Tag: Mines and Mining

From an Alabama Coal Mine Strike to an Amazon Warehouse

BROOKWOOD, Ala. — Braxton Wright is a second-generation coal miner, a die-hard…

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Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Critical Mineral Supply

The United States imported more than half its supply of at least…

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Desperate for Cash, Afghans Toil in Mines That Are Deadlier Than Ever

CHINARAK COAL MINE, Afghanistan — Choking on dust, Mir Abdul Hadi emerged…

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Will War Make Europe’s Switch to Clean Energy Even Harder?

At the Siemens Gamesa factory in Aalborg, Denmark, where the next generation…

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How the War in Ukraine Could Slow the Sales of Electric Cars

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shaken the global market for nickel just…

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The Peculiar Charm of Coober Pedy, Australia’s Opal Capital

It could have been a Saturday night in any Australian town. Against…

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Manchin’s Choice on Build Back Better: Mine Workers or Mine Owners

Chris Hamilton, the president of the West Virginia Coal Association, which represents…

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Worker Killed in Pennsylvania Mine Collapse, State Officials Say

A worker was fatally injured in a mine collapse in Fayette County,…

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Can A Sustainable Mining Experiment in New Caledonia Power Tesla’s Ambitions

Even with guardrails in place, natural resource extraction remains a sensitive issue…

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