Niger Revokes Gold Mining Permits, Denies UK Oil License Renewal
Niger’s government cancels gold mining permits and rejects a UK oil license renewal, citing contractual breaches, amid rising resource nationalism in 2026.
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Hundreds March in Ghana Against Dangerous Illegal Gold Mining
Hundreds marched in Accra, Ghana’s capital, protesting against unlicensed gold mining known as “galamsey.” They called on authorities to act against the dangerous and environmentally damaging practice.
One Dead, 23 Rescued from Former Colorado Gold Mine Tour
One person died and 23 others were rescued after being trapped underground during a tour of a former gold mine in Colorado. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 10, at a popular historical site.
Indonesian Gold Mine Tragedy: Landslide Claims 23 Lives, Dozens Missing
The death toll from a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Sulawesi, Indonesia, has risen to 23, with 35 still missing as rescue efforts continue amidst challenging conditions.