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Gold mining in the Black Hills reignites debate over treaties, cyanide leaching, and Trump’s “fifth face” at Mount Rushmore.
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Mo Shine covers the geopolitics, logistics and diplomacy of critical-mineral extraction in the Global South, with a focus on how African statecraft shapes what investors and operators can actually build. He spent more than a decade in newspaper journalism, as sub-editor and executive editor, and has worked with Skillings since 2009. His current work tracks the Lobito Corridor and other Western-backed rail routes, and what they change for working capital, regional diplomacy and operator resilience across the Central African Copperbelt.
Gold mining in the Black Hills reignites debate over treaties, cyanide leaching, and Trump’s “fifth face” at Mount Rushmore.
Coal jobs in August 2025 shift to safety roles in the U.S. and off-pit services in Queensland, as grants and infrastructure drive hiring.
ADB approves $410m for Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Pakistan, set to be world’s 5th largest copper producer by 2028.
Janus Electric and EVUNI sign AUS$5m deal to deploy 250+ electric drivetrain conversions yearly, targeting Africa’s mining and logistics corridors.
Mid-tier mining finance is shifting to streaming and royalties, forcing miners to trade future revenues for survival in the battery metals boom.
Shadow mining empires operate in plain sight. From Congo’s coltan to Indonesia’s gold, illicit minerals are laundered midstream into global markets.
Key Takeaways U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that 1 kg and 100 oz gold bars are subject to a 39% tariff. The decision caught the…
Argentina eliminates mining export duties under Decree 563/2025, opening the door for investment, growth, and competitive advantage in the global market.
Mining dividends in 2025 are shrinking as Rio Tinto, BHP, Glencore, and Anglo American redirect cash to fund major growth projects amid weaker prices.
Glencore warns it may be unable to sell much of its 2025 cobalt output due to DRC’s extended export ban.
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