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Tag: Mines and Mining
Trump Approves Expansion of Scandal-Hit Coal Mine
Environmental groups had opposed expanding a Montana mine previously caught up in allegations of cocaine trafficking and the faked kidnapping of an executive.
Xi Woos Latin American Leaders With Promises of Cooperation on Technology
The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has suggested expanding trade ties beyond buying commodities as he continues to rally nations in the face of President Trump’s tariffs.
13 Workers Found Killed at Gold Mine in Peru
The men were killed in a region that has seen growing conflict over access to ore in recent years. The mine has also been a hotbed of illegal gold mining.
Ukraine and U.S. Sign Deal on Proceeds From Rare Earth Minerals
The agreement is intended to give the U.S. access to proceeds from Ukraine’s reserves of minerals and to help fund the rebuilding of Ukraine when the fighting stops.
Days After Trump Commits to Seabed Mining, Two Sides Face Off
At a congressional hearing, one executive welcomed President Trump’s “starting gun” to begin mining. Democrats and Republicans clashed over environmental and business concerns.
The Trump Administration Wants Seafloor Mining. What Does That Mean?
A recent executive order would accelerate mining in little-understood undersea ecosystems.
Trump Takes a Major Step Toward Seabed Mining in International Waters
A new executive order pits the United States against the rest of the world over the question of who can exploit mineral resources in shared waters.
Ukraine and U.S. Sign Agreement in Lead-Up to Full Minerals Deal
The signed memorandum of understanding was thin on details, and the White House did not comment. But President Trump has said he expects to sign a minerals deal with Kyiv soon.
How Brazil’s Rare Earths Mine Illustrates China’s Grip Over Minerals
A Brazilian rare earths mine backed by American investors illustrates China’s grip over the strategic minerals that underpin the modern economy.