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Iran Tackles Unauthorised Crypto Mining After 95 Percent of Bitcoin Mining Devices Found Operating Illegally
Iran’s electricity regulator has revealed that 95 percent of the country’s 427,000 Bitcoin mining machines operate without licences, consuming over 1,400 megawatts of subsidised power daily. Authorities have shut down 104 illegal farms and seized 1,465 devices in Tehran Province alone. A new public-reporting scheme offers cash rewards to citize...
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Kadena Ceases Operations, Says Blockchain Will Run After Foundation Shuts
The Kadena Foundation is shutting down due to market challenges and the inability to sustain development. Despite the closure, the blockchain will continue under the care of independent miners and community developers. Over 566 million KDA tokens remain for mining rewards, and 83.7 million are scheduled for unlock in 2029. A small team will manage ...
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Bhutan Migrates National ID System to Ethereum Blockchain
Bhutan is shifting its national digital identity system from Polygon to Ethereum, covering nearly 800,000 citizens. Ethereum integration is fully operational, enabling residents to verify credentials, access government services, and receive Verifiable Credentials (VCs). The move strengthens decentralisation, transparency, and resilience while demon...
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Adani Power Gets Coal Ministry Nod To Begin Dhirauli Mine Operations
Adani Power on Tuesday said it has received the coal ministry approval to commence mining operations at Dhirauli mine in the Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh.
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3 Miners Rescued In Canada After Being Trapped Underground For 60 Hours
The rescue came hours after Newmont's global safety chief, Bernard Wessels, expressed confidence in the rescue.
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Pentagon Becomes Top Shareholder In Only Active US Rare Earth Producer
The US Department of Defence has acquired a 15 per cent stake in MP Materials, America's only operational rare earth mine, to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains.
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Pakistan-Turkey Strengthen Strategic Ties Amid India's Operation Sindoor
As India showcases its military prowess through Operation Sindoor, Pakistan and Turkey are moving to deepen their strategic collaboration in response to shifting regional dynamics.
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1 Dead, Many Feared Trapped As Portion Of Coal Mine Collapses In Jharkhand
An official said that some villagers were involved in "illegal" mining of coal at the site.
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China Carefully Assembling Deep-Sea Mining Strategy
In a world hungry for crucial resources, China may not be poised to start deep-sea mining but it is planting seeds for such operations in a meticulously planned economic and geopolitical strategy.
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Malaysia Logs 300 Percent Rise in Electricity Theft Linked to Illegal Crypto Mining: Report
Illegal crypto mining operations in Malaysia rose to 2,397 in 2024 from the 610 cases reported in 2018. Law enforcement authorities there have reportedly initiated efforts to identify and bust locations they suspect are origins of unauthorised mining operations.
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"Designed To Operate Against...": India Tests Advanced Underwater Naval Mine
India successfully conducted validation trials of an indigenously designed and developed multi-influence ground mine (MIGM) and an advanced underwater naval mine designed to operate against modern stealth ships and submarines.
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Parliament Budget Session Highlights: Parliament Passes Bill To Amend Law Governing Oilfields Development
Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations to boost investment in the sector.
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At Least 48 people killed As Goldmine Collapses In Mali
At least 48 people were killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali Saturday, authorities and local sources told AFP.
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Water From Underground Streams Slowing Down Assam Mine Rescue Ops
Suspected seepage of fresh water from underground streams is slowing down the dewatering process, officials said on Thursday.
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3 Days, 8 Trapped Workers, 1 Body: Here's What's Hampering Assam Mine Rescue
Several teams from various central and state organisations and all three arms of the Indian Armed Forces - the Army, Navy and Air Force - are involved in some way in the operation to rescue labourers trapped in a flooded mine in Assam.
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Iran Tackles Unauthorised Crypto Mining After 95 Percent of Bitcoin Mining Devices Found Operating Illegally
Iran’s electricity regulator has revealed that 95 percent of the country’s 427,000 Bitcoin mining machines operate without licences, consuming over 1,400 megawatts of subsidised power daily. Authorities have shut down 104 illegal farms and seized 1,465 devices in Tehran Province alone. A new public-reporting scheme offers cash rewards to citize...
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Kadena Ceases Operations, Says Blockchain Will Run After Foundation Shuts
The Kadena Foundation is shutting down due to market challenges and the inability to sustain development. Despite the closure, the blockchain will continue under the care of independent miners and community developers. Over 566 million KDA tokens remain for mining rewards, and 83.7 million are scheduled for unlock in 2029. A small team will manage ...
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Bhutan Migrates National ID System to Ethereum Blockchain
Bhutan is shifting its national digital identity system from Polygon to Ethereum, covering nearly 800,000 citizens. Ethereum integration is fully operational, enabling residents to verify credentials, access government services, and receive Verifiable Credentials (VCs). The move strengthens decentralisation, transparency, and resilience while demon...
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Adani Power Gets Coal Ministry Nod To Begin Dhirauli Mine Operations
Adani Power on Tuesday said it has received the coal ministry approval to commence mining operations at Dhirauli mine in the Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh.
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3 Miners Rescued In Canada After Being Trapped Underground For 60 Hours
The rescue came hours after Newmont's global safety chief, Bernard Wessels, expressed confidence in the rescue.
-
Pentagon Becomes Top Shareholder In Only Active US Rare Earth Producer
The US Department of Defence has acquired a 15 per cent stake in MP Materials, America's only operational rare earth mine, to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains.
-
Pakistan-Turkey Strengthen Strategic Ties Amid India's Operation Sindoor
As India showcases its military prowess through Operation Sindoor, Pakistan and Turkey are moving to deepen their strategic collaboration in response to shifting regional dynamics.
-
1 Dead, Many Feared Trapped As Portion Of Coal Mine Collapses In Jharkhand
An official said that some villagers were involved in "illegal" mining of coal at the site.
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China Carefully Assembling Deep-Sea Mining Strategy
In a world hungry for crucial resources, China may not be poised to start deep-sea mining but it is planting seeds for such operations in a meticulously planned economic and geopolitical strategy.
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Malaysia Logs 300 Percent Rise in Electricity Theft Linked to Illegal Crypto Mining: Report
Illegal crypto mining operations in Malaysia rose to 2,397 in 2024 from the 610 cases reported in 2018. Law enforcement authorities there have reportedly initiated efforts to identify and bust locations they suspect are origins of unauthorised mining operations.
-
"Designed To Operate Against...": India Tests Advanced Underwater Naval Mine
India successfully conducted validation trials of an indigenously designed and developed multi-influence ground mine (MIGM) and an advanced underwater naval mine designed to operate against modern stealth ships and submarines.
-
Parliament Budget Session Highlights: Parliament Passes Bill To Amend Law Governing Oilfields Development
Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations to boost investment in the sector.
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At Least 48 people killed As Goldmine Collapses In Mali
At least 48 people were killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali Saturday, authorities and local sources told AFP.
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Water From Underground Streams Slowing Down Assam Mine Rescue Ops
Suspected seepage of fresh water from underground streams is slowing down the dewatering process, officials said on Thursday.
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3 Days, 8 Trapped Workers, 1 Body: Here's What's Hampering Assam Mine Rescue
Several teams from various central and state organisations and all three arms of the Indian Armed Forces - the Army, Navy and Air Force - are involved in some way in the operation to rescue labourers trapped in a flooded mine in Assam.
