Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama desert fear Rio Tinto and Codelco's lithium mining project will cause severe water scarcity, threatening fragile ecosystems and ancestral lands. Read the full story.
As fears of an AI bubble grow, portfolio managers are diversifying. Discover why South Africa's JSE, with its mining and banking stocks, is a top contender for 2026's surprise performer.
A new podcast episode explores Lang Hancock's early career mining blue asbestos at Wittenoom, a site of national tragedy. Discover the untold family stories.
Explore the bitter rivalries and court battles behind Gina Rinehart's fortune. Is she a mining heiress or a self-made magnate? Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Chile's head coach Pablo Lemoine reacts to facing New Zealand and Australia in the 2027 Rugby World Cup, praises the new format, and calls for more support for developing nations.
Explore the formidable legacy of Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, as she expands her iron ore empire amidst legal battles and immense influence. Discover the full story.
As private companies and billionaires lead a new era of space commercialisation, existing international treaties are under strain. Can we prevent cosmic monopolies and ensure space benefits all humankind?
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
Chile's new president, José Antonio Kast, has reactivated dormant support for Augusto Pinochet's brutal regime. Experts warn of historical amnesia and call for urgent education on the dictatorship's horrors.
José Antonio Kast, a Pinochet admirer, wins Chile's presidency in a landslide. This analysis explores his rise and what it signals for Latin America's political future. Read more.
José Antonio Kast's decisive win in Chile's presidential election signals a major rightward shift in Latin America, drawing praise from global hardline leaders and raising democratic concerns. Explore the analysis.
Scientist Cristina Dorador searches for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama salt flats, as lithium mining threatens the delicate ecosystem and indigenous communities. Explore the urgent mission.
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Amigo Loans shareholders could see golden returns as the company transforms from failed lender to mining venture under Australian leadership. Discover the dramatic turnaround story.
Mining giant BHP has abandoned its latest attempt to acquire rival Anglo American, following a rejected approach. The failed bid reshapes the mining sector's consolidation landscape. Read the full analysis.
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.
Keir Starmer unveils UK's critical minerals strategy with £50m funding to reduce dependency on China. Plan targets domestic lithium production and supply chain resilience by 2035.
A British woman was among five tourists killed by extreme weather in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Rescue teams battled hurricane-force winds and heavy snow.
A British woman from Cornwall is among five hikers killed by extreme weather in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Read the full story of this devastating mountain tragedy.
A British woman and four foreign tourists killed in Torres del Paine blizzard. Rescue teams battle extreme weather conditions in Patagonia tragedy. Read the full story.
Donald Trump reverses position and supports releasing Jeffrey Epstein files as House prepares vote. Plus: Palestinian detainee deaths surge and Chile's presidential race heats up.
Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast is favourite to become Chile's next president after first-round vote. Discover the Trump-inspired policies shaping this pivotal election.
At least 30 miners killed in DRC copper mine collapse after military gunfire caused panic. Dozens hospitalised as artisanal mining safety concerns grow. Read the full investigation.
Chileans cast ballots in presidential election where crime and immigration dominate debate. First round results expected overnight with potential December runoff.
Mining giant BHP found legally responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster that killed 19 people. Landmark ruling affects 700,000 claimants in historic case.
London's High Court finds mining giant BHP responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster. Learn how this landmark ruling advances corporate accountability.
Tesla issues a major recall for 10,500 Powerwall 2 home battery units in the US due to overheating risks. Discover the details and what owners should do.
Lady Gaga reveals she filmed A Star Is Born on lithium and suffered a psychotic breakdown during her Joanne World Tour. Read her powerful story of recovery.
The body of Roger Ramey, a missing West Virginia coal miner, has been recovered after an intensive 10-day search operation in challenging underground conditions.