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Race to deploy AI data centres in space raises safety concerns
Recently announced plans by companies and nations to send AI data centers into space come as experts warn of a perilous situation developing in Earth orbit as thousands of new satellites are launched, orbit the planet, risk collision, and burn up on reentry.
Supply-chain push may bring new deals but do little to help producer countries develop their mining sectors.
The devolved government in West Sumatra province, which is home to 5.8 million people on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, intends to present new zoning plans to the central government that could regulate currently illegal mines operated by small groups of people.
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Could Chinese miners be facing stronger environmental standards?
A series of new guidelines aim to standardise and mainstream ESG reporting by Chinese mining companies, but gaps remain.
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