Mining & Permits: Riversgold is pushing ahead on approvals for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, with environmental reports nearing completion for site clearance and native vegetation clearing. Skills for Big Projects: Guinea’s Simandou iron ore partners say long-term success depends on training local workers alongside building rail and mine infrastructure. PFAS in Food: A California lawsuit alleges Driscoll’s conventional strawberries were contaminated with eight PFAS “forever chemicals,” raising fresh scrutiny of “green” marketing claims. Cybersecurity & Data Risk: Ecopetrol says an unauthorized actor accessed cloud storage tied to about 3,300 accounts and issued extortion demands after a blocked ransomware attempt. Water Stress from AI: New Zealand experts warn Southland’s consents for a hyperscale AI data centre may be too weak for long-term monitoring, even as the operator says it will prefer rainwater. Water Shortages Response: Greece is rolling out a €142m nationwide water plan—upgrades, irrigation, desalination and network fixes—to cut losses and boost resilience. Community Flood Housing: NSW unveiled a draft masterplan for 500+ flood-resilient homes in East Lismore, with climate-smart design and affordable housing targets. Mining Safety Training: Zimbabwe plans to train and license about 600,000 artisanal miners to reduce fatal accidents and formalize the sector. Climate Storytelling: Human Rights Watch and Mark Ruffalo’s immersive “Solwata” documentary will premiere at Venice, focusing on Pacific communities facing relocation from sea-level rise.