Tag: Mining
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Ciara Storch: Boxing Prodigy punching above her weight on the world stage
From the Coal Face to the Ring: Ciara Storch’s Unlikely Journey Ciara Storch is a name that’s starting to echo beyond the gym walls and the mining sites where she spends long days as a dump truck operator. By night, this lightweight boxer is rewriting the script for what a teenager or a “prodigy” can…
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Bitcoin mining costs rise in New Zealand as price falls
New Zealand’s Bitcoin Mining Costs Surge as Prices Tumble Bitcoin’s latest price drift has reignited debate over the economics of mining, especially in energy-conscious markets like New Zealand. With the cryptocurrency hovering around US$86,000 (roughly NZ$147,000), the cost of producing a single coin is drawing scrutiny from miners, investors, and policymakers alike. Recent figures from…
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Bitcoin Mining Costs in New Zealand: When Energy Bills Outstrip Profits
High Energy Bills Meet Slumping Bitcoin Prices The cost of producing Bitcoin in New Zealand has become a growing concern for miners, as a combination of elevated electricity prices and a sliding market price squeezes margins. With Bitcoin hovering around US$86,000 (approximately NZ$147,000) in recent data, the economics of running mining hardware in New Zealand…
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Indonesia Takes Action Against Mining Firms After Floods Devastate World’s Rarest Ape
Introduction: A Crisis at the Batang Toru The November 2024 floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Batang Toru ecosystem sent shockwaves through conservation and policy circles. The disaster, which researchers say wiped out up to 11% of the world’s Tapanuli orangutan population, highlighted the fragile balance between development and biodiversity in one of Southeast Asia’s most…
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Platinum Group Metals, Green Hydrogen, and South Africa’s Path to Economic Growth
Executive Overview South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its energy and economic trajectory. With abundant platinum group metals (PGMs) and a growing emphasis on green hydrogen, the country aims to align its mineral wealth with a low-carbon economy. The Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET IP) outlines a roadmap to reduce emissions, stimulate…
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Ministry condemns illegal sand mining and its mounting risks
Overview: Government Takes a Firm Stand Against Illegal Sand and Gravel Mining The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing illegal sand and gravel mining practices that threaten communities, ecosystems, and sustainable development. In a recent media statement, officials warned that the persistence of these activities endangers lives, livelihoods,…
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Namibia Builds Inclusive Mining Growth with EMAN Collaboration
Namibia Charts a Path for Inclusive Mining Development In a strategic move to strengthen the nation’s mineral value chain, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy of Namibia hosted a consultative meeting with the Emerging Mining Association of Namibia (EMAN) on January 7, 2026. The session marked a concerted effort to gather insights from emerging…
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Commodities Supercycle 2026: Stocks Signal a Prolonged Boom
Overview: Why a Commodities Supercycle Could Define 2026 Across the financial markets, a distinct shift is taking shape. Analysts and traders are increasingly pointing to a possible commodities supercycle in 2026, where stocks tied to hard assets and tangible goods could enjoy a multi-year uptrend. The thesis rests on the enduring value of physical resources—minerals,…
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Mining Shares Allotments Cancelled in $4.3M Deal Fight
Background: A Contested Mining Investment Agreement The High Court has issued a decisive ruling in a high-stakes dispute over a $4.3 million deal tied to a mining investment. At the heart of the case is DGL Investments Number Five (Pvt) Ltd and a 2017 mining investment agreement that allegedly set strict conditions for issuing shares.…
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High Court Cancels Mining Shares Allotments in $4.3 Million Dispute
Key ruling: Shares invalidated in a $4.3 million mining deal The High Court has ordered the removal of several investors from the share register of DGL Investments Number Five (Pvt) Ltd, in a decision that imperils a lucrative but contentious mining investment tied to a 2017 agreement. The ruling centers on how shares were issued…