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Codelco Races to Rescue Workers After Accident at Chilean Mine
Two workers died Sunday after a snow avalanche struck Codelco 's giant El Teniente copper mine in Chile, marking the latest fatal accident to hit the state-owned producer. The two workers who had been missing were found dead, Codelco said in an…
Locarno Title 'Rapture' Director Dominic Sangma Confronts Unregulated Stone Mining in Busan Asian Project Market Drama 'Veil of Dust'
A villager maimed by a mining blast and his wife's fight for compensation open up a story of exploitation, complicity and indigenous belief in “ Veil of Dust,” the new project from “Rapture” director Dominic Sangma. The…
Best friend called her baby almost identical name to mine - it's causing a rift
Parents can spend months, or even years picking out the perfect name for their child - with many having a particular name in mind from when they were children themselves. Choosing a name is a hugely important task, as it is something that will…
Chile's Codelco reports mudslide at El Teniente mine; three workers affected
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Oct 12, 2026, 06:35 AM SANTIAGO, Oct 11 - Chile's state-owned copper miner Codelco said on Sunday a mudslide had occurred at its El Teniente mine, adding that one of the three…
At least 72 Sudanese miners killed in air strike: Rights monitor
An air raid at a gold mine near the disputed Sudan-Egypt border has killed at least 72 workers, according to a Sudanese rights group, after survivors described scenes of chaos in the mountainous region. Emergency Lawyers, which documents atrocities…
Which Precious Metals ETF Is the Better Buy: abrdn's Silver SIVR or VanEck's Gold Miners GDX?
The abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR +2.53%) tracks silver prices directly with a lower expense ratio, while the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX +2.95%) provides diversified exposure to gold-producing companies. Investors often look to precious…
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, the latest in a streak of weapons tests
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea's military said, adding to a recent streak of weapons demonstrations that has heightened tensions during a prolonged freeze…
Airstrikes kill dozens of gold miners on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says
At least 72 workers were killed by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border, a Sudanese rights group said on Sunday, after survivors described scenes of chaos in the mountainous region. The Emergency Lawyers rights organisation accused…
North Korea launches ballistic missiles in latest weapons test
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Monday, South Korea's military said, in its latest weapons test amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The missiles were fired at around 9:20 a.m. local time…
Dozens of gold prospectors killed in strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says
At least 72 civilians who had been prospecting for gold in a border region of Sudan have been killed in air strikes, a regional rights group says. Emergency Lawyers, based in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, said jets targeted the so-called…
Why a Chilean salt flat is a microcosm of the extractive frontiers of green capitalism
A high-altitude desert plateau traverses Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. I am on the Chilean side, sitting in a Jeep along with two other researchers. The afternoon air is thin and brisk but the sun is piercing – a combination I am familiar…
Sunday Sundries 106: Postcard from London & 2 Books Coming Out That AREN'T Mine
Welcome to Sunday Sundries, the antidote to—or at least a distraction from—your Sunday Scaries. Hello from the train from London to Edinburgh, Dorothy, we're not on Amtrak anymore. There's a complimentary meal served on real plates.
Ameer Abdullah's Signature Moment Becomes Latest Example of Jaguars' Maturation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are 4-1, and it took every single member of the active roster to make it happen in Week 5. That included veteran running back Ameer Abdullah, who quietly made one of the biggest plays of the season…
Oil Rises After MidEast Attacks Spread And Escalate, Stoking Supply Fears
Several more tankers attacked in Strait Of Hormuz IRGC claims it has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz The Houthis have carried out yet another attack on Riyadh's international airport IEA urges more diesel releases as global market…
N. Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles after SK's hypersonic weapon test
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Monday, South Korea's military said, in an apparent show of force against the South's recent successful test-fire of a hypersonic missile. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said…
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