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Iran's Defense Council warns that the Persian Gulf will be mined in response to any attacks on its coast or islands.

Zijin Mining has acquired controlling shares in Chifeng Gold for US$2.6 billion as part of its expansion strategy amid increasing resource nationalism.

Ecuador's military conducted operations using rocket launchers and other equipment to combat illegal mining in Imbabura province.

A report reveals that fifteen organized crime groups, including Los Lobos and Los Choneros, operate along the Ecuador-Colombia border, engaging in various illicit activities.

The article discusses the increasing tensions regarding the security of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the potential deployment of European mine sweepers amid Iranian threats using unconventional means, particularly naval mines.

Israel Serafim Santos, a 41-year-old police officer from the National Force, was found dead after disappearing in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory while combating illegal mining.

Ametista do Sul, located in northern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has transformed old amethyst mines into tourist attractions, featuring restaurants, museums, and heated pools that attract visitors domestically and internationally.

Israel Serafim Santos, a police officer from the National Force, was found dead after going missing in a river during an operation in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory in Roraima, Brazil.

China announces significant discoveries of critical minerals, including rare earth elements and fluorite, amidst rising competition with the United States in high-tech sectors.

The new Chilean government has suspended protections for the endangered Humboldt penguin amid ongoing legal battles over a controversial mining project.

Cities in the Mining Zone of Brazil are experiencing a surge in suspected cases of infectious diseases following severe floods that resulted in significant casualties.

Billionaire Joesley Batista is in negotiations to acquire CSN's cement unit amid increasing pressure on CSN to divest assets.

A National Force policeman disappeared in a river while returning from an illegal mining operation in Yanomami Indigenous Territory, Roraima, Brazil.

Tanzania's government intervened to resolve a mining dispute between Paradiso Minerals Limited and investor Zhao Hao over the extraction of amazonite gemstones in Karatu District.

Czech Draslovka secures a contract to supply cyanide to a leading gold mining company.

The state of Minas Gerais has fined mining company Vale S.A. R$ 88 million for fraud related to the safety information of the dam that collapsed in Brumadinho in 2019.

The article discusses the increasing presence of women in the mining industry in Mexico and its positive impact on the sector.

A federal police officer was injured by an arrow during an operation aimed at combating illegal mining in indigenous territory in Roraima, Brazil.

An operation in Rondônia led to the arrest of suspects involved in illegal cassiterite extraction with machinery also confiscated by authorities.

The article discusses the uranium mining operations in Czechoslovakia, particularly around Stráž pod Ralskem, which took place to fulfill Soviet Union's uranium supply agreement during and after World War II.

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has raised concerns about over a thousand clandestine runways aiding illegal mining in the Amazon, urging for immediate judicial action.

The European Union has signed a partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to invest €45 million in mining governance and technology development by 2029.

Almonty Mining has reopened a tungsten mine in South Korea to reduce dependency on Chinese production of this critical metal.

A man was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for illegally transporting nearly half a kilogram of gold, valued at R$ 123,500, which was confiscated during a police chase.

Navajo activists criticize the portrayal of their culture in the series 'Dark Winds' and express concerns over cultural appropriation and representation.

A Bahia judge has overturned a previous decision that suspended a billion-dollar gold mining deal involving Canadian and Chinese firms in Brazil.

A police officer from the National Force has gone missing in a river in Roraima while participating in an operation against illegal mining in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory.

The European Union is investing 45 million euros in Africa from 2026 to 2029 to enhance mining governance, with a significant focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

A clandestine workshop suspected of maintaining aircraft used in illegal mining was shut down in Boa Vista, Brazil, with its owner detained and an irregular aircraft seized.

The owner of Los Azules, one of Argentina's largest copper mining projects, is preparing for a public offering to raise $300 million to finance its development in San Juan, backed by the RIGI incentive regime.

The Federal Public Ministry of Brazil has raised concerns about potential mercury contamination affecting indigenous and riverside communities due to illegal mining activities in the Rio Tonantins region.

Ecuador's Armed Forces conducted an operation against illegal mining in Alto Punino, detaining three individuals and disabling machinery used in unauthorized activities.

Reports suggest that the legendary 'Golden Train,' rumored to contain valuables hidden by Germans during WWII, may have been located in a mining tunnel in Lower Silesia.

A banker purchased a coal mine in Wyoming for £1.5m and discovered a rare-earth elements deposit worth an estimated £28bn.

Guinea is experiencing a rise in international arbitration cases from mining companies following the withdrawal of mining permits.

A military operation in Yanomami land has destroyed 80 illegal airstrips linked to mining activities, some supplying access to Venezuela.

AKTOR Group and BNI Foundation have entered into a framework agreement for mining exploration and development in Albania.

Environmental monitoring for the Perama Evros mines is set to begin ahead of their operational launch anticipated in 2027.

The ADF armed group has expanded its attacks in Eastern DRC, targeting economic interests, especially mining operations.

A major operation in Carajás, Brazil, has revealed extensive environmental degradation caused by illegal mining and logging activities.

Ecuador's Defense Minister announced military operations to combat illegal mining in Podocarpus National Park, aiming to regain control over the area.

Jack Lundin, CEO of Lundin Mining, discusses the historic foreign investment in Argentina's mining sector and outlines future investment decisions.

Greece is expected to become one of the three largest producers of gold and copper in the EU by 2026, joining Sweden and Finland.

A miner has been sentenced for illegally possessing gold extracted from Yanomami Indigenous Land in Brazil's Roraima region.

A man died and three others were injured when a hillside collapsed at a gold mining site in Ariquemes, Brazil.

Aktor Group has signed a framework agreement with BNI Foundation for exclusive strategic collaboration in the mining sector in Albania.

A tragic accident at the Merkur mine in Tušimice has resulted in one fatality and a serious injury.

Brandon Craig has been appointed CEO of BHP, while Elizabeth Westcott has been named CEO of Woodside Energy, signaling significant leadership changes in Australia’s major mining and energy companies.

Mine workers in Western Australia had a close call with explosive debris during recent blasts, prompting a report and investigation by WorkSafe WA.

Indigenous groups in Pará ended a six-day blockade of the Carajás Railway, protesting against pollution caused by Vale, a mining company.