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The Denton pub that is proudly keeping 150 years of mining heritage alive
There's a pub in Denton that celebrates its 230th year in existence this year - but it wasn't always under the name it's most familiar with today. The Fletcher Arms, on Stockport Road, started life back in 1796 as the Waggon and Horses and has had…
Steel Ministry asks SAIL, NMDC to explore mining assets abroad
The Steel Ministry has asked its undertakings, SAIL and NMDC, to explore mineral assets abroad to help secure long-term raw material requirements and support input costs, an official said. Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) is India's largest…
North Korea says it test-fired an intermediate-range missile as tensions grow over mine blasts
North Korea said Saturday (October 3, 2026) it test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile that it claimed has manoeuvrable flight capabilities designed to evade missile defences in South Korea and Japan. The latest test comes amid…
Entire town sitting on top of a literal gold mine goes on sale
Would you like to become mayor of your very own Wild West town? It comes with a catch, however, you'll have to buy it first. The town of Belden, California, a Gold Rush settlement in the spectacular Sierra Nevada, has popped up on the market for…
First Mining Gold Nears Springpole Permit Decision, Eyes Major 2027 Milestones
First Mining Gold TSE: FF outlined upcoming permitting, feasibility and resource-development milestones for its Springpole and Duparquet gold projects, saying it has raised more than C$80 million to advance both assets over the next year. During a…
3 Trends That Will Push Copper Higher in 2028
Copper may not command headlines quite like gold or silver, but it shouldn't be overlooked. Often named 'Dr. Copper' for its reputation as a barometer of global economic health, this metal could be approaching a major inflection point. Over the…
The only comeback for coal | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
President Donald Trump has vowed to return America's declining coal industry to its glory days. But the only real revival of trying to put this polluting fuel back at its peak is its ability to destroy the health of its miners. U.S. coal miners are…
London Gold Body's Legal Fight Exposes Threat to Bullion Market
The industry body that sets the rules for the world's biggest gold market faces an existential legal battle in a London courtroom next week, in a case that could have far-reaching implications for how the industry polices its supply chain. The…
A $100m liability, a $50k donation and One Nation's sudden change of mind
One Nation received nearly $50,000 from one of Australia's biggest labour-hire firms after the party performed an eleventh-hour reversal and supported legislation that gutted several legal challenges in which the company, WorkPac, was potentially…
Viking Way reveals Lincolnshire's hidden heights and histories
If you have ever assumed Lincolnshire is a flat county, then think again. The village of Normanby le Wold sits 550ft (168m) above sea level – the sort of climb it is impossible not to feel during a long hike. We are following the Viking Way…
Viking Way reveals Lincolnshire's hidden heights and histories
Richard Stead, on the Viking Way, Lincolnshire and Paul Johnson, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire If you have ever assumed Lincolnshire is a flat county, then think again. The village of Normanby le Wold sits 550ft (168m) above sea level –…
I'm horrified by my friend's baby name - but I don't know whether to speak up
A woman has shared her h orror after learning the names her friend has chosen for her newborn baby, leaving her questioning the impact it could have on the child as they grow up. She turned to social media to ask fellow users whether she ought to…
North Korea launches ballistic missile 700 km. as hostilities heat up
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said, its latest missile launch this year, which came a day after it rejected Seoul's accusation that its mines wounded soldiers. The missile…
After about a year of using the scooter, I sold my car.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Gary Brown, an architectural visualization artist in Charlotte, North Carolina. It has been edited for length and clarity. My wife and I own a townhouse here in Charlotte. It's about four miles…
Luzerne County Arts and Entertainment Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2026
KINGSTON — The Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame held its 4th annual induction ceremony on Saturday at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts on the campus of Wyoming Seminary. The event featured live performances from the Back…
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