23 million people affected by contaminated floodplains from mining
UK researchers have found that 23 million people around the world live on floodplains contaminated by potentially harmful concentrations of…
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Florence Jones
Florence is a staff writer across energy titles and a graduate of MLitt Global Social and Political Thought.
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Indian and Canadian officials meet to discuss critical minerals
A senior Indian minister held talks with Canadian officials on Monday to discuss critical mineral cooperation. Indian Mines Minister Pralhad…
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Research group established to investigate gold trade violence in Africa
International researchers and human rights activists have established a joint investigation into the role western mining companies play in funding…
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US defence department awards $20.6m for nickel prospecting
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced $20.6m in funding for the development of the proposed Talon nickel mine…
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Russia begins production at largest untapped copper deposit
Russia has begun production at the country’s largest untapped copper deposit. The Udokan project was opened during a ceremony that…
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US and Vietnam secure mineral and semiconductor deal
The US Government has secured a deal with Vietnam for the procurement of semiconductors and minerals. The South Asian nation…
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UN warns against the environmental impact of sand dredging
Around six billion tonnes of sand are dredged from the world’s ocean floor every year, according to new data from…
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Poland’s leading party to establish energy transition ministry
The Polish Government will establish a Ministry of Energy Transition if the current leading party secures a third consecutive term…
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Diamond-mining magnate detained in Cyprus over Romanian land rights
French-Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz has been detained in Cyprus on a Romanian-issued warrant. Steinmetz was detained on his arrival…
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Mali’s president signs new mining code into law
Mali’s interim President, Assimi Goita, has signed a new mining code into law that seeks to increase government ownership of…