 150 miniaturized wagons made from clay, with the outer surfaces engraved with a wickerwork pattern
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Nova Minerals Ltd has begun a 3,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Stibium prospect in Alaska, targeting a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for both gold and antimony. The prospect is located near the company's Whiskey Bravo camp and Korbel gold deposit. The campaign will test high-grade
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The Trump administration is reversing the Biden administration's decision to restrict copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota, throwing a lifeline to the proposed Twin Metals Minnesota mine. The announcement was made by Secretaries Rex Tillerson and Jocelyn Benson, and marked a significant
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Jonathan Reynolds, the UK Business Secretary, has dismissed Nigel Farage's plan to reopen coal mines in Wales, calling it an "absolute parody" that fails to understand the pride and aspirations of working-class people. Reynolds defended the UK's plan for closer trade ties with the
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Tension gripped the Mohad village in Rajnandgaon district after a group of sand smugglers allegedly opened fire on local youths who attempted to stop them from engaging in illicit sand excavation from the Shivnath river. The incident left two villagers injured and sparked widespread outrage in the area. According to
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House Republicans have removed a provision from the federal budget bill that would have reopened mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed. The amendment, struck by the House Rules Committee, would have ended a 20-year moratorium on mining on 225,000 acres of federal land within the watershed
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The government of Indonesia has recently revoked four mining business permits (IUPs) in Raja Ampat District, Southwest Papua, amid concerns over environmental damage and violation of small island governance. The decision comes after President Prabowo Subianto announced the move, citing the need to protect the world's geotourism area
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NMDC Ltd's foray into gold mining in Australia has been a game-changer for the company, forcing them to adapt to new skills and precision required for vein mining. The company's experts had to acquire specialized knowledge to extract deep-seated critical minerals, and despite initial setbacks, they
