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Underwater salt mine closure in Ohio raises safety and supply concerns for winter
When water last month began gushing through a crack in the ceiling of a Morton Salt mine in Ohio, the company had only one option: shut the mine down for good. For locals in and around Fairport Harbor, it means the loss of 77 jobs; but for the…
Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Difficulty Falls 9.13% at Latest Reset
Bitcoin (BTC) miners faced a lower computing threshold for producing blocks after a 9.13% difficulty cut, while mempool.space data showed network computing power below its level a week earlier. The adjustment took effect at block 975,744, setting…
From waste oil to mining fuel: The company aiming to cut WA's reliance on imported diesel
The ongoing war in the Middle East has had a dramatic impact on the price of fuel across the nation, with diesel prices specifically climbing to never-before-seen heights, adding significant costs to WA's mining and agriculture industries. Now an…
2 oil tankers explode after hitting naval mines near Hormuz: Iran
Two oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz exploded and caught fire after striking naval mines, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Friday. According to a statement reported by Iranian state media…
Oil Tanker On Fire After Hitting Mine In Hormuz
Nov 14 (Reuters) – Iran's navy said an oil tanker caught fire on Saturday morning after hitting a naval mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Iran has imposed…
Two Oil Tankers Explode, Catch Fire After Hitting Naval Mines Near Hormuz: Iran's IRGC Navy
Tehran: Two oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz exploded and caught fire after striking naval mines, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Friday (local time). According to a statement reported by…
Indonesia President Prabowo orders greater share of mining benefits for the state
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Nov 14, 2026, 08:06 PM JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Nov 14 that the state should secure a greater share of benefits from all mining permits and, if…
Is his money mine and my money his? Here's how my husband and I split finances
SINGAPORE – As newlyweds a couple of years ago, my husband and I were determined to keep money talks to a minimum. A piece of advice a mentor gave me then was to prolong our “honeymoon period” as long as possible –…
Australia: Todd Russell, Beaconsfield mine disaster survivor, dies aged 54
Todd Russell, who was rescued alongside fellow miner Brant Webb from Tasmania's Beaconsfield gold mine in 2006 after 14 days trapped almost a kilometre underground, has died aged 54. He is survived by his wife, Donna, and three children. Russell's…
Strait of Hormuz in chaos as 3 oil tankers struck by mines, says Iran
Iran's military claims the ships turned off their tracking systems, ignored warnings, and sailed into a restricted area Three oil tankers are ablaze in the vital Strait of Hormuz after striking mines overnight, according to claims made by Iran's…
Iran's navy warns tankers against entering restricted Strait of Hormuz zone after vessel hits mine
Iran's Navy on Saturday warned tankers against entering a restricted maritime zone east of the Strait of Hormuz after an oil tanker reportedly caught fire and was immobilised after striking a naval mine while navigating the prohibited area despite…
Governor Kundi suspends all gold mining activities over illegal extraction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
By Fida Hussnain |Nov 14, 2026 |Updated 8 seconds ago PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi ordered the immediate suspension of all gold mining activities across the province and announced the cancellation of mining…
Coeur Mining (NYSE:CDE) Stock Rating Lowered by Wall Street Zen
Coeur Mining (NYSE:CDE - Get Free Report) was downgraded by investment analysts at Wall Street Zen from a 'hold' rating to a 'sell' rating in a research note issued on Saturday, Wall Street Zen reports. Gold Has Gone Sideways, But These 3 Stocks…
Bitcoin News: Paraguay's Miners Face 2027 Power Deadline as AI Deals Advance
Paraguay's electricity market is becoming increasingly competitive, and Bitcoin News is starting to highlight a growing problem for miners. The country's mining industry is expected to generate approx. $350 million in electricity revenue for state…
Devon port marks 300 years of involvement in clay trade
John Pike/Ball Clay Heritage Society A port has marked more than 300 years of being involved in clay exports around the world. The Port of Teignmouth in Devon handles more than 160,000 tonnes of clay each year, with shipments reaching markets as…
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