Results for "mining"
20 articlesWho is Peruβs Roberto Sanchez, presidential hopeful calling for a new constitution?
Reuters reports on Roberto Sanchez, a left-wing Peruvian congressman running for president, whose mining sector overhaul plans have concerned investors. The article introduces Sanchez as a constitutional reform advocate facing conservative opposition in Peru's political landscape.
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The future belongs to strong states, not post-national fantasies
A review of Rana Dasgupta's work examining institutional decay in Britain and America. The author praises Dasgupta's diagnostic analysis of these declines but expresses skepticism about his proposed solutions regarding strong state governance versus post-national frameworks.
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Australian miner Fortescue to pay $108 million for damage to Indigenous groupβs land
An Australian court ordered mining company Fortescue to pay A$150 million ($108 million) to an Indigenous group for cultural damage caused by iron ore mining operations. The ruling addresses compensation for cultural loss resulting from the company's extractive activities on Indigenous land.
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Australian court orders miner Fortescue to pay Indigenous group $108 million
An Australian court ordered mining company Fortescue to pay A$150 million ($108 million) in compensation to an Indigenous group for causing significant damage. The story reports a legal judgment without additional context about the case details, Indigenous group identity, or the nature of the damage.
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Man, machine and AI combine in battle to clear Ukraine of mines and shells
A Reuters report documents Ukrainian demining operations near Myrotske that combine human workers, machinery, and AI technology to clear unexploded ordnance from conflict zones. The story focuses on the practical mechanics and coordination of different clearing methods in post-combat territory.
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Gold vs water: Argentina opens glaciers to mining but at what cost to world food supplies?
Argentina has amended its Glacier Law to permit mining exploration in glacier regions previously protected since 2010, opening access to gold, copper, and molybdenum deposits. The article frames this decision through an implicit cost-benefit framing that emphasizes potential risks to global food supplies without detailed evidence of the connection.
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Rare earth strategy provides βopportunities for Africaβ as US attempts to counter China
The US is shifting its critical minerals strategy to fund African processing and mining infrastructure, acknowledging it cannot yet match China's integrated supply chain capabilities. A US development finance official notes the US and Europe lack the industrial backing for processing and downstream manufacturing that China has established.
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Why is Keir Starmerβs government so unpopular?
The article attributes Keir Starmer's government's unpopularity and local election losses to deeply unpopular policies and broken promises to Labour's left-wing base. The framing presents this as a causal explanation for electoral decline without examining alternative factors or counterarguments.
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Maradona death trial: autopsy showed the star suffered βabout 12 hours of agonyβ
A forensic scientist testifying in the Maradona death trial claims the autopsy evidence shows the footballer experienced approximately 12 hours of agony before death, with symptoms that could not have developed in just one or two days. The testimony is presented as key evidence in an ongoing legal proceeding examining the circumstances of Maradona's death.
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High-risk Wang Fuk Court renovation works treated as low-risk, Tai Po probe hears
A Housing Bureau official is scheduled to testify Thursday at a government inquiry into Hong Kong's deadliest recent fire at Wang Fuk Court, with focus on inadequate safety oversight prior to the incident. The independent committee continues examining the Independent Checking Unit's (ICU) role in the disaster.
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Bosnian town seeks answers after hundreds test positive for lead in their blood
A mining operation in Vares, Bosnia has resulted in hundreds of residents testing positive for elevated lead levels in their blood. The story examines how a mine that was expected to bring economic hope to the town has instead created a public health crisis, with residents seeking answers about contamination.
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Germany was never fully βdenazifiedβ after WWII β Medvedev
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev claims Germany was never fully denazified after World War II. The article presents this statement without providing the full context of when, where, or why Medvedev made these comments. The framing treats this as a newsworthy geopolitical assessment rather than examining the timing or strategic motivations behind the statement.
US, Iran, UAE trade Hormuz attack claims: What we know
The US, Iran, and UAE are exchanging claims and counterclaims regarding attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts warn that these conflicting narratives risk undermining diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
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The Secret of Elizabeth Stroutβs Appeal
A literary appreciation essay examining Elizabeth Strout's widespread appeal among both literary critics and general readers. The piece analyzes her distinctive writing styleβplain language, minimal dramatic incident, and realistic but quirky charactersβas the source of her success.
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Has social justice become the new religion of the West?
Al Jazeera's Mohamed Hassan hosts a discussion examining whether social justice has become a functional replacement for traditional religion in Western societies as religious adherence declines. The framing positions social justice as a quasi-religious phenomenon filling a cultural vacuum.
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The War Room newsletter: Is Russia being out-droned?
The Economist's War Room newsletter features a guest contribution from a Ukrainian drone expert examining whether Russia is losing technological superiority in drone warfare. The framing centers on Ukrainian drone capabilities and Russian vulnerabilities through the lens of a Ukrainian specialist.
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Nine killed in central Colombia mine explosion caused by gas buildup
A mining explosion in central Colombia killed nine people, caused by gas buildup. The article contextualizes this within a pattern of common mining accidents in the region, where numerous small-scale coal and emerald mining operators work.
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S. Korea says likely to take days to analyze cause of fire on HMM-operated vessel in Strait of Hormuz
South Korea's presidential office announced that determining the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a HMM-operated bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz will take several days. The vessel is Panama-flagged and operates under South Korean ownership. No additional details about the incident or investigation timeline were provided.
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New tech, new rules: Narrative and civil society in the age of AI and algorithms
An article examining how AI and algorithmic systems create surveillance risks, power imbalances, and potential abuses in society, while arguing that case studies demonstrate reasons for cautious optimism about civil society's role in addressing these challenges.
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Brazil and India deepen ties with critical minerals deal
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Modi signed a bilateral agreement focused on critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs), aiming to promote reciprocal investments in exploration, mining, and infrastructure development in both nations.
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