![Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720603704_AkmalNasrullahMohd.jpg)
Malaysia suffers RM3.4 billion loss over five years due to bitcoin mining activities
Cryptocurrency miners steal electricity, believing it can't be detected due to the lack of meters on their premises.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![MACC, TNB, cooperation against bitcoin activities saves RM2 billion - Azam MACC, TNB, cooperation against bitcoin activities saves RM2 billion - Azam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714038494_TANSRIAZAMBAKIjp.jpg)
MACC, TNB, cooperation against bitcoin activities saves RM2 billion - Azam
Tan Sri Azam Baki said through this cooperation, the authority cracked down on bitcoin mining operations while saving TNB huge losses.
Mon May 27 2024
![The last women standing in a Serbian village swallowed by mine The last women standing in a Serbian village swallowed by mine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713515209_Serbiacoppermine.jpg)
The last women standing in a Serbian village swallowed by mine
Nearly two-dozen women are at the centre of a battle to have their village in eastern Serbia relocated away from a copper mine.
Sun Apr 21 2024
![At least six killed, dozens missing in a southern Philippines landslide At least six killed, dozens missing in a southern Philippines landslide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707299347_TBPhilippinesLand.jpg)
At least six killed, dozens missing in a southern Philippines landslide
The landslide happened outside a gold mining site where the buses were picking up employees, the mining operator said.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![SOP for NRREE mining able to address impact on environment, ecosystem - Nik Nazmi SOP for NRREE mining able to address impact on environment, ecosystem - Nik Nazmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700038447_NikNazmiNikAhmad.jpg)
SOP for NRREE mining able to address impact on environment, ecosystem - Nik Nazmi
The SOP was also developed to ensure that the NRREE mineral mining activities are carried out in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Wed Nov 22 2023
![Former political secretary to Kedah MB charged with corruption over REE mining project Former political secretary to Kedah MB charged with corruption over REE mining project](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Former political secretary to Kedah MB charged with corruption over REE mining project
On the first charge, Mohamad Hilmi was alleged to have solicited a cash bribe amounting to RM250,000 from REE Mining Group director.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676707420_TBAntonioCosta.jpg)
Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe
Antonio Costa resigned hours after prosecutors detained his chief of staff in an investigation into alleged corruption.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![Sanusi confirms statement given to MACC on Rare Earth mining issue Sanusi confirms statement given to MACC on Rare Earth mining issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692782020_MuhammadSanusiMdN.jpg)
Sanusi confirms statement given to MACC on Rare Earth mining issue
Without disclosing the location where the statement was recorded, the Kedah Menteri Besar said that he gave his statement on four questions last week.
Mon Sep 25 2023
![Why space is the next frontier in mining Why space is the next frontier in mining](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695301847_space.jpg)
Why space is the next frontier in mining
Private companies and governments are reaching for the stars in an effort to ease Earth-bound shortages.
Sun Sep 24 2023
![Mining the heavens Mining the heavens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695299140_TBSpacecraft.jpg)
Mining the heavens
Going to the Moon and other planetary bodies in search of natural resources may alleviate critical shortages on Earth.
Sun Sep 24 2023
![India's boom, Russia's crunch: How money is shaping a new space race India's boom, Russia's crunch: How money is shaping a new space race](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692223524_viewofthemoon.jpg)
India's boom, Russia's crunch: How money is shaping a new space race
The moon's south pole is a prize because of the water ice there that planners expect could support a future lunar colony, mining operations.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Moon mining - Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush? Moon mining - Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691752762_TBFREGAT.jpg)
Moon mining - Why major powers are eyeing a lunar gold rush?
Why are major powers so interested in what is up there?
Sat Aug 19 2023
![Sanusi told to explain visit to location of suspected illegal REE mining Sanusi told to explain visit to location of suspected illegal REE mining](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689893556_SaifuddinSanusi.jpg)
Sanusi told to explain visit to location of suspected illegal REE mining
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail wants an explanation following the disclosure of several photographs of the alleged visit.
Thu Aug 03 2023
![What cost for riches from the ocean floor? What cost for riches from the ocean floor?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61688723527_harvestbounty.jpg)
What cost for riches from the ocean floor?
The regulatory body for deep sea mining is under pressure to accept mining applications, but what are the risks?
Fri Jul 07 2023
![NASA sees moon lunar mining trial within the next decade NASA sees moon lunar mining trial within the next decade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607310617_SpaceLaunch.jpg)
NASA sees moon lunar mining trial within the next decade
NASA is looking to quantify potential resources, including energy, water and lunar soil, as a goal to attract commercial investment.
Wed Jun 28 2023