Mining sector

Thai court orders firm to pay villagers for mining damages

The case stems from complaints against Akara Resources’ gold mine in Thailand’s central province of Phichit, where residents have alleged contamination of water sources and adverse health effects.

News analysis

Greenland might break China’s rare earth grip – but not on the West’s timeline

Tony Sage, CEO of US-listed Critical Metals Corp, is developing the Tanbreez rare earths deposit in Southern Greenland.

Death of teen highlights persistent problem of illegal gold mining in Indonesia

Illegal gold mining remains a persistent problem due to a lack of other livelihoods for residents struggling to make ends meet.

Venezuela to ensure security of mining companies, exceed oil production goals: US Interior Secretary

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez gestures as she stands next to USInterior Secretary Doug Burgum in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 4.

After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez (right) reacts alongside US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 4.

Australia, Canada sign new deals on critical minerals

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during an address at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia, on March 4.

Indonesian police probe $1.88 billion money laundering scheme linked to illegal gold mining

The funds were traced through gold shops and refining companies using raw materials from the illegal mine, as well as through gold exporters.

16 people killed in blast at illegal mine in north-eastern India

The blast took place in a “rat-hole” mine – named because their tunnels are just big enough for workers to get through.

US proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China

A sample of bastnaesite ore, a mineral used in the rare earth industry to extract elements such as cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium, is displayed at the Geological Museum of China in Beijing, China, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

EU will struggle to secure key raw materials supply, warns report

Wind turbines of Vestas at the Port of Odense, Denmark. The EU is struggling to diversify its imports of the key materials needed for key industries.

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