Rappler's latest stories on mining
Mass burial for scores killed in Myanmar jade mine disaster
The landslide in northern Myanmar kills over 170 people, most of them migrant workers. It is the worst accident in memory to befall Myanmar's notoriously dangerous jade mines.
More than 160 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide
(UPDATED) Scores die each year while working in the country's lucrative but poorly regulated jade trade, which uses low-paid migrant workers to scrape out a gem highly coveted in China
Mining firms redirect P385M to COVID-19 response in host communities
The funds are from the Social Development and Management Program, which miners are required to come up with under the Philippine Mining Act
Miner becomes millionaire after finding biggest tanzanite stones
'I plan to build a mall in Arusha and a school near my home,' the miner says
India opens up coal mining to private sector to boost virus-hit economy
The Indian government says this move would create more than 280,000 jobs and generate some $4.3 billion in capital investment
South African mines reconfigure to survive virus amid job loss fears
Mining is a critical cog in South Africa's already struggling economy. After more than a month of stalled operations, unions are worried about job losses.
Eastern Samar residents block entry of Panama vessel during coronavirus lockdown
The Panama-registered MV VW Peace is turned away after attempting to export chromite ore from Homonhon Island in Guiuan despite quarantine restrictions
No Alegria Oil Field proceeds yet for Cebu, says Gwen Garcia
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia asks the Department of Energy for a breakdown of the total gross proceeds and operating expenses to see how much host LGUs should really receive
Mining giant BHP warns coronavirus could impact demand
The world's biggest miner warns demand for its products would likely dip due to the novel coronavirus outbreak
Pope urges Amazon 'outrage' but stays silent on married priests
In the Pope's highly anticipated text, there is no mention of priestly marriage, a controversial suggestion for increasing the number of priests in remote areas of the Amazon
Brazil's Bolsonaro proposes bill opening indigenous land to mining
The far-right president described the measure as a 'dream' while indigenous leaders have labeled it a 'genocide bill'
U.S. tech giants sued over cobalt mine child labor deaths
The case is lodged on December 15 in the name of 14 unidentified victims, who are members of the families of children killed in tunnel collapses, as well as children maimed as they worked
Semirara suspends coal mining activities
The Department of Energy directs Semirara Mining and Power Corporation to suspend coal mining activities after a mudslide last October
Dozens arrested as Australia mining protest turns violent
Some 50 people are detained as mounted police forced back hundreds of protesters from the convention center hosting the International Mining and Resources Conference
15 die in dam collapse at Siberian gold mine
(UPDATED) The workers died when a dam on the Seiba River collapsed in the early hours of Saturday and flooded several cabins where they lived, authorities say
Mining-affected communities, bishops push for accountability amid climate crisis
The groups vow to 'continue to dialogue, listen and to stand in solidarity with Mother Nature and against any form of destructive mining'
Cagayan black sand miners win P94 million tax case at COA
The 13 mining companies hurdle the Commission on Audit but the Bureau of Internal Revenue is not precluded from making its own tax assessment
RESULTS: August 2019 Mining Engineer licensure examination
Congratulations to all passers!
Murad encourages 'pro-people, pro-environment' mining in Bangsamoro
The results of an ongoing mining audit will be the basis of a 'responsible mining' law in the new region, says Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim
At least 13 killed in Myanmar jade mine landslide
Dozens die each year in landslides caused by jade mining, a dangerous and poorly regulated industry in Kachin state between the country's borders with China and India
Man's best friend: The dogs who sniff out explosives in Kabul
It takes about two years to train an explosives dog, and the process is intense for both the handler and the canine
Dennis Uy buys 100 million shares in Roberto Ongpin-led mining firm
North Kitanglad Agricultural Company sells 100 million common shares of Atok-Big Wedge to Dennis Uy's Udenna Corporation at P2 per share or a total of P200 million
China police bust bitcoin miners for stealing $3 million in electricity
Police in Zhenjiang in eastern Jiangsu province say officers confiscated almost 4,000 mining devices from an illicit bitcoin operation that stole nearly 20 million yuan or about $2.91 million in power
Two fishermen drown in abandoned open-pit mine in Rapu-Rapu
The Philippine Coast Guard and police are still looking for the two farmers who were with the fishermen
Environment group hits Oceanagold for operating without gov't contract
Kalikasan PNE also calls out the environment department for not blocking Oceanagold's application for Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement renewal. Its first FTAA has expired on June 20.
Sand mafias silence journalists in India
Independent journalist Jagendra Singh says in a video recorded in a local hospital he was brought to: 'The motherfuckers poured petrol on me. They jumped over the wall and got in. If they wanted to, they could have arrested me instead.'
Mines' dirty secrets echo in 3 continents
Since 2009, at least 13 journalists have been killed globally after working on environment-related stories, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. There may be as many as 29 cases.
A damning photo holds a Swiss-Russian mine accountable in Guatemala
No one has yet been held accountable for the murder of fisherman Carlos Maaz. Instead there has been a criminalization of both fishermen and journalists in El Estor.
Silence is golden for a Tanzanian mine
In Tanzania, impoverished 'intruders' keep looking for gold at the risk of their lives, and reporters are punished and prevented from shedding light on environmental damage and other wrongdoing
Environmental group urges gov't not to renew OceanaGold's contract
Kalikasan PNE national coordinator Leon Dulce says the government's decision on Oceanagold for contract renewal will serve as an 'acid test' of its stance on mining
Australia approves vast coal mine near Great Barrier Reef
The project, fiercely debated for almost a decade, comes as investors and even energy companies are moving away from fossil fuels amid concern about the climate
Rapu-Rapu's fishermen after mining
Former miners in Rapu-Rapu, Albay, have returned to fishing, but they bring home less catch from waters that have been tainted by the mine's wastewater
More than 50 feared killed in landslide at Myanmar jade mine
Dozens die each year in landslides caused by jade mining, a notoriously corrupt and poorly regulated industry concentrated near the country's border with China
Philex Mining eyes high-grade ores by 2022
Philex Mining says that there are now strong indications of higher mineral resources compared to prior declared levels
DMCI Mining expects rough 2019 due to lower inventory, nickel grade
The inventory of DMCI Mining Corporation is 'nearly depleted' and it will be shipping 'mostly lower grade nickel' this year
Philippine nickel industry eyes roadmap to improve competitiveness
While the roadmap can help boost nickel production, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association says it has to go hand in hand with supporting policies
Neri Colmenares, Leody de Guzman want Mining Act repealed
The two senatorial bets slam the Mining Act for favoring big corporations instead of Filipino communities
8 dead in Indonesia mine collapse as excavator digs for survivors
(UPDATED) Three days after the Tuesday night collapse, authorities opt to use an excavator to haul away debris, as they try to get food and water to the miners believed to still be alive
Dozens buried in Indonesia gold mine collapse
(UPDATED) Four people have been found dead while 19 others are pulled from the rubble alive with minor and serious injuries, according to officials
Death toll in Brazil dam disaster rises to 134
A fire services spokesman says it is possible that not all the bodies will be located and recovered
Hope fades for 300 missing in Brazil dam disaster
(UPDATED) The local governor says 'odds are minimal' that they would be found alive
First body pulled from India mine after 6 weeks – official
Rescuers had struggled to retrieve the badly decomposed corpse, despite being equipped with modern technology
Baguio seeks geotechnical probe into Mines View Park cracks
'The conduct of a thorough study on the soil condition of Mines View Park is highly required at the soonest possible time,' a city council resolution reads
Death toll in China mining accident rises to 21
(UPDATED) Rescuers find the last 2 remaining trapped miners dead inside the coal mine
30 killed in gold mine collapse in Afghanistan
'The villagers have been involved in this business for decades with no government control over them,' the provincial spokesperson says
Divers hunt flooded Indian mine for missing men
There is no sign of life, with the delayed rescue effort drawing public outrage, but the men's families are clinging to hopes that they may have found an air pocket
13 dead after fire in Czech mine
Authorities say the fire is still burning, with rescuers building barriers to stop it from spreading
Aussie school kids lead mass coal mine protests
Protestors called on both the government and the opposition to put a halt to the Adani coal mine project in Queensland state
Thanks to SC decision, mining firm SR Metals cleared in P76M tax case
Caloocan City 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice, who is with the Liberal Party, is a shareholder of SR Metals Incorporated
[ANALYSIS] Time for Duterte to shut down this mining company
OceanaGold has not adhered to its commitments under its mining permit and various Philippine laws and regulations
