Duncan Money
@mininghistory.bsky.social
Historian and consultant. I work on mining, labour, migration and Southern Africa.
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Contact: [email protected]
More on https://duncan.money
Contact: [email protected]
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Useful archival cataloguing term found
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Useful archival cataloguing term found
There's a good article on maps in pre-modern Japan that's relevant for African history on this point about boundaries:
"Many of our conventional mapping practices are ill-suited to the complexities and nuances of pre-modern politics"
culturalanalytics.org/article/8486...
"Many of our conventional mapping practices are ill-suited to the complexities and nuances of pre-modern politics"
culturalanalytics.org/article/8486...
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
There's a good article on maps in pre-modern Japan that's relevant for African history on this point about boundaries:
"Many of our conventional mapping practices are ill-suited to the complexities and nuances of pre-modern politics"
culturalanalytics.org/article/8486...
"Many of our conventional mapping practices are ill-suited to the complexities and nuances of pre-modern politics"
culturalanalytics.org/article/8486...
It's a great book and open access too so you can read it for free:
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/extractio...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/extractio...
www.bloomsbury.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
It's a great book and open access too so you can read it for free:
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/extractio...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/extractio...
"Mining in Zambia creates a steady stream of income for companies registered in Switzerland, while much of the economic, political and environmental costs of mining are borne by Zambians." (p. 150)
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
"Mining in Zambia creates a steady stream of income for companies registered in Switzerland, while much of the economic, political and environmental costs of mining are borne by Zambians." (p. 150)
Fascinating insight into the trading division of First Quantum Minerals - one of the biggest mining companies in Zambia - in @ritakesselring.bsky.social's book.
Switzerland is a regulatory regime not a physical place for such companies.
Switzerland is a regulatory regime not a physical place for such companies.
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Fascinating insight into the trading division of First Quantum Minerals - one of the biggest mining companies in Zambia - in @ritakesselring.bsky.social's book.
Switzerland is a regulatory regime not a physical place for such companies.
Switzerland is a regulatory regime not a physical place for such companies.
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"Ongoing digitization and cataloging work not only serves the interests of scholars and manuscript communities—it also creates crucial, publicly-accessible provenance records that provide an increasingly robust bulwark against manuscript theft and trafficking."
hmml.org/stories/reve...
hmml.org/stories/reve...
Reversal of Fates: Access Through Photographs can be a Counterbalance
“Cultural losses continue to beset communities around the world, especially in areas subject to armed conflict...”
hmml.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
"Ongoing digitization and cataloging work not only serves the interests of scholars and manuscript communities—it also creates crucial, publicly-accessible provenance records that provide an increasingly robust bulwark against manuscript theft and trafficking."
hmml.org/stories/reve...
hmml.org/stories/reve...
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Thank you to everyone who joined today’s talk! 🙌
@mininghistory.bsky.social’s insights on historians’ role in the mining industry sparked amazing discussions💡⛏️
Stay tuned for more events! 📚
#histSc
@mininghistory.bsky.social’s insights on historians’ role in the mining industry sparked amazing discussions💡⛏️
Stay tuned for more events! 📚
#histSc
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined today’s talk! 🙌
@mininghistory.bsky.social’s insights on historians’ role in the mining industry sparked amazing discussions💡⛏️
Stay tuned for more events! 📚
#histSc
@mininghistory.bsky.social’s insights on historians’ role in the mining industry sparked amazing discussions💡⛏️
Stay tuned for more events! 📚
#histSc
Very good point. What Ramaphosa says applies to some countries and has become a general talking point, even if does not apply to the country he is president of.
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Very good point. What Ramaphosa says applies to some countries and has become a general talking point, even if does not apply to the country he is president of.
South Africa's first gold refinery was established in 1920 to process gold that had previously been sent to London for processing. It's still in operation today.
November 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
South Africa's first gold refinery was established in 1920 to process gold that had previously been sent to London for processing. It's still in operation today.
Odd statement from Ramaphosa about no longer relying on extracting minerals only. South Africa began processing minerals "at the point of extraction" over a century ago.
November 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Odd statement from Ramaphosa about no longer relying on extracting minerals only. South Africa began processing minerals "at the point of extraction" over a century ago.
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The Royal Historical Society has published a very helpful guide to its various membership categories, including the Fellowship. If you're engaged in History study, research or teaching (including in public history, journalism & GLAM) & keen to support the discipline, do have a look. #Skystorians
Joining the Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society: a brief guide if you’re considering an application | Historical Transactions
blog.royalhistsoc.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Royal Historical Society has published a very helpful guide to its various membership categories, including the Fellowship. If you're engaged in History study, research or teaching (including in public history, journalism & GLAM) & keen to support the discipline, do have a look. #Skystorians
Part of a series of talks on mineral knowledge organised by @scarcerc.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Part of a series of talks on mineral knowledge organised by @scarcerc.bsky.social
Final chance to sign up to attend my talk "Mining the Past: What is the role of historians in the mining industry?"
Happening today at 3pm Central European Time:
univienna.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Happening today at 3pm Central European Time:
univienna.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SCARCE Colloquium: Duncan Money . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Duncan Money (Independent scholar)
"Mining the Past: What is the role of historians in the mining industry?"
Mining is an unusual industry. It is site-specific and has a fixed nature, you cannot jus...
univienna.zoom.us
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Final chance to sign up to attend my talk "Mining the Past: What is the role of historians in the mining industry?"
Happening today at 3pm Central European Time:
univienna.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Happening today at 3pm Central European Time:
univienna.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
I've never come across one.
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I've never come across one.
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Historians of South Africa, is there an accessible electronic database of legislation passed during Union of South Africa period? Trying to get exact wording of some Acts from 1910s to 1930s.
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Historians of South Africa, is there an accessible electronic database of legislation passed during Union of South Africa period? Trying to get exact wording of some Acts from 1910s to 1930s.
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I'm in this week's issue of @thecontinent.org with some reporting from Tarkwa, among others.
The Goldbod is making its mark but until we get rigorous traceability, there will be questions about the environmental price we pay for its economic gains. Full issue here: www.thecontinent.org
The Goldbod is making its mark but until we get rigorous traceability, there will be questions about the environmental price we pay for its economic gains. Full issue here: www.thecontinent.org
The Continent | Africa
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November 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I'm in this week's issue of @thecontinent.org with some reporting from Tarkwa, among others.
The Goldbod is making its mark but until we get rigorous traceability, there will be questions about the environmental price we pay for its economic gains. Full issue here: www.thecontinent.org
The Goldbod is making its mark but until we get rigorous traceability, there will be questions about the environmental price we pay for its economic gains. Full issue here: www.thecontinent.org
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All Protocol Observed
Welcome to Issue 221 of The Continent
Nigeria’s security crisis deepens: 26 girls abducted in Kebbi State, more kidnappings elsewhere, and a top general killed — symptoms of a long-running, underfunded, corruption-riddled breakdown.
More inside: bit.ly/221_TC
Welcome to Issue 221 of The Continent
Nigeria’s security crisis deepens: 26 girls abducted in Kebbi State, more kidnappings elsewhere, and a top general killed — symptoms of a long-running, underfunded, corruption-riddled breakdown.
More inside: bit.ly/221_TC
November 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
All Protocol Observed
Welcome to Issue 221 of The Continent
Nigeria’s security crisis deepens: 26 girls abducted in Kebbi State, more kidnappings elsewhere, and a top general killed — symptoms of a long-running, underfunded, corruption-riddled breakdown.
More inside: bit.ly/221_TC
Welcome to Issue 221 of The Continent
Nigeria’s security crisis deepens: 26 girls abducted in Kebbi State, more kidnappings elsewhere, and a top general killed — symptoms of a long-running, underfunded, corruption-riddled breakdown.
More inside: bit.ly/221_TC
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🚨Join us this monday for the second talk in this semester’s colloquium series. @mininghistory.bsky.social presents:
“Mining the Past: What is the role of historians in the mining industry?”
📅 Nov 24, 2025
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM CET
Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time: bit.ly/MiningThePast
#histSci
“Mining the Past: What is the role of historians in the mining industry?”
📅 Nov 24, 2025
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM CET
Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time: bit.ly/MiningThePast
#histSci
Mining the Past: What is the role of historians in the mining industry?
SCARCE Colloquium
Speaker: Duncan Money (Independent scholar)
University of Vienna
Online Event
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🚨Join us this monday for the second talk in this semester’s colloquium series. @mininghistory.bsky.social presents:
“Mining the Past: What is the role of historians in the mining industry?”
📅 Nov 24, 2025
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM CET
Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time: bit.ly/MiningThePast
#histSci
“Mining the Past: What is the role of historians in the mining industry?”
📅 Nov 24, 2025
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM CET
Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time: bit.ly/MiningThePast
#histSci
Have you considered undertaking the journey on foot next time? Might be less stressful, and quicker.
November 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Have you considered undertaking the journey on foot next time? Might be less stressful, and quicker.
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A tragic bridge collapse 🏗️ at the Kalando mine ⛏️ in the DRC 🇨🇩 has claimed at least 50 lives 🕯️ and left many injured 🚑. This heartbreaking event 😔 underscores the urgent need for safer conditions ⚠️ for artisanal miners.
At least 50 miners killed in Congo bridge collapse; unions demand action
The tragic bridge collapse at the Kalando artisanal copper and cobalt mine in Mulondo, Lualaba province, on 15November 2025, which claimed at least 50 lives and left dozens injured or missing, is a he...
www.industriall-union.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM
A tragic bridge collapse 🏗️ at the Kalando mine ⛏️ in the DRC 🇨🇩 has claimed at least 50 lives 🕯️ and left many injured 🚑. This heartbreaking event 😔 underscores the urgent need for safer conditions ⚠️ for artisanal miners.
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Wish I could attend this one!
✨For our second talk in this semester’s colloquium series, @mininghistory.bsky.social will present “Mining the Past: What is the role of historians in the mining industry?”⛏️📜
📅 Date: November 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00–4:30 PM CET
Learn more and register: bit.ly/MiningThePast
#histSci
📅 Date: November 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00–4:30 PM CET
Learn more and register: bit.ly/MiningThePast
#histSci
Mining the Past: What is the role of historians in the mining industry?
SCARCE Colloquium
Speaker: Duncan Money (Independent scholar)
University of Vienna
Hybrid Event
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Wish I could attend this one!
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The Price of Gold gets its first review!
"Historian John Sandlos and geographer Arn Keeling present a thorough and compulsively readable analysis of the slow-motion disaster that has unfolded at Giant Mine."
@mcgillqueensup.bsky.social
www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-price-...
"Historian John Sandlos and geographer Arn Keeling present a thorough and compulsively readable analysis of the slow-motion disaster that has unfolded at Giant Mine."
@mcgillqueensup.bsky.social
www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-price-...
The Price of Gold: Mining, Pollution, and Resistance in Yellowknife by John Sandlos and Arn Keeling
Reviewed by Dawn Macdonald
www.theseaboardreview.ca
November 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The Price of Gold gets its first review!
"Historian John Sandlos and geographer Arn Keeling present a thorough and compulsively readable analysis of the slow-motion disaster that has unfolded at Giant Mine."
@mcgillqueensup.bsky.social
www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-price-...
"Historian John Sandlos and geographer Arn Keeling present a thorough and compulsively readable analysis of the slow-motion disaster that has unfolded at Giant Mine."
@mcgillqueensup.bsky.social
www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-price-...
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The Real Metalworkers of Middle Eastern antiquity, second episode just dropped
Well this 2,600-year-old clay letter was a journey.
It comes from the archive of a goldsmith named Nabû-zeru-iddin in the heart of ancient Assyria. We’ve got someone left on read, a lawsuit, a mean step-mom, and people who get drunk and steal silver.
It comes from the archive of a goldsmith named Nabû-zeru-iddin in the heart of ancient Assyria. We’ve got someone left on read, a lawsuit, a mean step-mom, and people who get drunk and steal silver.
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Real Metalworkers of Middle Eastern antiquity, second episode just dropped
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Well this 2,600-year-old clay letter was a journey.
It comes from the archive of a goldsmith named Nabû-zeru-iddin in the heart of ancient Assyria. We’ve got someone left on read, a lawsuit, a mean step-mom, and people who get drunk and steal silver.
It comes from the archive of a goldsmith named Nabû-zeru-iddin in the heart of ancient Assyria. We’ve got someone left on read, a lawsuit, a mean step-mom, and people who get drunk and steal silver.
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Well this 2,600-year-old clay letter was a journey.
It comes from the archive of a goldsmith named Nabû-zeru-iddin in the heart of ancient Assyria. We’ve got someone left on read, a lawsuit, a mean step-mom, and people who get drunk and steal silver.
It comes from the archive of a goldsmith named Nabû-zeru-iddin in the heart of ancient Assyria. We’ve got someone left on read, a lawsuit, a mean step-mom, and people who get drunk and steal silver.
You make what is effectively a deposit with the train company to get your ticket, and then when the train is invariably severely delayed you get all your money back.
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
You make what is effectively a deposit with the train company to get your ticket, and then when the train is invariably severely delayed you get all your money back.