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gold mining

Changes at the top: Newmont reshuffles leadership amid gold market boom

June 16, 2026

Newmont just added two big names to its executive team. Mark Rodgers now leads daily operations, while David Thornton takes charge of technology. These moves happen as gold prices climb past $4, 000 an ounce, giving the company extra cash to play with. Yet miners still face higher costs and stricter

environment

Gold Rush Gone Wrong in the Amazon

April 18, 2026

For years, the Kichwa Indigenous community in Ecuador’s Napo province lived quietly along the Napo River. But now, their peaceful life has been disrupted by a new kind of invasion—not soldiers or settlers, but illegal gold miners tearing through their land. The miners aren’t just digging for treasur

environment

Gold Mining's Hidden Danger: Mercury's Lasting Impact in Brazil

December 13, 2025

Brazil's gold mining history has left a messy mark. Mercury, used to extract gold, has polluted the environment in ways that are hard to undo. This isn't just a problem for nature; it's a health risk for people too. Mercury gets into the environment in three main ways. First, new mercury is added d

environment

Amazon's Hidden Crisis: Mercury, Mining, and the Fight for Indigenous Health

November 1, 2025

Deep in the Amazon, a silent battle is unfolding. Indigenous communities are facing a growing health crisis linked to illegal gold mining. Mercury, used to extract gold, is polluting rivers and posing serious risks to unborn children. This threat is so severe that some women are afraid to start fami

science

Gold Mining and Radiation: A Hidden Risk

March 25, 2025

Gold mining is a big deal in northwestern Sudan. It brings in money and jobs. But there is a hidden risk. The soil in these mining areas has naturally occurring radioactive materials, or NORM. These are substances that give off radiation. Scientists wanted to find out how much of these materials are

health

The Unseen Epidemic: Mpox's Devastating Grip on Congo's Gold Mining Town

September 20, 2024

In the heart of Congo's gold mining town, Kamituga, a once-thriving community is now ravaged by the unseen epidemic of mpox. The town, home to over 300,000 people, has become the epicenter of the world's latest outbreak, with more than 6,000 suspected cases and over 1,000 new infections reported dai