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Research conducted in Zambia has revealed extensive mercury pollution in the Copperbelt Province, particularly in the Kafue River and its tributaries in Kitwe District. The study, led by the University of Zambia, analyzed soil, sediment, and tilapia fish samples from mining and non-mining areas and found significant differences in mercury
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A breakthrough research in environment and sustainability has led to the development of an efficient and specific filtration membrane for silver recovery from photovoltaic waste. The study, conducted by a team of researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, has harnessed the potential of Cu/Ag metal-organic frameworks to create a
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Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC), a joint venture between the Government of Balochistan, the Government of Pakistan, and Barrick Mining Corporation, has taken a significant step towards promoting local economic development by hosting a supplier road show in Karachi. The event aimed to connect with prospective vendors and suppliers from
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Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC), a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation, has taken a significant step in its efforts to establish a robust and inclusive supply chain for the Reko Diq project in Pakistan. The company hosted a suppliers' roadshow in Karachi, where it engaged with over 200 potential
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A landslide that occurred off Russell Road in Newcastle, Australia, in the early hours of May 23 has been investigated by Subsidence Advisory NSW. The agency has reviewed mining records and found that damage from the landslide is not related to coal mine subsidence. The danger zone is within the
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In the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, the final stages of the Integra underground coal mine's life cycle are underway. Mining operations ceased in mid-2024, and the mine's owners, Glencore, aim to seal the underground entrance by the end of July this year. This
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A recent study published in the journal mBio has shed light on the functional diversity of RNase P, a crucial enzyme involved in the maturation of transfer RNAs (tRNAs). The research, conducted by Rekha Seshadri and colleagues at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, reveals that RNase P can use either
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A critical situation is unfolding in North East India, with Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its regional allies of facilitating illegal coal mining and rampant drug trafficking in the region. Gogoi, the president of the Congress Assam unit, pointed out that the Enforcement Directorate&
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Brixton Metals Corporation has initiated drilling at its Thorn copper-gold project in Northwest British Columbia, Canada. The 2,945-square-kilometer project is approximately 90 kilometers northeast of Juneau, Alaska. The company plans to expand near-surface gold mineralization within the Camp Creek Corridor and at the Trapper Gold Target, as well as
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Recent months have seen several notable drill intercepts on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), including a 58-metre hit at 3.08 per cent copper and 13.3 grams per tonne (g/t) silver by White Cliff Minerals at its Rae project in Canada. Other significant hits were reported from Benz
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishen Reddy, and Union Minister for Railway, Ashwini Vaishnaw, to discuss mineral reforms and infrastructure development. During their meetings, Sarma requested Reddy to extract new minerals and build seamless coal linkages to upcoming thermal power plants
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Brendan Demich, a 20-year veteran of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), joined a rally outside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' office in Washington, D.C. last week to protest the layoffs of his colleagues in the mine safety division. The layoffs,
