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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF MINING
Mary Kathleen’s uranium town still had 212 homes when its mine closed in 1982; the company settlement was dismantled and auctioned off in 1983- In 1996, West Virginia's BRWA and WVWRI developed a plan to treat Swamp Run’s acid mine drainage. 28 years later, 2 projects had dramatically improved the stream’s pH with lasting gains
- US strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Larak Island on Strait of Hormuz; Tehran vows retaliation
- In the 1990s, 17 cities joined Germany's Emscher regeneration programme. 30 years later the polluted industrial region had become a green hub with a 70-km landscape parkEmscher story is a powerful example of how environmental regeneration can take place across generations. The region did not become green ov...29 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...25 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
- 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...21 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%Market breadth is important, especially at this point of time. It is a better indicator of both underlying sentiment and what is likely in ...17 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
- Earlier this year, University of Toronto scientists measured hydrogen flowing from billion-year-old Canadian Shield rocks through nearly 15,000 mine boreholes. Today, the site could yield more than 140 tonnes of natural hydrogen each yearAncient Canadian Shield rocks are quietly producing white hydrogen, a naturally occurring gas that could reshape the clean energy market. S...16 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- Zinc Rally: What's drivingprices to record highs and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have escalated to their highest levels in years on international markets, fueled by supply interruptions and dwindling stockpil...16 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urges President Murmu, PM Modi to reconsider Mines BillSoren said the Bill will have a significant financial impact on Jharkhand, as mining revenue accounts for 84.9% of the state's own non-tax ...15 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- One tonne of end-of-life mobile phones can hold traces of gold, silver, copper, platinum and palladium; researchers measured up to about 141 grams of gold aloneOld cell phones are often overlooked treasure troves, holding remarkable amounts of precious metals such as gold and silver. In fact, a met...14 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmlandGold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted ri...09 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
- Mining project near India's first marine sanctuary, national park in Gujarat gets nodA bauxite and marl mining initiative has secured essential clearance close to Gujarat's important marine conservation zones. Nestled severa...08 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
- Parliamentary panel recommends 'polar ambassador' to strengthen India's Arctic strategyA parliamentary panel suggests India appoint a polar ambassador. This position will enhance India's foreign policy and polar diplomacy effo...31 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
- Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...28 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
- Deadly heatwaves force an ageing France to confront a hotter futureFrance experienced a severe heatwave, causing many excess deaths and straining funeral services. Funeral director Gautier Caton rented refr...21 Jul, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- Scientists discover largest 'invisible gold' reserve beneath Japan's seabed, but this one major problem may never let the underwater treasure be minedScientists have identified a vast reserve of hidden gold deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. This "invisible gold" is locked inside pyrite and ...13 Jul, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
- Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...25 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Bitcoin-mining power plant raises ire of environmentalistsGreenidge said it mined 729 bitcoins over three months ending Sept. 30. The value of cryptocurrency fluctuates, and on Friday, one bitcoin ...17 Oct, 2021, 10.25 AM IST
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