13+ hour, 22+ min ago  (171+ words) Despite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for concrete. The kingdom requires angular, rough sand for its ambitious Vision 2030 projects, highlighting a global shortage and the need for sustainable alternatives…...

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4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (125+ words) The Economic Times The Economic Times daily newspaper is available online now. Four die of suspected asphyxiation in illegal mine in Jharkhand's Ramgarh Tragedy struck Ramgarh district in Jharkhand on Saturday. Four individuals lost their lives inside an unauthorized mine....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (135+ words) New Chinese regulations on mineral resources are causing worry for Indian businesses. Beijing is linking vital mineral supplies to its national security goals. This policy, effective June 15, formalizes China's strong control over critical mineral processing. Experts believe this could lead…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (143+ words) The Economic Times The Economic Times daily newspaper is available online now. Tamil Nadu geology, mining dept to conduct enhanced drone inspection to find illegal mining Tamil Nadu's Geology and Mining Department to use advanced drones for quarry inspections. This…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (256+ words) The Economic Times The Economic Times daily newspaper is available online now. Chile offers India critical minerals play as CEPA talks near finish line Chile is offering India significant opportunities in critical mineral mining, including copper, lithium, and cobalt. These…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (119+ words) The Economic Times The Economic Times daily newspaper is available online now. Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust Dizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New Delhi…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (38+ words) Indias mining sector has seen a sharp acceleration in both auctions and operationalisation of mineral blocks in recent years, according to the mines ministry. In FY26 so far, 36 mineral blocks—28 greenfield and 8 brownfield—have been made operational....

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (213+ words) A devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in China's Shanxi province has claimed 82 lives. This incident marks the nation's deadliest mining accident in 17 years. Officials revised the death toll after initial reports. The government has ordered an investigation…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (348+ words) Chinese President "Xi Jinping orders rescue efforts after Shanxi coal mine blast kills 8, traps 38 The Economic Times The Economic Times daily newspaper is available online now. Death toll jumps to 90 in China coal mine blast A devastating gas explosion at…...