Mining
Türkiye’s 1st mining crimes investigation bureau established
An investigation bureau on mining accident-related crimes has been established in the northern province of Zonguldak, where Türkiye's paramount coal mines are situated, marking a pioneering initiative in the country.
Spotlight on grave neglect at landslide-hit Erzincan mine
The focus of the debates has intensified on a series of severe negligence persisting for months that led to a landslide in a gold mine in the eastern province of Erzincan, with efforts steeping up to locate missing workers.
Mine collapse kills worker in northern Türkiye
A section of a coal mine collapsed in the northern province of Zonguldak late on Feb. 7, leaving one miner dead and injuring another, local media has reported.
A total of 35 miners were working at the mine affiliated with a private company in Zonguldak's Kilimli district, but only two miners were inside the section that caved in, Governor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu informed.
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Accident in the mine near Zaječar: Two people died
According to RTS, another worker was injured.
The injured person was transferred to the Health Center in Zajecar.
"Separation is an object on the surface, above the mine. The mining inspection went to the site to carry out an investigation," announced the Ministry of Mining and Energy.
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Deep ocean targeted for mining is rich in unknown life
A vast area at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean earmarked for controversial deep sea mineral mining is home to thousands of species unknown to science and more complex than previously understood, according to several new studies.
Tragedy: Father and Son were found Dead in a Mine near a Village in Bulgaria
A father and a son died, after they were buried allive during illegal coal mining near the Radomir village of Zhitusha.
The two were mining coal on the territory of the former mine.
The operation to remove the dead men continued for several hours, due to the danger of collapses and leakage of corrosive gas.
Newcrest snaps up its Australian rival
Australian mining company Newcrest said yesterday it had agreed to a takeover by U.S. rival Newmont, creating a world-leading gold producer in a deal worth 28.8 billion Australian dollars ($19 billion).
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Mining enterprises to invest up to 400 million this year
Greek mining enterprises are planning investments worth 300-400 million euros for this year, focusing on targets such as the digitization of production, the supply of new machinery equipment and security, the president of the Association of Mining Enterprises, Athanasios Kefalas, said this week.
‘Methane gas, lack of supervision reasons behind Bartın mine blast’
The presence of methane gas and lack of adequate supervision were some of the reasons behind the unfortunate mine blast in which 42 workers lost their lives in the northern province of Bartın's Amasra district, says a report by the parliamentary commission established to investigate the incident.
EPA proposes restrictions in fight over Alaska mine
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed restrictions that would block plans for a copper and gold mine in Alaska's Bristol Bay region, the latest in a long-running dispute over efforts by developers to advance the mine in a region known for its salmon runs.