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Brazil's environmental agency tackles illegal mining

Deep in the Amazon, Brazil’s environmental agents risk their lives to protect the rainforest from illegal gold mining and armed intruders.

Al Jazeera

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UN backing of Morocco's claim to Western Sahara draws ire

The UN's recent backing of Morocco has raised fears of renewed conflict over Africa's longest-running territorial dispute, dating back to 1975. Roughly the size of Britain and rich in minerals, Western Sahara is home to many Sahrawis who...

DW News

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Scientists study Amazon gold mining’s link to infant disabilities

Brazilian public health researchers have found mounting evidence in the state hosting the United Nations climate summit COP30 that mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining has caused widespread neurological problems and disabilities in...

Reuters

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Mali faces crippling fuel crisis due to Jihadist blockade

Fuel shortages caused by a jihadist blockade are paralyzing parts of Mali. The disruptions have prompted the ruling military junta to close schools and universities nationwide. Western governments are urging their citizens to leave the W...

DW News

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Mali revokes over 90 mining permits amid crackdown on non-compliance

Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by international companies, after officials said operators failed to meet new legal requirements.

Africanews

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What are rare earth elements and why are they important?

So-called rare earth elements refer to 17 chemically-similar, silvery-white elements that are used to make magnets – which in turn power motion for electric vehicles, cell phones, missile systems and other electronics. But how critical a...

Reuters

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Serbian farmers in Jadar Valley battle Rio Tinto's lithium mining project

Farmers say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would damage farmland and contaminate their water

Al Jazeera

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Why China’s rare earth export control is key in U.S. trade tensions

Beijing has a virtual monopoly on supply of the critical minerals used to make everything from cars to wind turbines.

Al Jazeera

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Iraq’s salt miners face toxic threat as sewage contaminates Najaf Basin

Iraq’s centuries-old salt mining tradition is facing a growing environmental threat. In Najaf, families continue to extract salt from desert pans — a trade passed down for generations. Worsening droughts and water shortages have made min...

Al Jazeera

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Angola makes bold move to acquire De Beers stake amid strategic shift

Endiama sees value in leveraging De Beers’ mining technologies and marketing infrastructure to propel Angola’s diamond industry forward.

Africanews

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Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russian oil refining capacity by 20%

Oil exports play a key role in funding Russia's invasion of Ukraine and new sanctions from the EU and U.S. aim to cut into Moscow's oil and gas export earnings.

Euronews

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Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia

The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter export curbs on rare earths by China.

Reuters

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Malian government forced to close schools due to fuel crisis

Mali closed schools and universities nationwide starting Sunday due to a fuel scarcity caused by a blockade on fuel imports jihadi militants imposed on the capital.

Africanews

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European Union seeks to end dependency on China for rare earths

Through the RESourceEU plan, the European Union seeks to end its reliance on China for its critical raw materials, which are essential for Europe's automotive, defence, Greentech and digital sectors.

Euronews

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Iraq oil pollution: Toxic emissions cause cancer

For years, the flames of oil fields in southern Iraq have lit the skies but darkened lives. Communities there live in the shadow of toxic gas flares that never die out and despite repeated pledges to end the burning - the smoke keeps ris...

Al Jazeera

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Beijing restricts rare earths critical for U.S. tech

President Trump is set to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, at a time when Beijing has tightened export controls on rare earth minerals. The restrictions threaten to make it harder for U.S. defence and technology firms to get...

Al Jazeera

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U.S. sanctions on Russian oil will have 'significant' impact: expert

Fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia can have a ‘significant’ impact on its economy, according to Reuters EMEA Energy and Commodities Editor, Dmitry Zhdannikov.

Reuters

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Behind Ghana's golden windfall: Toxic trails and human cost

Ghana's boom in artisanal mining has brought a surge in health problems for local communities. Study finds mercury in soil 130 times over safe limit, leaving many with kidney disorders often undetected until too late.

DW News

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Trump imposes massive sanctions on Russian oil firms

The United States is to impose one of its largest-ever sanctions packages against Russia because Vladimir Putin was not "honest" in talks with Donald Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday. "President Putin has not come t...

France 24

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U.S. and Australia boost rare earths supply with new agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a rare earths and critical minerals agreement aimed at ensuring a steady supply of the materials at a time when China is trying to tighten control over glo...

Reuters

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Egypt implements second fuel price hike in 2025

Egypt has raised the prices of a wide range of petroleum products, as reported by country officials. This marks the second fuel price increase this year, as part of the government's effort to cut subsidies and budget deficits.

Africanews

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India Foreign Ministry unaware of Trump-Modi talk on Russian oil

India’s Foreign Ministry denied knowledge of a call between PM Modi and President Trump regarding Russian oil, contradicting Trump’s claim that Modi pledged to halt purchases, leaving U.S.-India energy discussions unclear.

Bloomberg

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China blames U.S. for global panic over rare earths controls

China has accused the U.S. of stoking panic over its rare earth controls and said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had made "grossly distorted" remarks about a top Chinese trade negotiator, rejecting a White House call to roll back the c...

Reuters

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Why is gold hitting record highs?

Gold has long been regarded as a safe haven for investors and is once again drawing their attention. Andrew Chang explains why gold is on the rise, even as stock markets boom.

CBC News

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Kenyan gold miners risk health and safety in Kakamega county

Miners in Kenya risk their lives every day to extract gold 30 meters below the Earth's surface. With the recent gold rush in the country, artisanal mining is raising concerns over negative environmental consequences and poor labor condit...

France 24

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Audit reveals $17B revenue underreporting in Congo’s mining firms

A state audit has revealed that mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo failed to report a staggering $16.8 billion in revenue between 2018 and 2023.

Africanews

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Beijing blames U.S. for trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs

China on Sunday (October 12) called U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs on Chinese goods hypocritical and defended its curbs on exports of rare earth elements and equipment, but stopped short of imposing new levies on U.S. produ...

Reuters

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Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines

Companies are required to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy. Botswana, the world's top diamond producer by value is keen to increase local ownership of its mineral wealth and to p...

Africanews

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China tightens rare earth export controls ahead of U.S. talks

China dramatically expanded its rare earths export controls on Thursday (October 9), adding five new elements and extra scrutiny for semiconductor users as Beijing tightens control over the sector ahead of talks between Presidents Donald...

Reuters

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Carney raises reviving Keystone XL pipeline with Trump

Sources told CBC News that Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would run from northern Alberta to the U.S. Midwest, during his conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.

CBC News