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Afghans comb riverbed in search of gold dust

Afghans comb riverbed in search of gold dust

In the jagged Hindu Kush in eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of men dug into the rocky bed of the Kunar River searching for a few grams of gold dust as an alternative source of income. At the foot of imposing peaks, some still covered in snow in April, they toiled near

‘Gold Rush’: Tyson Lee Gets Emotional Amid Ex-Crew Member’s Leukemia Battle

Rick Ness found himself against the ropes this season on Gold Rush. Smelling blood in the water, fellow miners Parker Schnabel and Tony Beets went as far as to buy his operation. However, the underdog isn’t giving up with hope in the final weeks at Vegas Valley. Tony’s

Debate grows over Sheep Creek rare earth project in the Bitterroot

Debate grows over Sheep Creek rare earth project in the Bitterroot

MONTANA— A proposed rare earth exploration project in the Bitterroot drew sharp debate as supporters and critics weighed what it could mean for the area’s future. The project would be in the Sheep Creek area near the headwaters of the West Fork of the Bitterroot River. A map shown

After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

Venezuela on Thursday threw open the country's vast mineral reserves to private investment, less than three months after rolling back state control over the oil sector, in line with US demands. The South American country, which is undergoing a profound transformation following the US overthrow of leftist leader

Gold mining company courts local support for its plans near the Blackfoot River

LINCOLN — Company officials hoping to develop a gold and silver mine near the Blackfoot River have embarked on a charm offensive in the nearby town, aiming to overcome the industry's environmentally checkered history in the region. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality in March issued a draft environmental

Argentine MPs approve bill to allow mining in glaciers

Argentine MPs approve bill to allow mining in glaciers

Argentine MPs approved a bill early Thursday promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, and has outraged environmentalists. The amendment to the so-called Glacier Law, which was already approved by the Senate in February, would make it easier to mine

Argentine MPs to debate watered-down glaciers protection

Argentine MPs to debate watered-down glaciers protection

Argentine MPs on Wednesday were set to begin debating a bill promoted by President Javier Milei which authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost. The amendment to the so-called Glacier Law, which was approved by the Senate in February, would make it easier to mine for