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Rescue efforts were under way on Friday to free more than 200 miners trapped at a gold mine in South Africa for a second day. The mining company Sibanye-Stillwater reported that the miners were trapped at the Kloof gold mine, one of the company's deepest, following a "
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Zimbabwe's government is intensifying its efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) to maximise the gold sector's contribution to the economy. At the Annual Mining Conference in Victoria Falls, the government reiterated its commitment to unlocking the sector's potential through structured mining practices,
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Anglo Asian Mining PLC, an Azerbaijan-focused group, has made a promising start to 2025 as it resumes operations across its portfolio following last year's production curtailments. The company produced 8,085 gold equivalent ounces in the first quarter, with the Gilar underground mine entering production in May. CEO
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The government of India has announced a coal production target for the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) at 1.15 billion tonnes, a slight decrease from the previously set target of 1.19 billion tonnes. This new target is, however, higher than the actual production of 1.05 billion tonnes recorded
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Alaskan lawmakers are taking action to protect the region's waterways and fisheries by banning hard-rock metals mining in the Bristol Bay watershed, a move that has been championed by local tribes and environmental groups. The bill, introduced by Speaker Bryce Edgmon, would prohibit metallic sulfide mining in the
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NexGold Mining Corp., a gold-focused company with assets in Canada and Alaska, has received cabinet approval for the Crown Land Lease at the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia. This significant milestone allows NexGold to proceed with infrastructure development and the potential for an open-pit mine, processing, and tailings management
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Azerbaijan-focused gold, copper, and silver miner Anglo Asian Mining PLC has reported a strong start to 2025 trading, despite a weaker revenue in 2024. The company posted a pretax loss of USD21.3 million in 2024, narrowing from USD32.0 million a year earlier, due to careful cost control and
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Located on George a Green Road in Lupset, Wakefield, George-a-Green Fisheries has been a beloved fixture in the community for decades. Despite not having its own social media presence, the chippy has gained a loyal following among online reviewers, who consistently praise its traditional Yorkshire-style fish and chips. Our reporter,
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Resource Mining Corporation Ltd has raised $2 million from a strong investor backing, which will be used to fast-track exploration at its Mpanda Copper-Gold Project in Tanzania and assess early-stage mining and processing opportunities. The company's executive chairman, Asimwe Kabunga, has personally committed $500,000 to the raise,
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Charles Smith's bravery at Askern Main Colliery on January 3, 1940, earned him the George Cross, an honor he received after initially being awarded the Edward Medal. The medal has changed hands several times, with the latest sale fetching a hammer price of £12,000 at Noonans Mayfair
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BASF has announced a strategic shift in its copper hydrometallurgy business, acknowledging the growing demand for copper and the need for sustainable and resource-efficient processing. The company is advancing its LixTRAtm product line and intensifying efforts to develop the next generation of leaching aids with enhanced efficiency. By integrating its
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Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc. announced that the Sprott Copper Miners ETF (COPP) will include an allocation to physical copper, effective June 23, 2025. This change will make COPP the only ETF to provide exposure to physical copper and the only ETF to provide pure-play exposure to large-, mid-, and
