The spill happened on Feb. 18 when a tailings dam that holds acidic waste from a copper mine in the north of the country ...

A trial as to whether Australian mining giant BHP is liable for one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters concludes in ...

Copper is a vital mineral for energy storage, which is needed to accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy. The region ...

LONDON (AP) — A lawyer argued Thursday that global mining giant BHP Group should be held liable for Brazil’s worst ...

December 6, 1907 - Worst coal mine disaster in US history: 362 miners are killed in an explosion at the Monongah Nos. 6 and 8 coal mines in Monongah, West Virginia. December 19, 1907 - An explosion ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at mine disasters, accidents and deaths in the United States. This is a list of notable mine disasters and is not all-inclusive. December 6, 1907 – Worst coal mine ...

Tigray has long been recognized for its abundant geological wealth, particularly its rich deposits of gold. Historically, this resource has been a crucial part of local economies and cultural heritage ...

Mining company Lundin operated several sites in northern Chile. After a massive sinkhole opened up in 2022, the Alcaparrosa copper mine was temporarily closed. Local regulators have since ruled that ...