3+ hour, 44+ min ago  (142+ words) US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela Minerals Sector'newscentraltv.com US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela Minerals Sector The United States Treasury Department said it has eased sanctions on Venezuela's gold and broader minerals sector, as part of efforts to expand access to…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (764+ words) Governments in Africa are pushing for local processing in a bid to turn their vast critical mineral reserves into factories, skills and long-term jobs. Across Africa, governments are tightening export rules and changing mining laws to make sure they keep…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (112+ words) Four miners suffocated to death this week while digging for gemstones in northern Afghanistan, a local official said on Saturday. Ehsanullah Kamgar, spokesman for Badakhshan police, told AFP that the incident occurred on Friday in Khash District." According to the…...