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A recent study published in the journal Hydrology has shed light on the use and transport of mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities in the Lom River basin in Cameroon. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from the University of Yaounde 1, aimed to quantify
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Researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have shed new light on the detection of neutrinos in the 1960s, highlighting the crucial role of invisible labor by Dalit miners at the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in India. The study reveals how the mines' depth, which made the
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AngloGold Ashanti, a major player in the mining sector, recently announced transactions involving securities by its key executive director, Gillian Doran, and two executive officers, Terry Briggs and Marcelo Godoy. The dealings were made public on May 16, 2025, and detailed the executives' off-market receipts and subsequent on-market sales
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Researchers at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology in China have made significant progress in copper sulfide mine reclamation and ecological restoration. A study published in the Kuangchan zonghe liyong journal details a novel method for remediating acidic wastewater and utilizing solid waste from copper sulfide mines. The research aimed
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Codelco, the Chilean state-owned mining company, has taken a significant step towards innovation in the mining sector by partnering with I-Pulse to explore the use of pulsed power solutions in mining. This strategic partnership aims to develop and implement sustainable and efficient solutions to address the challenges faced by large-scale
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The government of South Africa has taken a significant step towards reforming the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector with the recent approval of the Mineral Resources Development Bill of 2025 for public comment. The Bill aims to enhance investor confidence and stimulate economic growth by reducing bureaucratic obstacles and
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Four Chinese nationals, Liang Quin Yong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing, and Long Kechong, have been sentenced to deportation, imprisonment, and fines after being convicted of illegal mining activities in Plateau State. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested the suspects on March 9, 2025, following credible intelligence that led
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In a bid to prevent sand mafia operations and environmental degradation, the Chhattisgarh mining department has issued strict directives to district collectors and mining officials. Mineral Resources Secretary P Dayanand has instructed officials to intensify surveillance and enforcement through dedicated district-level task forces, taking strict action against those involved in
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A shocking incident in Jammu city highlights the deep-rooted failure of governance and the entrenched lawlessness in the region. The violent assault on a joint team of law enforcement and mining officials by over 60 individuals from the Gujjar community, allegedly involved in illegal sand mining, has exposed a culture
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli toured the manufacturing workshops and underground mining operations at the Sukari Gold Mine in Marsa Alam, marking a significant step towards the mine's development. During the visit, the Prime Minister observed firsthand the mine's commitment to adopting international standards and the
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Namibia's mining sector, the country's leading economic driver, is set for a boost as Gecko Gold Mining plans to explore for copper, zinc, gold, and precious stones in the Otjozondjupa Region. The company aims to contribute to the country's socio-economic development through mining, generating
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Research conducted at Kastamonu University has shed light on the variation in calcium, magnesium, and potassium concentrations in soil and plant organs at copper mining sites. The study, published in the Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology, analyzed soil and plant samples from a copper mining site, a
