Searched for
1860S MINING BOOM
Steel, bitumen, geopolitics could slow India’s construction boom: ICEMA Vice PresidentIndia's construction equipment industry anticipates single-digit growth this financial year. Rising steel and bitumen prices are significan...- Metals sector outlook improves as non-ferrous earnings lead recovery: SystematixIndia's metals and mining sector outlook is improving significantly. Non-ferrous companies are expected to lead earnings growth and perform...
- In 1862, silver transformed Aurora in Nevada Territory from a mining camp into a town of about 7,000 people; years later, only about 500 remained, and many mills had been dismantledOnce an empty expanse, Aurora surged into a thriving community of seven thousand within two short years, thanks to promising silver mines. ...
- Gold prices rise for 3rd straight week, hit 3-month high. Can bullion reclaim $5,500 peak?Gold rose 5% this week to nearly $4,603, marking its third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker US dollar, Treasury bond buybacks...
- In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
- Why Jefferies’ Chris Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge amid Iran war and fiscal risksJefferies’ Christopher Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge for investors amid rising geopolitical and fiscal risks linked to the Iran c...
- Shivakumar joins Kerala in opposing mining law changes, flags states’ fiscal powersKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar joined Kerala CM VD Satheesan opposing new mining bill amendments. These changes could restrict stat...
- Copper emerges largest contributor for BHP’s EBITDA in fiscal 2026BHP's copper business became the largest earnings contributor, providing 54 percent of underlying EBITDA. Copper prices saw a significant s...
- Death toll in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100A gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has claimed over one hundred lives. The low-tech artisanal mine collapsed Tuesday ...
- Gold mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing at least 30 minersA gold mining site collapsed Tuesday in western Central African Republic. At least thirty miners died and others remain trapped underground...
- Sridhar Vembu explains why phones and laptops are getting expensive in 2026Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has warned that the massive AI investment boom is pushing up the cost of memory and other technology components,...
- Kaziranga ESZ row: Residents protest in support of Assam’s 1-km buffer, oppose Gaurav Gogoi’s 10-km demandResidents from areas around Kaziranga National Park protested in Assam’s Kaliabor on Tuesday, backing the state government’s proposal to re...
- Pinarayi backs Satheesan’s stand against mining law, suspects move to privatise Kerala’s mining PSUKerala's opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan supports Chief Minister VD Satheesan's stance. They oppose the Centre's mining bill, fearing we...
- In the 1930s, Australia's Wittenoom was known for mining a highly valued mineral, but over 2,000 deaths brought a tragic end, turning it into a ghost townFor many years, Wittenoom, located in Western Australia, was synonymous with blue asbestos mining. Unfortunately, increasing awareness abou...
- States race to build India’s next GCC boomIndian states are actively pursuing Global Capability Centre growth by 2031. These efforts aim to create over one million new jobs and esta...
- Bank of America to deploy $250 billion for US digital, infrastructure projectsBank of America plans to invest $250 billion in American infrastructure projects. This initiative will support digital and energy infrastru...
- A Namibian railway worker found a stone glowing in the sand in 1908; within years, it turned a desert settlement into Africa’s richest place before it became a ghost townA Namibian railway worker discovered a diamond in 1908, sparking a significant diamond rush. Kolmanskop rapidly transformed into a wealthy ...
- Calico Ghost Town: How a thriving silver town in the Mojave Desert collapsed in just 12 yearsCalico, a once-thriving town in California, saw its fortunes rise with a silver rush that began in 1881. Unfortunately, the gold rush faded...
- Latin America used a 30-year mine closure as an unexpected environmental reset; the result transformed the abandoned mining area, allowing vegetation and wildlife to reclaim areas once dominated by extractionSerra Pelada is back in the gold mining conversation, more than three decades after Brazil shut down its legendary open-pit operation. The ...
- From gold rush riches to abandonment: The fascinating story of Montana's ghost town BannackThe discovery of gold in Bannack back in 1862 sent ripples through the region, morphing this quaint settlement into a bustling frontier hub...
Load More
