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Poland pledges to phase out coal by 2049
In response, industry representatives have agreed to close all coal mines by the target date, as workers in the coal-mining…
Toughness and technology: what can we learn from two decades of mine rescues?
Just as mining operations have evolved over the years, with technological innovations and safety awareness working to tighten regulations and…
Mining explainer: The Whitehaven deep coal project controversy
In a letter, signed on behalf of the secretary of state for housing, communities, and local government, minister Robert Jenrick,…
Altus Strategies to receive gold exploration licences in Egypt
UK-based Altus Strategies subsidiary Akh Gold will receive gold exploration licences in Egypt's Eastern Desert. The licences award has been…
Protecting the people: could an Australian legal reform help minimise the damage of mining?
In May, Rio Tinto aimed to expand its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia by destroying…