DR Congo: how the EGC is trying to sanitize artisanal cobalt mining in Kolwezi
The state-owned Enterprise générale du Cobalt (EGC) is working to improve the artisanal cobalt mining industry in Kolwezi, having exported 1,000 tons of 'clean' cobalt in November 2025, despite facing various challenges.
Mining Once Again Suffers Billion-Dollar Losses. Coal Sales at Record Low
Poland's mining industry continues to struggle, facing significant financial losses and declining coal production and sales.
The mining industry knows it must change. It has a plan
The article discusses initiatives aimed at transforming the mining sector in Poland amidst declining coal demand and the importance of energy stability.
Coal for a Rainy Day. A New Plan for Energy Security
Poland is implementing initiatives to transform its coal industry while addressing energy security and emissions restrictions.
Mining sector is a pillar of Greece’s geopolitical strengthening
The mining sector in Greece is increasingly recognized as vital for both economic development and geopolitical balance, according to industry leaders.
The crisis in mining shakes the suppliers' industry. Thousands of jobs at risk
The declining demand for coal in Poland is posing significant challenges for the mining suppliers' sector, threatening thousands of jobs while companies call for state support.
Copper: Argentina Adds Investments of Over US$10 Billion in Three Years
Argentina is increasing investments in its copper industry, aiming to compete with major producers like Chile and Peru amid historically high prices and rising demand.
Sheinbaum reveals that representatives of the mining industry did not report extortion after a meeting on the Concordia case
Claudia Sheinbaum announced that mining industry representatives met with security officials but did not report any extortion incidents during their discussions.
Forrest launches battery-powered trains as green deadline nears
Fortescue deploys two battery-electric locomotives in Pilbara as the mining industry moves towards greener options amidst a decarbonisation deadline.
First lithium mine of its kind in Europe put into operation
Iceland has launched the first lithium mine in Europe, marking a significant development in the region's mining industry.
Saudi Arabia Registers Record Growth in Mining Licenses by 220%
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced a 220% increase in new mining licenses issued in 2025 compared to the previous year, indicating significant growth in the sector.
"The Roaring HDV and after a Night of Four Devil's Half-Breeds." With Coal, Mining Families Depart
The closure of the ČSM Mine in Stonava marks the end of a long-standing tradition of coal mining in Silesian families, who relied on this industry for generations.
South Africa: SA Untapped Mineral Potential Still 'Significant'
South Africa's Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources asserts that the country's mining industry shows significant untapped mineral potential during the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Miners
The article discusses various sectors of the economy, focusing on mining in particular.
Havlíček in the Disfavor of the Prime Minister? Babiš Arrived Among Union Members Without Him, Had an Explanation
The end of coal mining and the steel crisis are pressing issues for the Czech heavy industry, highlighted by recent events in Silesia where Prime Minister Babiš attended a miners' mourning event and steelworkers' protest without the Minister of Industry, Karel Havlíček.
Canada: Many of the miners from Vizsla Silver who were kidnapped in Mexico are dead
Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver announced that many of its workers kidnapped in Sinaloa, Mexico, are dead.
Companies demand justice and the location alive of missing miners in Concordia
The discovery of three deceased miners raises serious concerns over the safety protocols for the mining industry in Mexico, pressing for accountability and justice from the authorities.
Reform of the Mining Law: 'It does not reduce controls, it eliminates unnecessary bureaucracy'
A proposed law reforming Ecuador's mining regulations has sparked both approval from the industry and backlash from environmentalists and social organizations.
Lords of Gold: the gangs’ grip on Peru’s mines
This article investigates the impact of gangs on Peru’s mining industry, exploring the violence and corruption that they perpetuate.
USA: In Cheerful Service for Climate Collapse
The article discusses the Trump administration's promotion of coal mining through the introduction of a mascot, amidst a broader agenda of returning to fossil fuel reliance.
"There's still a lot of it in the ground, but the whites of the eyes are also getting misty." Why is no one mining coal anymore?
The last day of coal mining in Czechia marked the end of an era, with the final delivery of coal symbolizing the closure of a traditional industry in the region.
The $240 billion deal that collapsed within 24 hours
After more than a decade of pursuit, Ivan Glasenberg's merger deal between Glencore and Rio Tinto fell apart just a day after negotiations intensified, marking a significant setback in the mining industry.
Rio Tinto and Glencore abandon merger that would create the world's largest mining company
Rio Tinto has abandoned negotiations to acquire Glencore, ending months of discussions about a merger that could have reshaped the global mining industry.
Meet 'Coalie', the Trump administration's mascot for promoting coal mining. "Sickening"
The Trump administration has introduced a cartoon mascot named 'Coalie' to promote coal mining as part of an effort to revive the industry.
In the Shadow of the Declining Coal Mining Industry
Poland's coal mining sector is dwindling rapidly, with companies expressing concern over its future despite official plans for gradual closure.
Listhaug wants to open new mines in Svalbard
Frp leader Sylvi Listhaug aims to resume coal mining in Svalbard to secure Norwegian jobs and presence on the archipelago, emphasizing its importance for European industry.
200 deaths in Congo mine, learn how this could impact the global smartphone-laptop industry
A landslide at the Rubaya Coltan mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in at least 200 fatalities, with ongoing recovery efforts as the death toll may rise.
Czech Republic Closes Last Black Coal Mine
The last Czech black coal mine will close at the end of January, marking the end of over 250 years of deep mining and extinguishing an industry that drove the rise of heavy industry in Central Europe.
"It’s terrible, you must forget it." The last coal from shaft 300215, where mining is coming to an end
The article covers the emotional farewell to coal mining at the Stonava Důl ČSM as miners work to extract the last remnants before the industry ends in early 2026, marking the end of a significant chapter in the region’s history.
Glencore and Rio Tinto are at it again – and it seems the markets smell action
Glencore and Rio Tinto are in preliminary discussions about a potential merger worth approximately $260 billion amidst a surge of deal-making in the global mining industry.
Born into a poor mining family, she became a global symbol of beauty
Irina Shayk, born in a Russian mining town, has transformed her life from poverty to becoming a prominent figure in the fashion industry, overcoming numerous hardships along the way.
How would American control of Venezuelan oil mining affect the world? It will hurt Russia and benefit the Czech Republic
Analysts warn that while the U.S. takeover of Venezuela's vast oil reserves could significantly empower the United States, reviving the country's neglected oil industry will take years and involve complex legal and political issues.
Polish mining in 2026: What industry representatives are focusing on
The newly amended coal mining law in Poland, effective January 1, 2026, will enable mining companies to implement social protections for employees willing to voluntarily leave the industry, a change positively noted by analyst Jakub Szkopek.
Mining in Eastern Germany: Wismut is daring to take on a new role
The former mining giant Wismut, which once supplied the Soviet nuclear industry with uranium, is now focusing on managing mining legacies and aims to contribute to Germany's raw material supply in the future.