Illegal Mining News Monitoring

Mining in Northeastern Afghanistan: Between the Promise of Development and the Reality of Plundered Natural Resources

The rich mineral deposits of northeastern Afghanistan, particularly in Badakhshan and Takhar provinces, which could have served as a source of economic development and improved living conditions for residents, have in recent years become a focal point of …

How crypto miners are stealing power in Southeast Asia

A raid in Malaysia last week exposed how cryptocurrency mining is becoming entangled with electricity theft and organized crime across Southeast Asia. In Malaysia's southern state of Johor, 71 cryptocurrency-mining machines had been running around the …

How Nigeria’s Mineral Wealth Is Being Handed to China

Nigeria’s Minister for Mines, Dele Henry Alake, prides himself on his re-election as Chairman of the newly formed Africa Minerals Strategy Group. He congratulates himself on the cover of magazines. As a former journalist Minister Alake is good with …

Who Controls the Gold Mines? Andarab Gold Panners Recount Losing Their Work to Kandahari Taliban

  Several local workers in Andarab district, Baghlan province, are complaining about the Taliban’s ban on gold panning activities. They say the management of gold extraction has been handed over to individuals affiliated with the Taliban from Kandahar …

BEPU Demands Probe Into Deadly Illegal Miners’ Clash In Birnin Gwari

The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has called for an immediate, thorough and transparent investigation into the deadly clash involving suspected illegal miners in the Randagi community, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State …

NAIMOS arrests 19 suspected illegal miners at Mpohor Fiase

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners at Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region following reports of galamsey activities near the community police station. NAIMOS announced the arrests in a …

Mining in the Shadows: Spiraling Rare Earth Pollution in Laos

In April 2026, a missing herd of cows in the northeast mountains of Laos set off a confrontation between villagers and a Chinese rare earth mining company. The villagers in Houaphanh Province had been troubled about the safety of their water since mining …

Commissioners impose mining moratorium

Nearly 25 residents gathered Saturday morning to express opposition to the possibility of a mining company, or rock quarry, starting operations in Baldwin County. The company, which has reportedly purchased 600 acres off Avery Store Road, a dirt road that …

Joint taskforce destroys over 100 illegal mining machines in Cape Three Points Forest Reserve

Malaysia arrests two over illegal Bitcoin mining operation, seizes 73 rigs

Malaysian police have dismantled an illegal Bitcoin mining operation and arrested two men after seizing 73 mining machines that investigators say were powered through stolen electricity. Summary Malaysian police arrested two men and seized 73 Bitcoin …

Bengal: Birbhum cash haul soars to ₹28.5 crore, 15 kg gold seized; stone trader’s manager arr ...

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Police have recovered Rs 28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold during a prolonged search operation at a residence in Birbhum district, while Minar Mondal, the manager and brother-in-law of absconding stone trader Tullu Mondal, …

Rs 28-cr cash, gold haul from ex-driver with TMC 'link' sparks latest row in Bengal

Four years ago, a serving cabinet minister of West Bengal landed in legal trouble after cash and other valuables worth crores were found in properties related to his aide, an actress, in Kolkata. On Tuesday (July 28), a similar plot unfolded, this time in …

Iron trunks rolled out after Bengal police recover ₹28.5 crore cash, 15 kg gold from Minar Mondal's home

Last Updated: 30 July 2026, 11:35 AM IST A 20-hour police raid in West Bengal's Birbhum district uncovered nearly ₹28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold, together valued at around ₹50 crore. The seizure led to the arrest of retired government bus driver …

Forests, Critical Minerals, and the Crisis of Human Security

A resource is discovered; governments celebrate its economic promise, investors arrive, licences are issued, and extraction begins. Wealth leaves the territory, while pollution, damaged livelihoods and broken landscapes remain. Communities that live …

NAIMOS arrests 19 suspected illegal miners operating near Mpohor Fiase Police Station following JoyNews’ report

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners following reports of galamsey activities near the Mpohor Fiase Police Station in the Western Region. The arrests were made during an operation …

Arthur Adams takes charge of North West policing amid illegal mining and crime challenges

Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams takes over as the North West’s new police commissioner with a career spanning specialised tactical policing, training and senior command positions, as the province continues to face challenges including illegal mining …

6 Arrested for Illegal Gold Mining on Indus River Bank

Police in Jand have arrested six men allegedly involved in illegal placer gold mining along the banks of the River Indus and seized machinery used in the operation. Officials said the raid followed reports of unauthorised mining in the area. During the …

India's gold tariff hike boosts grey market, hurts organised trade, says WGC

MUMBAI – India has seen a rise in unofficial gold inflows since the government raised import tariffs on the precious metal earlier this year, widening margins for grey-market operators and hurting organised players, the World Gold Council said on Thursday …

Police arrest aide of absconding stone trader after Rs 28.5 crore cash, 15 kg gold seizure

Kolkata: Police Thursday arrested the manager and brother-in-law of absconding stone trader Tullu Mondal, following a night-long search operation during which they recovered Rs 28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold from his residence in West Bengal’s …

BLZ Fire Skids Introduces the Guardian 80 Electric UTV Fire Skid

The new Guardian 80 combines an 80-gallon tank, BLZ Redline™ electric pump, and Fight-Finity™ charging system for all-day wildfire response. ROANOKE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLZ Fire Skids has announced the release …

WellBoss Launches the Boss Barrier™ Retrievable Bridge Plug

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The WellBoss Company today announced the launch of Boss Barrier™, its retrievable bridge plug platform, engineered to provide a reliable, high-performance mechanical barrier for well …

The New myBOX IPC Delivers Industrial SCADA Right Out of the Box

mySCADA Technologies launches myBOX IPC, an all-in-one Industrial Edge IPC that helps deploy SCADA in minutes instead of hours. PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- mySCADA introduces an all-in-one Industrial Edge IPC that …

AfricaPPP 2026 Confirms Growing Participation from African PPP Units, Development Financiers and Infrastructure Agencies

16th Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment & Partnerships Summit | 11-13 November 2026 | JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi | Nairobi, Kenya UNITED KINGDOM, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nairobi, Kenya – 22 July 2026 – A growing group …

Technical Report: Assessing Hydraulic Cylinder Specifications to Mitigate Equipment Failures

HEFEI, ANHUI, CHINA, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to data from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), approximately 40% of industrial machinery failures stem from improper component selection. Understanding …

GENSER ENERGY COMPLETES STRATEGIC SHAREHOLDER TRANSITION FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL OPPENHEIMER PARTNERS EXIT

Company remains positioned for continued growth advancing its strategy across power, natural gas, and midstream infrastructure in West Africa WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genser Energy Investments LLC (“Genser …

How WEITAI Hydraulic Delivers Reliable China Hydraulic Actuator Solutions for Industrial Applications

QINGDAO, SHANDONG, CHINA, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s rapidly evolving industrial equipment market, hydraulic systems play a critical role in improving operational efficiency, precision, and reliability. From construction …

ZEELOOL 9th Anniversary: Nine Years of Moments, Framed With You

ZEELOOL is turning nine! For the past nine years we've remained true to one mission: offering you high-quality, stylish eyewear without breaking the bank. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZEELOOL is turning nine! For …

Quadrant Nuclear and Parsons Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance U.S. Nuclear Fuel Cycle Infrastructure

Combining nuclear fuel cycle innovation with world-class engineering to advance execution-ready nuclear fuel cycle projects at Idaho National Laboratory. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quadrant Nuclear Industries …

Decarbonization and Sustainable Mining Operations Conference Set to Convene Industry Leaders in Vancouver This October

Event to spotlight the technologies, strategies, and partnerships accelerating the mining industry's shift to low-carbon, resilient operations. VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mining Innovation Network announced the …

Iconic Gold Announces Voluntary Delisting from TSX Venture Exchange

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Iconic Gold Exploration Corp. (“Iconic Gold” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ICON) announces that its Board of Directors has approved the voluntary delisting of the …

LabKey launches new AI capabilities for scientists, grounded in structured, governed lab data

LabKey AI lets any user query lab data in plain language, with results reliable enough for regulated scientific work. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LabKey today announced the availability of LabKey AI, an …

BPX Aligns Business Transformation Practice With SAP’s Autonomous Enterprise Vision

As SAP redefines the enterprise around always-on AI agents, the firms that can operationalize that shift, not just describe it, will decide who moves first. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens to …

Roberts & Ryan Leads Historic IPO for IMC Rare Earths

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned investment bank serves as lead-left bookrunning manager for strategically important critical-minerals offering NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roberts & Ryan, Inc., America’s …

Driving Innovation: How Cadier Became a Global Leading Brick Making Machine Manufacturer

ZHENGZHOU, HENAN, CHINA, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How do heavy clay machinery manufacturers navigate the global transition toward decarbonization, continuous operational automation, and resource efficiency? As urban infrastructure expands …

Driving Industrial Innovation: Weitai Showcases China's Leading High-Quality Hydraulic Products

QINGDAO, SHANDONG, CHINA, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global industrial sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by increasing demands for operational efficiency, durability, and precise energy transmission in heavy …

CNBYG: Advanced Power Quality Systems & Intelligent Power Capacitors for Industrial Grids

CNBYG delivers certified power quality systems and high-reliability intelligent power capacitors for reactive power compensation and harmonic control worldwide. YUEQING, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Poor power quality — …

Chromium Carbide Overlay Plate Quality Evaluation: Key Metrics Referenced from HISAN

TIANJIN, CHINA, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For teams sourcing wear protection, the central question is not simply which plate is hardest. It is which supplier can actually prove what it sells. A chromium carbide overlay plate, often …

Chromium Carbide Overlay Plate Service Life: Key Factors and Performance Drivers

TIANJIN, CHINA, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How long does chromium carbide overlay plate last? The service life of a Chromium Carbide Overlay Plate is seldom a single number. Across mining, cement, power generation, port, and steel operations, …

Top Diamond Products Manufacturer Expands Global Cutting Tool Solutions Through Innovation and Precision

ZHENJIANG, JIANGSU, CHINA, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global demand for high-performance cutting tools continues to grow across construction, metalworking, stone processing, woodworking, and industrial manufacturing, **Zhenjiang …