A methane leak set off the explosion, the country’s official media said, and a rescue effort was underway for those believed to be trapped in the mine.
Tag: Mines and Mining
In Papua New Guinea, Pope Hears Plea for Climate Action
Pope Francis is visiting Papua New Guinea, which has been exploited for its natural resources and is imperiled by rising sea levels.
The Angry East
As east Germans vote, a region in decline is searching for answers on the political extremes.
Diamond Found in Botswana Is World’s 2nd-Largest Ever at 2,492 Carats
The diamond was unearthed using new technology, and miners hope it will bring back luster to a struggling industry.
War Is Draining Ukraine’s Male-Dominated Work Force. Enter the Women.
More and more women are replacing men mobilized in the army. But there are not enough of them to make up for the labor shortage affecting the economy.
‘Bad Blood’ Stalks a Lithium Mine in Serbia
A Rio Tinto mine that Europe sees as a critical source for electric vehicle batteries has been the target of enormous protests. “I don’t need green cars. I need green apples and green grass,” said one opponent.
In Georgia’s Depressed Heartland, Pining for the Soviet Past
While most Georgians support closer integration with Western Europe, many people in industrial areas that collapsed along with Communism in the 1990s express nostalgia for the old Soviet prosperity.
A.I. Helped to Spot a Copper Mining Bonanza in Zambia
The deposit, in Zambia, could make billions for Silicon Valley, provide minerals for the energy transition and help the United States in its rivalry with China.
Fight Over Seabed Agency Leadership Turns Nasty
An election over the future of a United Nations-affiliated organization could determine whether the Pacific Ocean floor will soon be mined for metals used in electric vehicles.
Ukraine Plans Privatization Push to Help Fund War Effort
The government hopes to sell off a range of companies to fund the military and stabilize the economy as the grueling conflict with Russia drains its coffers.