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Sangdong mine eyes role in securing tungsten for chip industry
The Sangdong mine in Yeongwol County, Gangwon Province, is emerging as a strategic asset in efforts to build a non-Chinese tungsten supply chain for the semiconductor industry. Operated by Almonty Korea Tungsten Corp. (AKTC), the mine is one of the…
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…
Barrick Mining Corp. stock rises Friday, outperforms market
Shares of Barrick Mining Corp. ABX advanced 2.69% to C$65.56 Friday, in what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the Canadian market, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index GSPTSE rising 0.70% to 36,620.23. Barrick Mining Corp. closed…
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…
What The Mines Are In Silo & What Is Being Mined
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Silo season 3. Silo 's mines are often shrouded in mystery and only mentioned in specific circumstances, but the show quietly reveals enough about the location to make them just the right level of enigmatic. The mines…
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…
A copper mining giant just swapped 1,700 diesel trucks for electric ones
A 350-ton electric mining truck just rolled off a Chinese production line Zijin Longking ZL230E's battery holds 1,400 kWh, enough to power dozens of typical homes It charges from 10% to 90% in about 25 minutes Zijin Longking has launched the…
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…
BlackRock Inc. Invests $1.09 Billion in Hecla Mining Company $HL
BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 70,368,033 shares of the basic…
Deutsche Bank AG Buys New Position in Aris Mining Co. $ARIS
Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in Aris Mining Co. (NYSE:ARIS - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 1,429,958 shares of the company's stock…
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