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Elevator drops 650 feet at platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11, injuring 75
A mine operator says an elevator suddenly dropped approximately 200 meters (656…
Kazakhstan confirms nationalization of ArcelorMittal subsidiary after mine fire kills at least 32
LONDON — Kazakhstan confirmed the nationalization of ArcelorMittal Temirtau which operates the…
Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy
SOROWAKO, Indonesia — Red hot sparks fly through the air as a…
9 years after mine spill in northern Mexico, new report gives locals hope for long-awaited cleanup
MEXICO CITY — Nine years after a massive waste spill from a…
Biden plan would overhaul 151-year-old mining law, make companies pay royalties for copper and gold
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is recommending changes to a 151-year-old law…
India sets sights on home-mined minerals to boost its clean energy plans
KALIAPANI, India — In the dusty mountains of eastern India, workers at…
Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The International Seabed Authority — the United Nations body…
Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The International Seabed Authority — the United Nations body…
Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The International Seabed Authority — the United Nations body…
James Cameron feels he ‘walked into an ambush’ in Argentine lithium dispute
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Movie director James Cameron says he feels he…
Brazilian police probe deadly shooting on Indigenous land
Brazil’s federal police say they are investigating a shooting that killed one…
Chile’s plan for state control in lithium dismays business
SANTIAGO, Chile — The Chilean government’s newly announced plan to have the…
Chile’s plan for state control in lithium dismays business
SANTIAGO, Chile — The Chilean government’s newly announced plan to have the…
Brazil police target illegal gold exports from the Amazon
Brazil’s Federal Police are carrying out a court order to seize more…
Mexico plans to ask US for up to $48B for solar projects
MEXICO CITY — Mexico plans to ask U.S. President Joe Biden for…
Canadian firm blames Panama for closure of copper mine
PANAMA CITY — A Canadian company claimed Friday the government of Panama…
Nevada flower listed as endangered at lithium mine site
RENO, Nev. — A Nevada wildflower was declared endangered at the only…