Mining industry
As Nigel Farage seeks to put behind a tumultuous week for his party, he will make a pledge to re-industrialize Wales by reopening some coal mines in the region. In a bid to outflank Labour and win over a working-class base, Farage will argue that the move is necessary to
Mining industry
As Raja Ampat, an Indonesian archipelago, is touted as the future of tourism, geological conservation, and cultural sustainability, Deputy Chair of Commission VII of the House of Representatives Evita Nursanty has urged Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to evaluate all mining concession permits issued in the area. The
Mining industry
The Environment Ministry has taken a strict stance against PT Anugerah Surya Pratama, a nickel mining company in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, over pollution from a collapsed settling pond and activities in a protected nature reserve. Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq announced that the ministry will carry out criminal law enforcement
Mining industry
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated a nationwide study on the environmental impact of temporary bridges constructed for sand mining across rivers in India. This ruling, made on May 30, was in response to a petition alleging illegal sand mining in Sonipat's Yamuna riverbed and the unauthorized
Mining industry
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has intervened in a petition alleging illegal sand mining in the Yamuna river, expanding the scope to consider the permissibility of temporary bridges across river channels for mining and allied activities nationwide. The tribunal has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to collect information
Gold industry
Zimbabwe's gold sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, despite facing several challenges. The country's gold production has been on an upward trend, with deliveries reaching an all-time high in 2024, achieving a record of 36.4 tonnes. The growth can be attributed to strategic initiatives
Mining
The Ghanaian mining sector recorded a significant growth in its contribution to the government's revenue in 2024, with the sector contributing GHS17.7 billion, representing a 51.2% increase from GHS11.7 billion recorded in the previous year. The sector's dividends paid to the state surged
Mining industry
The upcoming Mining in Motion summit, scheduled for June 2-4, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, will bring together local and regional ministers, mining stakeholders, and industry leaders to discuss opportunities and challenges in the artisanal gold mining sector. The event, organized by the Ashanti Green Initiative and the Ghanaian Ministry of
Mining industry
Jordan took a significant step in reviving its mining sector with the signing of its first executive agreement for copper exploitation. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, and Hani Ma'touq Asmar, General Manager of Wadi Araba for Minerals, inked the 30-year concession agreement, granting the company
Mining industry
Mayor Henry Richter traveled with a delegation to the Miners' Day in Sangerhausen, a special event celebrating the anniversary of Mansfeld Copper Slate Mining's 825 years of operation. The mayor was welcomed by Saxony-Anhalt's Minister of Economic Affairs, Sven Schulze, and other dignitaries, including District
Mining industry
Panama's government has announced plans to allow a previously closed copper mine to export over 120,000 tons of already mined copper concentrate to cover maintenance and environmental protection costs. The move comes despite significant opposition from environmentalists and Indigenous groups who have raised concerns about the mine&
Mining industry
A landslide at the Mount Kuda limestone mining site in Cirebon District, West Java, has claimed the lives of at least 10 people, with two bodies still unidentified. The incident highlights the risks associated with mining activities and the importance of prioritizing safety measures during emergency responses. Search and rescue
