B.C.'s UNDRIP law a big step, but not necessarily a big change for mining

Credit to Author: Derrick Penner| Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 02:09:41 +0000

The work B.C.’s mineral-exploration sector has been doing to respect court-determined Indigenous rights goes a long way to honouring the spirit of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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Tesla Getting Into The Mining Business Makes Sense

Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 21:02:31 +0000

Sean Mitchell has published his thoughts on YouTube as to why Tesla getting into the mining business makes sense. When Elon Musk first talked about Tesla going into the mining business, I got really excited, but my mind went off in another direction. I immediately envisioned a Tesla booth at a gem show with minerals in every color shaped like little Teslas. I am sure that’s not what Elon had in mind

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What You Need to Know About GPU Crypto Mining

Credit to Author: Philip Salter| Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:39:40 +0000

What if you could use everyday computer hardware to make money while you slept? Wouldn’t you start right away? I caught the cryptocurrency bug shortly after the launch of Bitcoin and became very passionate about mining after that. My interest grew to the point that it became a career, and these days I’m head of […]

What You Need to Know About GPU Crypto Mining was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Tech, Privacy, Bitcoin & Blockchain | Blokt.

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There Are Some Big Misconceptions About GPU Crypto Mining, Says Leading Market Player

Credit to Author: Marco Streng| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:34:19 +0000

GPU mining of cryptocurrencies remains popular, particularly among small-scale or at-home miners, but when it comes to large-scale operations, miners tend to favor purpose-built ASIC mining chips. There has also been some contention in the crypto community in regards to GPU mining vs ASIC mining, with issues relating to decentralization, usefulness, and security. However, a […]

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Could Tesla Really Get Into The Mining Business?

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 04:36:45 +0000

During Tesla’s most recent shareholder meeting, Elon said the company might get into another line of business — mining. He implied that taking control of the supply chain for the raw minerals used in its batteries might be a necessity as Tesla scales up production and adds more vehicles to its lineup

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5 held for illegal gold digging in Mindoro resort town

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:06:17 +0000

Cops nab PACC exec for threatening security guard with loaded gun

CITY OF CALAPAN—Five men were arrested for illegal mining on Thursday (Aug. 15) in the resort town of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro, police said. Capt. Arman Rubio, acting Puerto Galera police chief, identified the arrested men as Wilfredo Baltazar, 45; Alfredo Sanchez, 46; Martin Adem, 52; Argie Reyes, 20; and Michael Nobleza, 19. They […]

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2 treasure-hunting suspects arrested

Credit to Author: cmiranda| Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:18:30 +0000

CITY OF CALAPAN—Three alleged treasure hunters were arrested by police in the town of Gasan, Marinduque province on Sunday (Aug. 11). Lt. Col. Socrates Faltado, Mimaropa regional police information officer, said Frankie Ical, 29, a farmer, and Godofredo Perigren, 49, both of Sta. Cruz town, Marinduque, were arrested after a tip about diggings in the […]

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Argentina Supreme Court upholds glacier protection law

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:27:21 +0000

Argentina Supreme court upholds glacier protection law

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina’s Supreme Court upheld the country’s glacier protection law Tuesday, rejecting an effort by mining giant Barrick Gold Corp. to have it declared unconstitutional.

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Off-Grid Microgrid: Solar + Batteries + Thermal Generation

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Today’s microgrid installations showcase a variety of configurations and control systems. Commercial and industrial sites are finding innovative ways to power their operations, particularly those in remote

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