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China's coal mines are releasing less methane per ton of coal than ever before, even as production rises. Smart mining shifts and better gas capture technology are turning a climate problem into progress.
Workers at a remote Australian mining village can now get snacks and meals delivered straight to their rooms by autonomous robots. The new service brings city conveniences to employees who spend weeks away from home in one of the country's most isolated regions.
A California space company is launching a mission to bring a 100-ton asteroid to orbit near Earth, turning it into a robotic research station for manufacturing materials in space. The breakthrough could make space exploration cheaper and more sustainable by using resources already floating in our solar system.
A Korean company just cracked the code on recycling rare earth metals from discarded smartphones, motors, and drones. The breakthrough could help countries reduce their dependence on mining these critical materials.
Chinese researchers have successfully created the first pure hexagonal diamond, a material harder and more heat-resistant than natural diamond. This breakthrough could transform industries from mining to electronics.
A breakthrough technology could save Australia's struggling copper industry while slashing energy use by 50%. The furnace-free process uses saltwater and electricity instead of extreme heat.
After five years of abandonment, Newman's motocross community is racing to restore their beloved track so kids can ride in their own backyard instead of traveling 12 hours to compete. A fresh committee is raising $100,000 to bring back the club that once united the remote Australian mining town.
Ethiopia just secured $4.2 billion in mining investments to develop its untapped iron ore, potash, and gold resources. The deal positions the country to become a major African mineral producer within a decade.
A Native Hawaiian leader is bringing traditional wisdom to international negotiations that could determine the future of the world's deepest ocean ecosystems. His presence marks a historic shift toward including Indigenous perspectives in global environmental decisions.
A mining exploration company in Argentina became the country's first geology firm registered in the Knowledge Economy Regime after nearly a decade of using drone technology to map dangerous mountain terrain. DAMS now trains local communities to operate cutting-edge robotics that have transformed an industry once reliant on risky helicopter missions.
Chimpanzees at a Spanish rescue center couldn't resist shiny crystals, carefully examining them for hours and hiding them in their beds. The discovery hints that our love of gems and precious stones might stretch back millions of years in our evolutionary history.
A mining company in northern Ontario withdrew from culturally significant land after hearing concerns from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation. The move marks a powerful example of reconciliation in action.
A South African company just solved one of mining's messiest problems with a toilet that treats waste right where workers use it. The innovation could transform health and dignity for thousands of underground miners.
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Three years of zero protest shutdowns in South Africa's platinum belt show how cooperation between mining companies, police, and communities can transform conflict into prosperity. The model is now spreading to other mining regions.
Researchers propose "just-shoring" to ensure communities control how minerals for solar panels and electric vehicles are mined on their land. The framework gives local and Indigenous people legal rights to govern extraction from start to finish.
The United States and Venezuela are reestablishing diplomatic relations for the first time since 2019, opening doors for renewed cooperation. The move signals hope for democratic transition and new economic opportunities in the resource-rich nation.
After fire destroyed a girls' dormitory in February 2025, AngloGold Ashanti broke ground on a modern 400-bed replacement that will give students at T. I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School a safe new home. The two-story facility in Fomena, Ghana will be ready in just 12 months.
Zimbabwe just fast-tracked a ban on raw mineral exports, choosing to process lithium domestically so future generations inherit prosperity instead of empty mines. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga says the shift will transform rural areas into industrial hubs while protecting the environment.
Researchers in Spain created paving blocks entirely from recycled materials, using discarded clam shells and mining waste to replace cement and gravel. The breakthrough could help the construction industry slash its massive carbon footprint while solving waste problems for other industries.
A rover company and a mining startup are teaming up to harvest a rare element from the lunar surface, with testing starting this year. As SpaceX and NASA ramp up Moon missions, the dream of extracting valuable resources from space is becoming real.
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