From an Alabama Coal Mine Strike to an Amazon Warehouse
BROOKWOOD, Ala. — Braxton Wright is a second-generation coal miner, a die-hard…
Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Critical Mineral Supply
The United States imported more than half its supply of at least…
Desperate for Cash, Afghans Toil in Mines That Are Deadlier Than Ever
CHINARAK COAL MINE, Afghanistan — Choking on dust, Mir Abdul Hadi emerged…
Will War Make Europe’s Switch to Clean Energy Even Harder?
At the Siemens Gamesa factory in Aalborg, Denmark, where the next generation…
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…
The Peculiar Charm of Coober Pedy, Australia’s Opal Capital
It could have been a Saturday night in any Australian town. Against…
Manchin’s Choice on Build Back Better: Mine Workers or Mine Owners
Chris Hamilton, the president of the West Virginia Coal Association, which represents…
Worker Killed in Pennsylvania Mine Collapse, State Officials Say
A worker was fatally injured in a mine collapse in Fayette County,…
Can A Sustainable Mining Experiment in New Caledonia Power Tesla’s Ambitions
Even with guardrails in place, natural resource extraction remains a sensitive issue…