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President John Dramani Mahama called for Ghanaians to take greater control of the country's gold mines and natural resource exports, urging citizens to become the primary beneficiaries of Ghana's vast mineral wealth. During the inauguration of the GoldBod Task Force, President Mahama highlighted the importance of
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Researchers from Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology have developed a novel method for removing hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from wastewater using iron-modified rice straw biochar. The study demonstrates that this approach can efficiently convert waste into a valuable resource, improving the adsorption performance of the adsorbent. The results show that
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded $29 million from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to 27 ecological restoration projects across the state. These projects, selected from 160 sites, aim to improve water quality, provide resilience to climate impacts, and enhance habitat and environmental justice.
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The Trump administration has taken a significant step in conservation and recreation policy with the creation of the Make America Beautiful Again Commission through Executive Order. The commission's goal is to ensure that federal agencies prioritize the revitalization of America's lands and waters while promoting a
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ArcelorMittal, the world's leading steel producer, has marked a defining moment in Liberia's post-war economic transformation by opening a cutting-edge iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh mine in northern Liberia. The inauguration event, attended by Liberia's President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and ArcelorMittal's
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The Ghanaian mining company, Azumah Resources, has begun the construction of its highly anticipated Black Volta Gold Mine in the Upper West Region of Ghana. This milestone marks a significant achievement for Ghana's mining sector, with the project expected to deliver substantial socio-economic benefits to the region and
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Research conducted in Ghana has shed light on the psychological toll of mining activities on local farmers. The study, carried out in the Ellembelle District in the Western Region of Ghana, involved in-depth interviews with 30 crop farmers affected by mining. The results revealed a common experience of psychological distress
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In a bid to safeguard Pakistan's marine ecosystems, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry emphasized the need for building strong partnerships with global organizations, particularly the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The meeting with Mahmood Akhtar Cheema, IUCN Country Representative, aimed to enhance
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The Forestry Ministry of Indonesia has successfully released two orangutans, Bondan and Joss, back into their natural habitat after years of rehabilitation in Betung Kerihun National Park, West Kalimantan. Both orangutans were rescued in poor condition and underwent extensive rehabilitation, learning basic skills necessary for survival in the wild, including
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Climate change stakes are higher than ever, with the hottest 12 months on record and extreme weather events surging. State and federal candidates are campaigning on climate policies, including billions in climate funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and the nation's future energy mix. As voters head to
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Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has issued a stern warning to oil and gas operators in the country, instructing them to re-enter shut-in wells and unlock dormant oil fields within a certain timeframe or risk losing their operating rights. This directive comes
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Pakistan is sitting on an estimated $1 quadrillion worth of minerals, yet the country's mining industry has been hampered by outdated tools, lack of skilled labor, and energy shortfalls. Despite this, there are positive signs that the sector is about to take off, driven by infrastructure upgrades under
