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China export ban hits tungsten, crucial metal for defence, industry- In 1865, a silver discovery helped turn Belmont, Nevada, into a boomtown; by 1900, only about 20 people remained after most mines closed, despite more than $6 million in ore
- Copper supply crunch could push prices higher as new mines take over 16 years to develop: Goldman Sachs
- Government to review 2019 mineral policy amid new sector prioritiesThe Centre is initiating a review of the National Mineral Policy, 2019, to address current sector demands. A nine-member committee will rev...20 Oct, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- Drill, baby, drill: China turns the screws, India looks for own toolsChina’s new export controls on tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have highlighted India’s reliance on overseas suppliers for specialised infras...20 Oct, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- 14 dead, 7 injured in Colombia illegal gold mine collapseFourteen individuals lost their lives, and seven others were injured due to the collapse of an illegal gold mine. This tragic event occurre...20 Oct, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
- Copper falls as LME stocks edge higher and mine supply concerns easeCopper prices have dipped due to rising inventories culminating from a resolution of a major strike at a Chilean mine. With available coppe...19 Oct, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- Vedanta doubles South Africa zinc capacity to 500,000 tonnes with $600 million investmentVedanta Ltd has doubled its zinc production capacity at Gamsberg in South Africa with a significant investment. The expansion was inaugurat...19 Oct, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- North Korea threatens to restart propaganda broadcasts and deploy more weapons at border with SouthRising tensions between North and South Korea have intensified as mine explosions injured South Korean troops. Kim Yo Jong of North Korea b...19 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Montana removed non-native brook trout and repaired mining-damaged White's Creek; the struggling native cutthroat trout population then grew at least sevenfoldIn White's Creek, Montana, a dedicated conservation project took shape to safeguard the native westslope cutthroat trout from the encroachm...19 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Hormuz: Iran's GuardsAn oil tanker struck a mine south of the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in significant damage after the explosion. The tanker was reportedly n...19 Oct, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
- JSW Steel gets relief as Odisha HC quashes Rs 696 crore demand; sets aside Rs 1,473 crore noticeThe Odisha High Court has quashed a Rs 696.32 crore demand against JSW Steel over mineral dispatch shortfalls at its Jajang iron ore block ...18 Oct, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
- During World War I, zinc mining helped Rush, Arkansas, grow to 2,000 to 3,000 residents; by 1920, its population had fallen to 344, and mining ruins remain along the Buffalo RiverRush, Arkansas, experienced a boom during World War I, driven by high zinc demand which transformed it into a bustling mining hub. Essentia...18 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In the 1890s, a new gold process helped turn Mercur, Utah, into a boomtown of over 2,500; by 1913, the mine had closed, and the original townsite was abandoned, though mining later resumedIn the late 19th century, Mercur, Utah, became an influential mining hub fueled by new gold extraction methods, notably cyanide processing ...18 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In the 1930s, mining kept Gold Point, Nevada, at about 200 residents; by 1950, only 23 remained; and by 2011, just 7 people still lived there full time, year-roundGold Point, once a thriving mining community in Nevada, experienced significant population decline after mining operations ceased. The town...18 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1897, gold discoveries helped establish Ballarat near Death Valley, and its population reached 400 by 1898; today, adobe ruins remain after the mining boom fadedBallarat, founded in 1897 in the notorious Death Valley of California, flourished as a mining hub following the gold rush in the nearby Pan...17 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Copper hits 10-day low on profit-taking as supply worries easeCopper prices decreased to their lowest point in ten days, influenced by profit-taking and lower supply fears. The decline in prices coinci...15 Oct, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- Bessent urges World Bank to end restrictions on upstream oil, gas financingUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the World Bank to ease restrictions on oil and gas financing, support deep-sea mining, and reform...15 Oct, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
- Donald Trump has ambitious oil drilling plans for Greenland: Why extraction could be delayed for decadesDonald Trump has announced intentions for large-scale oil and mineral exploration in Greenland, emphasizing its potential resources. The an...14 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Shyam Metalics invests in coal block bidder to boost raw material securityShyam Metalics Group has secured strategic mining rights for the Phutamura coal block in Chhattisgarh. The investment in Alom Solar Private...13 Oct, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
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