Mining
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Latin American Mining Eyes AI Breakthrough Fueled by Huawei
A new set of artificial intelligence solutions will significantly change mining in Latin America. Methods like haul trucks that people…
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ECONOMY
Crime and Ruin: The Hidden Costs of South American Gold
Gold demand drives an underground economy across South America. Criminal operations besiege communities from Peru's jungles with lost trees to…
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ECONOMY
Ecuador’s Golden Rush Brings Profit, Danger, And Haunting Violent Ties
A tragic ambush in Ecuador's Amazon region has left eleven soldiers and one alleged insurgent dead, spotlighting the deadly nexus…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Puerto Rico’s Rallying Cry to Reject Deep-Sea Mining
Environmental activists and global organizations warn that The Metals Company’s bid to exploit deep seabeds undermines international collaboration and endangers…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Chile Mining Industry Prepares For Looming Earthquake Threat
Fifteen years after a catastrophic 8.8-magnitude quake struck near Concepción, Chile's mineral-rich north is on heightened seismic alert. Scientists warn…
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ANALYSIS
A Bold Vision May Spark El Salvador Mining Renaissance
El Salvador's choice is to change its economy by bringing back responsible mining under President Nayib Bukele's new law. Though…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Brazil’s Women Pay the Price of Gold’s Glimmer
In Brazil's illegal gold mining hubs, women like Dayane Leite endure violence, exploitation, and unimaginable hardships to survive. This untold…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Catholic Church Opposes Lifting El Salvador’s Mining Ban
The Roman Catholic Church has urgently called on President Nayib Bukele to maintain El Salvador's seven-year-old ban on gold mining.…
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Panama’s Uprising Against Mining Leads to Legislative Action
In a remarkable shift propelled by extensive public outcry, Panama's National Assembly is considering revoking a major mining contract with…
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Panama Resumes Controversial Mining Contract Talks with Canadian Company
The National Assembly (Parliament) of Panama resumed the debate on the revised bill with Minera Panama, a Canadian company First…
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