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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF denies agreement with garimpeiro for continuing to explore minerals in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.

Feb 26 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The water theft on their estate next to Doñana brought the Alba family "illegal" profits of over 5 million euros

The Alba family illicitly profited more than 5 million euros from illegal water extraction on their estate in Aznalcázar, Spain.

Feb 26 • 11:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

But what are you doing? Dispute among doctors during the extraction of the heart of little Domenico

A dispute broke out among medical professionals during the heart extraction operation of a young boy, Domenico, raising serious concerns about the procedures followed.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President of Bogdanka: it is impossible to compete with coal sold below cost

The President of Bogdanka discusses the challenges facing the Polish coal market, highlighting pressures from low-demand and coal being sold below extraction costs.

Feb 26 • 03:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

10% Water Supply Restriction in Nara: Low Reservoir Levels Expose Former Roads and Bridge Piers

Nara Prefecture has implemented a 10% water extraction restriction due to significantly low reservoir levels in local dams, a situation not seen in over two decades.

Feb 25 • 22:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Nisrin Elamin, Sudanese Researcher: "Hunger is always caused by humans, and Sudan is a paradigmatic case"

Nisrin Elamin, a Sudanese anthropologist, argues that human-driven factors such as war and capitalist extraction have led to the severe food crisis in Sudan, highlighting the connection between agricultural restructuring and the current civil conflict.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Friend of Trump’s son has signed a deal with the Russian Novatek. We are witnessing the emergence of an American oligarchy, says Romancov

American investor Gentry Beach has signed a preliminary agreement with Russian gas giant Novatek for a joint gas extraction project in Alaska, amid discussions of economic cooperation with Russia.

Feb 24 • 12:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Adif obtained judicial permission to reconstruct the area of the accident in Adamuz, but the judge criticizes them for 'extracting material of interest for the case'

Adif received judicial permission to reconstruct the site of a railway accident in Adamuz, but a judge criticized their actions regarding the extraction of potentially relevant evidence.

Feb 23 • 23:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Farmers rally against 96 million litres per year water extraction and bottling facility

Farmers in Queensland's Elbow Valley are protesting a proposed water extraction and bottling facility that would extract 96 million litres of water annually.

Feb 23 • 23:17 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Denmark's Government Will Extend Oil Extraction

The Danish government plans to explore the possibility of extending oil and gas extraction licenses in the Danish part of the North Sea until 2050 to reduce dependence on Russian energy.

Feb 22 • 17:52 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The government wants to extract oil and gas until 2050

The Danish government plans to explore extending oil and gas extraction licenses in the North Sea until 2050 to reduce dependence on Russian gas.

Feb 22 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The government is ready to continue the oil hunt until 2050

The Danish government plans to explore extending oil and gas extraction licenses in the North Sea beyond 2042 to enhance Europe's energy supply.

Feb 22 • 15:21 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The airline Air Côte d'Ivoire is a victim of a cyberattack

Air Côte d'Ivoire has reported a cyberattack that involved the illegal extraction of sensitive data, raising concerns over passenger security.

Feb 21 • 23:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation combats illegal gold extraction in the environmental protection area of Parauapebas, PA

A joint operation in Parauapebas targeted illegal gold mining activities in an environmental protection area, leading to arrests and environmental damage assessments.

Feb 21 • 17:49 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Trump Issues Deadline to Iran

The U.S. President has issued a 10-15 day deadline for Iran to agree to a new nuclear deal and abandon uranium extraction, amidst ongoing tensions and military presence in the region.

Feb 20 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police seizes cars in São João del Rei during operation against illegal mining in Brazil

The Federal Police in Brazil seized two cars in São João del Rei during an operation targeting a criminal organization involved in the illegal extraction and commercialization of cassiterite.

Feb 19 • 15:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police blocks more than R$ 400 million in operation against illegal mineral extraction in Amapá and other states

The Federal Police of Brazil conducted an operation blocking over R$ 400 million related to illegal extraction of cassiterite, leading to several arrests and searches in multiple states.

Feb 19 • 11:41 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum's government studies alternatives to fracking for natural gas extraction

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her government is exploring new technologies to obtain unconventional natural gas without the environmental impacts of fracking, aiming for energy sovereignty in Mexico.

Feb 19 • 04:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Russian Regional Budgets are Collapsing. Moscow is Building the Metro, but in Baikal, Firefighters are Out, in Tuva Fathers are Decreasing, and Russians are Freezing

The article discusses the dire financial situation in Russian regions such as Bodajbo, where a lack of resources has left many residents unable to stay warm during harsh winter conditions despite the economic activities in resource extraction.

Feb 18 • 13:40 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Alberto Chimal reflects on AI: "It sells an idea of progress that hides other interests"

Mexican author Alberto Chimal discusses the deception behind artificial intelligence, arguing that it operates mainly as a mechanism for extraction of resources and attention.

Feb 18 • 07:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

22-Meter 'Huachitúnel' Discovered in Tepetitlán, Hidalgo; Hidden Passage Connected to Pipelines

Authorities have uncovered a 22-meter underground tunnel in Tepetitlán, Hidalgo, believed to be used for the illegal extraction of hydrocarbons.

Feb 17 • 21:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Nickel and cobalt 'scarce' in Cuba: Canadian miner Sherritt halts extraction due to lack of oil

Canadian miner Sherritt has suspended its operations in Cuba due to a fuel shortage attributed to U.S. sanctions.

Feb 17 • 18:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Italy helps Africa, but for Bonelli it is colonialism

Giorgia Meloni's government promotes a collaborative approach to Africa through investments and partnerships, but critics like Angelo Bonelli argue that it resembles colonialism due to the focus on resource extraction.

Feb 14 • 05:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Venezuela: USA grants licenses to 5 oil companies, including Eni

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued five licenses for oil extraction in Venezuela, following the fall of Nicolas Maduro.

Feb 13 • 19:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New shafts KGHM will help in further extraction

KGHM plans to construct new shafts to support the deepening of copper mining operations as they expand their extraction area.

Feb 12 • 23:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bryja: New shafts of KGHM will help in further extraction

KGHM's new shafts are essential for maintaining the company's high levels of copper extraction, despite the substantial time and financial investment required for their construction.

Feb 12 • 12:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The state invests 65 million euros in the Sokli mining project

The Finnish government is investing 65 million euros into the Sokli mining project for the extraction of phosphate, niobium, and rare earth metals, with a focus on running a trial mine from 2026 to 2028.

Feb 12 • 11:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Leftist in Alingsås charged after drone flight over Landvetter Airport

Anton Karlsson, a former local politician, faces charges for flying a drone over Landvetter Airport to protest peat extraction in Sweden, which he argues is harmful to the climate.

Feb 11 • 15:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Accident with a overturned garbage truck in Aigaleo – The driver is slightly injured

A garbage truck overturned in Aigaleo, Greece, early Wednesday morning, resulting in the driver being slightly injured and requiring rescue efforts for extraction.

Feb 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Conagua closes two illegal wells in BCS; 120 water trucks were extracted daily

The National Water Commission (Conagua) temporarily closed two illegal water extraction sites in Baja California Sur that were siphoning off 120 water trucks daily.

Feb 10 • 17:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Methane emissions may be 1.8 times underestimated? Pursuing 'leaks' that lead to underestimations

The actual methane emissions may be significantly underestimated due to unaccounted leaks during extraction and transport, raising concerns about their impact on climate change.

Feb 9 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas: Greg Abbott inaugurated an industrial plant that will create job vacancies

Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated a lithium extraction plant by Element3 Resources in Midland, Texas, highlighting the importance of local production and energy leadership.

Feb 9 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Discussion on the restoration of peat extraction swamps

Elmārs Švēde is evaluating options for restoring his former peat extraction land in Latvia, seeking state support for the project.

Feb 9 • 15:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The dilemma of fracking in Mexico: between energy sovereignty and environmental threat

Mexico is preparing to adopt fracking for gas extraction, leading to a heated debate among experts about its implications for energy sovereignty and environmental concerns.

Feb 8 • 04:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Moraes' Wife Takes Defense of Mining Entrepreneur Lucas Kallas at the Supreme Court

Viviane Barci de Moraes, the wife of Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes, has taken on the defense of mining businessman Lucas Kallas in a case concerning illegal iron ore extraction.

Feb 7 • 18:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Mario Mamić released from prison

Mario Mamić, convicted for illegal money extraction from Dinamo, has been granted conditional release after serving ten months in prison.

Feb 7 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Incident of abduction of a girl for ovum extraction in Prayagraj

A shocking case has emerged in Prayagraj where a minor girl was kidnapped and taken to an IVF center for ovum extraction; police have detained five suspects involved in the crime.

Feb 7 • 06:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Prayagraj: Girl Kidnapped, Then Eggs Extracted

A shocking case has emerged in Prayagraj where a minor girl was kidnapped and underwent illegal egg extraction at an IVF center, leading to the arrest of five individuals involved in the scheme.

Feb 7 • 01:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Environmental pollution in Napo from small mining operations contracted out

The indefinite suspension of mining activities in Napo is a positive step; however, it comes too late, as rivers and large areas of the province have already been devastated by mineral extraction that disregards sensitive ecosystems.

Feb 6 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Gold worth 2.6 million extracted from scrap SIM cards! Video of a youth from China goes viral

A youth from southern China demonstrated a risky method of extracting gold from old mobile SIM cards in a viral video, attracting significant attention and sparking a rush to purchase used SIM cards.

Feb 6 • 03:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

This is 'Coalie', the mascot of Trump’s administration for promoting the extraction of the dirtiest fuel

The Trump administration has introduced a cartoon character named 'Coalie' to promote coal mining efforts, as announced by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

Feb 5 • 13:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Busch on new uranium veto: Must have public support

Sweden's government is proposing a new municipal veto against uranium extraction in alum shale, raising concerns for companies involved in mining uranium and rare earth elements, according to the responsible minister Ebba Busch.

Feb 5 • 09:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Strict caps on bottled water extraction urged for precious rainforest area

A study has highlighted the risk posed by groundwater extraction in the environmentally sensitive Gold Coast hinterland, urging for regulations to cap the volume of water extracted for bottling.

Feb 5 • 02:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Musk questioned for promoting far-right and pedophilia on X

French police, in collaboration with Europol, conducted a raid on X's Paris offices and summoned owner Elon Musk amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of biased algorithms and fraudulent data extraction.

Feb 4 • 18:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Beware of these mistakes after wisdom tooth extraction

After the extraction of a wisdom tooth, adhering to simple post-operative measures can significantly speed up recovery and prevent complications, according to dentists.

Feb 4 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Capybara startled by dogs falls into pool compartment and is rescued in Jundiaí

An adult capybara was rescued after falling into a pool's machinery room in Jundiaí, Brazil, and required sedation for safe extraction due to the difficult location.

Feb 3 • 21:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Japan successfully extracted rare metals from the floor of the Pacific Ocean

Japan has conducted its first successful extraction of rare metals from a depth of 6000 meters during a trial mission aimed at reducing reliance on China for these vital minerals.

Feb 3 • 16:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly DRC Mine Disaster Highlights Human Cost of Coltan

A landslide at a coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 200 deaths, prompting calls from Global Witness for businesses and governments to consider the human toll of rare earth mineral extraction.

Feb 3 • 14:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

French police raid X offices in Paris as Musk ordered to face questions

French police have raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X as part of an investigation into alleged algorithm abuse and fraudulent data extraction, coinciding with Musk being summoned for questions by French prosecutors.

Feb 3 • 11:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit raids X’s French office

The Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit has raided the French offices of social media platform X as part of an investigation into alleged algorithm manipulation and illicit data extraction.

Feb 3 • 09:32 UTC

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