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German energy giant RWE to end coal use by 2030

German energy giant RWE has said it will phase out the burning of coal by 2030, saving 280 million metric tons of climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions. The decision will accelerate the closure of some of Europe’s most polluting power plants and ...

04 Oct 2022 at 11:35

Local News

Gold mining company awarded for 'commitment to its people'

A gold mining company granted exploratory licences for the Sperrin mountains has picked up a top award for investment 'in their people'. Dalradian has advanced to the gold standard Investors in People (IIP) accreditation after first obtaining the ...

23 Aug 2022 at 14:33

Local News

Inishowen gold prospecting work ‘two years behind’

The company which has been granted renewed licences for prospecting for gold in Inishowen says it is two years behind in its work in the peninsula. Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan renewed the licences in April for Arkle Resources Ltd to ...

10 Aug 2022 at 18:33

Local News

Inishowen gold prospecting work ‘two years behind’

10 Aug 2022 at 18:33

North Kilkenny

Plans to resume mining in Kilkenny face setback

A State agency responsible for rivers and lakes has thrown a spanner into the works of a plan to recommence mining in Kilkenny at Galmoy. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the Kilkenny ...

02 Aug 2022 at 14:33

Football

Robert Page aims to emulate Jimmy Murphy and lead Wales to World Cup

Robert Page aims to be the author of a fresh chapter in Welsh football history by emulating Jimmy Murphy’s journey from Rhondda to World Cup manager. Murphy, who was Matt Busby’s long-time assistant at Manchester United, remains ...

03 Jun 2022 at 14:11

Cumbrian coal mine would be ‘carte blanche’ for polluters – former minister

Approving a new coal mine in Cumbria would give “carte blanche” to other countries to miss climate change targets, a former energy minister has said. Chris Skidmore, who served as energy minister in 2019 and signed the UK’s ...

19 May 2022 at 10:40

City

Antofagasta agrees to exit Pakistan mining project

Mining giant Antofagasta is to exit its contentious project in Pakistan in a 900 million dollar (£684 million) deal. The FTSE 100 firm said it has agreed a deal with Canadian partner Barrick Gold Corp and authorities in ...

21 Mar 2022 at 10:25

Local News

County Derry teenager pens letter on gold mining concerns

Last week the County Derry Post received the following letter from a concerned teenager who articulated her thoughts on prospective gold mining in the Sperrins. Dear Editor, My name is Erin Kerlin and I am 13 years-old....

03 Mar 2022 at 20:33

Environment group set to make new arguments to coal mine inquiry inspector

An environmental campaign group says it aims to present new arguments to a planning inspector who oversaw an inquiry into proposals to open a deep coal mine in Cumbria. Friends of the Earth says a ruling by Court of ...

18 Feb 2022 at 18:25

Manorhamilton

North Leitrim councillors say they are "appalled and shocked" after Minister Eamon Ryan grants mining licences

North Leitrim councillors have expressed their anger following Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan's decision to grant prospecting licences affecting more than 40 townlands in North ...

19 Apr 2022 at 20:33

World

Brazil court deals blow to massive Amazon gold mine project

A Brazilian federal court has upheld the suspension of an environmental license for what would be the largest open-pit gold mine in the nation’s Amazon rainforest, dealing a blow to the Canada-based company behind ...

26 Apr 2022 at 09:25

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