Mining Group Backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos Expands into DR Congo
(ft.com)
Mining group backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos expands into DR Congo
Mining group backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos expands into DR Congo
Trump Moves to Ramp Up Deep-Sea Mining for Critical Minerals
(bloomberg.com)
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to accelerate offshore mining and open new opportunities for extracting critical materials from the ocean floor despite the objections of environmentalists.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to accelerate offshore mining and open new opportunities for extracting critical materials from the ocean floor despite the objections of environmentalists.
Wyoming Rare Earths Could Be Processed at Retooled Plant in Utah
(cowboystatedaily.com)
A uranium mill in Utah with ties to operations stretching from Wyoming to Madagascar is retooling to process rare earths. That could be good news for Wyoming mines, which are accelerating their production plans.
A uranium mill in Utah with ties to operations stretching from Wyoming to Madagascar is retooling to process rare earths. That could be good news for Wyoming mines, which are accelerating their production plans.
Suddenly Miners Are Tearing Up the Seafloor for Critical Metals
(scientificamerican.com)
The owners of a controversial mining license have begun extracting valuable metals from the ocean floor
The owners of a controversial mining license have begun extracting valuable metals from the ocean floor
Chinese Export Restrictions Could Help Wyoming's Rare Earths Industry
(cowboystatedaily.com)
Wyoming’s rare earth minerals industry is cautiously optimistic about restrictions China has put on exporting the same rare earth minerals they mine in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Wyoming’s rare earth minerals industry is cautiously optimistic about restrictions China has put on exporting the same rare earth minerals they mine in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about
(theconversation.com)
As the demand for electric car batteries and smartphones grows, mining companies are turning their attention to the deep sea, where precious metals such as nickel and cobalt can be found in potato-size nodules sitting on the ocean floor.
As the demand for electric car batteries and smartphones grows, mining companies are turning their attention to the deep sea, where precious metals such as nickel and cobalt can be found in potato-size nodules sitting on the ocean floor.
Bitcoin in the bush – the crypto mine in remote Zambia
(bbc.com)
The roar of the Zambezi is deafening as millions of gallons of water crash over rocks and tumble down rapids.
The roar of the Zambezi is deafening as millions of gallons of water crash over rocks and tumble down rapids.
Lack of copper, reliance on imports more critical to US than "rare earth" metals
(npr.org)
In recent weeks, you've likely heard a lot about rare-earth substances, thanks to President Trump's stalled efforts to secure a minerals deal with Ukraine and his talk of annexing Greenland. These vital substances fuel the growing renewables and electric-vehicle industries. However, many experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, used in electronics, wiring and even plumbing could be just as concerning.
In recent weeks, you've likely heard a lot about rare-earth substances, thanks to President Trump's stalled efforts to secure a minerals deal with Ukraine and his talk of annexing Greenland. These vital substances fuel the growing renewables and electric-vehicle industries. However, many experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, used in electronics, wiring and even plumbing could be just as concerning.
A river 'died' overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese mine
(apnews.com)
Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that contaminated a major river and could potentially affect millions of people after signs of pollution were detected at least 100 kilometers (60 miles) downstream.
Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that contaminated a major river and could potentially affect millions of people after signs of pollution were detected at least 100 kilometers (60 miles) downstream.
Rubidium Can Be More Than a Lithium Cast-Off
(ieee.org)
Rubidium is often an unwanted by-product of lithium mining and extraction—but it has its own high-tech uses.
Rubidium is often an unwanted by-product of lithium mining and extraction—but it has its own high-tech uses.
Why gold loves arsenic (2021)
(mining.com)
An international team of geochemists discovered why gold is concentrated alongside arsenic, a phenomenon that explains the formation of most deposits of the precious metal.
An international team of geochemists discovered why gold is concentrated alongside arsenic, a phenomenon that explains the formation of most deposits of the precious metal.
AstroForge selects target for “high risk, seat of the pants” asteroid mission
(arstechnica.com)
The concept of flying out to distant asteroids and mining them for precious metals is going to seem preposterous right up until the moment that someone actually does it.
The concept of flying out to distant asteroids and mining them for precious metals is going to seem preposterous right up until the moment that someone actually does it.
Tracking mining with multispectral satellite imagery
(agnescameron.info)
This is a writeup of research into using satellite imagery to track mining operations, funded as part of Bellingcat’s 2024 Technical Writing Fellowship, and is a more in-depth version of a short guide published on their online platform. The accompanying Multispectral Satellite Imagery Explorer tool is available here. This guide is intended as an overview of my research, and a starting point for these techniques.
This is a writeup of research into using satellite imagery to track mining operations, funded as part of Bellingcat’s 2024 Technical Writing Fellowship, and is a more in-depth version of a short guide published on their online platform. The accompanying Multispectral Satellite Imagery Explorer tool is available here. This guide is intended as an overview of my research, and a starting point for these techniques.
Nigeria's lithium boom: many mines are illegal and children do much of the work
(apnews.com)
Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in Nigeria. But it’s led to exploitation of children who are often poor and take work in small, illegal mines to support themselves and their families.
Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in Nigeria. But it’s led to exploitation of children who are often poor and take work in small, illegal mines to support themselves and their families.
Through-the-Earth Mine Communications
(wikipedia.org)
Through-the-Earth (TTE) signalling is a type of radio signalling used in mines and caves that uses low-frequency waves to penetrate dirt and rock, which are opaque to higher-frequency conventional radio signals.
Through-the-Earth (TTE) signalling is a type of radio signalling used in mines and caves that uses low-frequency waves to penetrate dirt and rock, which are opaque to higher-frequency conventional radio signals.
Coal ash resources and potential for rare earth element production in the U.S.
(springer.com)
The renewable energy industry is heavily reliant on rare earth elements, underscoring the need to develop resources and production.
The renewable energy industry is heavily reliant on rare earth elements, underscoring the need to develop resources and production.
Why are victims of a Brazil dam disaster suing miner BHP in a London court?
(aljazeera.com)
Global mining giant BHP faces billions of dollars in potential damages payouts over Brazil’s worst environmental disaster nine years ago, as the first hearing in the much-delayed lawsuit opened in a London court on Monday.
Global mining giant BHP faces billions of dollars in potential damages payouts over Brazil’s worst environmental disaster nine years ago, as the first hearing in the much-delayed lawsuit opened in a London court on Monday.
Mining Bitcoin with pencil and paper: 0.67 hashes per day (2014)
(righto.com)
I decided to see how practical it would be to mine Bitcoin with pencil and paper.
I decided to see how practical it would be to mine Bitcoin with pencil and paper.
USGS uses machine learning to show large lithium potential in Arkansas
(usgs.gov)
Using a combination of water testing and machine learning, a U.S. Geological Survey-led study estimated between 5 and 19 million tons of lithium reserves are located beneath southwestern Arkansas.
Using a combination of water testing and machine learning, a U.S. Geological Survey-led study estimated between 5 and 19 million tons of lithium reserves are located beneath southwestern Arkansas.
Arkansas May Have Lithium Reserves
(nytimes.com)
Researchers at the United States Geological Survey and the Arkansas government announced on Monday that they had found a trove of lithium, a critical raw material for electric vehicle batteries, in an underground brine reservoir in Arkansas.
Researchers at the United States Geological Survey and the Arkansas government announced on Monday that they had found a trove of lithium, a critical raw material for electric vehicle batteries, in an underground brine reservoir in Arkansas.
Brazil's illegal gold capital resists government crackdown
(mongabay.com)
ITAITUBA, Brazil — José Maria Silva de Souza starts preparations early. Better known as Zé Maria, he has many stops to make before heading to his gold mine. A stop at the supermarket to buy groceries, another at the gas station. At another point, four workers climb into the back of his truck. A bit farther on, a woman who works as a cook also joins the team.
ITAITUBA, Brazil — José Maria Silva de Souza starts preparations early. Better known as Zé Maria, he has many stops to make before heading to his gold mine. A stop at the supermarket to buy groceries, another at the gas station. At another point, four workers climb into the back of his truck. A bit farther on, a woman who works as a cook also joins the team.