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In U.S., rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater
In the Appalachian region stretching through the U.S. state of West Virginia, the reddish water flowing out of retired coal mines is acidic, full of heavy metals and toxic for the environment. But that water is also rich in rare earths, the highly…
Wildfires expose - and detonate - buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII
ELSENBORN, Belgium (AP) — The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking beneath the blackened landscape: rusty bombs and mines from World War I and II that threaten crews responding to the…
George Russell on title fight with teammate Kimi Antonelli: 'The pressure's off, it's mine to gain
George Russell has said he no longer feels like he is in a title battle and has attributed his strong performance at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix to feeling less pressure as the second half of the season gets underway. Russell won Saturday's…
Does a copper-nickel mine near Minnesota's Boundary Waters make sense?
This story is a part of a series on potential mining near the Boundary Waters. See more stories here. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's ban on mining in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is reigniting an ongoing debate. Advocates say a…
Subterranean salad: underground farmers seek solution to food crisis in disused UK mines
It has the vibe of a Bond villain's underground lair but the workers in hi-vis and helmets aren't weighing and packing hard drugs or parts for a death laser. It's pak choi and lettuce. More than 1,000 metres down, researchers in North Yorkshire…
European wildfires expose, detonate buried bombs and mines from past wars
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking beneath the blackened landscape: rusty bombs and mines from World War I and II that threaten crews responding to the flames. Some of the weapons have…
Central African Republic shuts down collapsed gold mining site that killed more than 100
BANGUI, Central African Republic -- The Central African Republic's government Saturday closed down a gold mining site that killed more than 100 people when it collapsed earlier this week, citing non-compliance with regulatory procedures. Ruffin…
EXCLUSIVE - Tom Emmer: Tim Walz Mining Ban Empowers China, Kills Union Jobs
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) said Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's order blocking copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters will empower foreign adversaries like China and kill union jobs across the state's northern Iron Range. Speaking with…
Wildfires expose and detonate buried bombs, mines from WWI and WWII
Updated: 10:53 AM EDT Aug 22, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Wildfires expose and detonate buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII Updated: 10:53 AM EDT Aug 22, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ ELSENBORN, Belgium — The wildfires burning…
In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater
But that water is also rich in rare earths, the highly coveted minerals needed for many high-tech products such as smartphones and the clean energy industry that have become a focus of geopolitical competition. Some believe this acid mine drainage…
Bird's eye view: Canada's drone economy is taking off
When most people hear the word “drone”, they often think of military applications. Yet the most significant growth in Canada's drone sector is occurring elsewhere. Across agriculture, mining, infrastructure inspection, construction…
Europe fires: Wildfires expose, detonate buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII in France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands
ELSENBORN, Belgium -- The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking beneath the blackened landscape: rusty bombs and mines from World War I and II that threaten crews responding to the flames. Some…
Drive for nuclear power boosts uranium industry-and tribal health concerns in Southwest
WHITE MESA, Utah — On a hot April day, Malcolm Lehi maneuvered his Jeep Wrangler over a rough dirt road past junipers and sagebrush in search of Entrance Spring on land long connected to his tribe, the Ute Mountain Ute. The cool, mossy…
Kids in Cornwall queue for baked beans just minutes from A-Listers' playground
It's the seaside playground for A-Listers from Taylor Swift to Oscar winner Cate Blanchett. But children in Cornwall are queuing for baked beans at food banks to get through the summer holiday. A mix of low paid, seasonal jobs, poor public…
Kenya's gold rush: Was it sparked by the discovery of a $200 nugget by a goat herder?
A goat herder from a remote area of western Kenya has told the BBC his discovery of a golden nugget has sparked a gold rush, overwhelming his small village over the last few weeks. When people found out that 33-year-old Manasse Lomachar had sold…
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