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🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Premier wants to see ‘gold mine’ airport in downtown Toronto expanded for jets

Ontario Premier Doug Ford advocates for the expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to accommodate larger jets.

Feb 27 • 17:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another harsh report on the Río Turbio mine shows an unviable company that will be difficult to privatize

A recent report reveals that Yacimientos Carboníferos Río Turbio (YCRT) is heavily indebted, lacks proper documentation, and has a non-operational power plant, complicating governmental efforts to privatize the company.

Feb 27 • 15:34 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Traditional owners awarded $54m compensation for losses from major mine

Traditional owners in Australia have been awarded over $54 million in compensation for economic and spiritual losses due to the McArthur River Mine.

Feb 27 • 10:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Miner Painter’ Hwang Jae-hyung, who painted the scenes of Taebaek Coal Mine Village for over 40 years, passes away

Artist Hwang Jae-hyung, known for his realist depictions of labor scenes in the Taebaek coal mining area, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness.

Feb 27 • 06:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

It’s hard to imagine, but there could be tons of gold rising from the depths of the earth

A massive gold deposit, potentially containing over a thousand tons of gold, has been discovered beneath an existing mine in China's Hunan province, which could represent the largest gold find in history with a market value exceeding 72 billion euros.

Feb 26 • 17:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Merz in China: Chancellor's Trip to an Exhausted Gold Mine

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to China focuses on deepening economic cooperation despite the ongoing 'China shock' affecting Germany.

Feb 26 • 06:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The world's largest gold miner will invest US$800 million in Santa Cruz

US gold mining company Newmont has announced an investment of $800 million in Santa Cruz to extend the lifespan of its Cerro Negro mine beyond 2035.

Feb 25 • 17:46 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DR Congo launches drone strikes on M23 at key coltan mine

The DR Congo has initiated drone strikes against the M23 rebel group at a significant coltan mining site, highlighting ongoing conflict in the region.

Feb 25 • 16:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Wore a mask, shouted 'If you're not mine then no one will be...' before shooting the bride

In a shocking incident in Bihar, a jilted lover shot a bride during her wedding ceremony after expressing his unrequited love.

Feb 25 • 15:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Instead of a priest, he found a gold mine. The man wanted to help a woman in need, lost a million

A man aimed to help a woman in distress but ended up losing a million in a deceitful situation.

Feb 25 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Abandoned town slowly being reclaimed by nature where a fire burns underground

Centralia, Pennsylvania, is an abandoned town where nature is reclaiming the land, and an underground fire has been burning for decades, with only a few residents remaining.

Feb 25 • 05:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I took a DNA paternity test - my son isn't mine but I can't tell anyone'

A 30-year-old man faces emotional turmoil after a DNA test reveals he is not the biological father of his girlfriend's two-year-old son.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian Invention: O Pal-o-Mine, where art thou?

The Pal-o-Mine, a candy bar produced in New Brunswick, Canada, has a rich history as one of North America's oldest continuously produced sweets.

Feb 25 • 00:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Proposed Ring of Fire mine in northern Ontario clears another regulatory hurdle

The proposed mine in Ontario's Ring of Fire has passed another regulatory stage despite ongoing protests from a First Nation.

Feb 24 • 19:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They will invest US$800 million to expand a gold mine in Santa Cruz

U.S. mining company Newmont plans to invest $800 million to expand the Cerro Negro gold mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina, aiming to extend its lifespan beyond 2035.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting for the Strategic Coltan Mine in Rubaya

Battles intensify in North Kivu, DRC, over control of the vital coltan mine in Rubaya amid U.S. military aid discussions.

Feb 24 • 14:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Gold Mine of Kalamaja: A Tool for One, a Jewelry for Another, for a Third...

The article explores the various monetary items found in Kalamaja, Tallinn, shedding light on the historical currency used in the 15th century and related artifacts.

Feb 24 • 12:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See what the city in Tocantins is like where a R$ 1.4 billion gold mine will be installed

Monte do Carmo, a quiet city in Brazil’s Tocantins state with a rich historical heritage, is on the brink of an economic transformation due to the advent of a significant gold mining project worth R$ 1.4 billion.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mίνος Mάτσας: "Everything intertwines sweetly in my mind…"

Minos Matsas is set to perform at VOX for two special musical nights titled "Mine or Borrowed" in March, blending his original songs with favorites that have influenced him.

Feb 24 • 08:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Record Production At B2gold As Open Pit Winds Down

B2Gold's Otjikoto Mine in Namibia achieved significant gold production in 2025, generating record revenue for the company.

Feb 23 • 18:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The world's oldest water has been found - do not try to drink it!

Scientists discovered ancient water trapped deep in a Canadian mine, raising questions about its origin and potential ecosystems.

Feb 23 • 17:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

SEND reforms sound positive - but I fear they will do more harm for children like mine

A mother expresses concern that proposed SEND reforms may ultimately undermine support for children with special educational needs.

Feb 23 • 12:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the baby's death in Alytus - a confession from a mother overwhelmed with pain and guilt: "I wouldn't wish such a life as mine on anyone"

A mother in Alytus shares her devastating experience following the tragic death of her newborn son, highlighting the exhaustion and social pressures she faced.

Feb 23 • 10:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Police to scour mine shafts in search for missing outback mum

Police are expanding their search for missing woman Trisha Graf by examining mineshafts near Andamooka, where her car was found abandoned.

Feb 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See when the gold mine valued at R$ 1.4 billion is expected to start operating in Tocantins

A gold mining project valued at approximately R$ 1.4 billion is set to begin operations in Tocantins, Brazil, around mid-2026, with expectations of generating 2,000 jobs in the region.

Feb 22 • 10:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Mine's alternative tailings dam site proposal labelled 'lesser of two evils'

Mining company MMG proposes an alternative site for a tailings dam in Tasmania's Exe Valley after facing environmental opposition to previous plans.

Feb 21 • 23:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fire broke out in the mine in Keminmaa

A fire at the Kemin chrome mine in Keminmaa was extinguished by employees before rescue services arrived.

Feb 21 • 22:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Cruel Century: The Secret of the Forgotten Tin Mine of the Third Reich

The article discusses challenges in accessing the content about a forgotten tin mine from the Third Reich.

Feb 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Portuguese group Mota-Engil negotiates with the government for a railway, port, and mine in Bahia rejected by Vale

Mota-Engil is in final negotiations with the Brazilian federal government to gain control over significant infrastructure projects in Bahia.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Elvis's Return: Unseen Footage from the Abandoned Salt Mine Shows the Rock King's Life

A new documentary titled 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert' reveals previously unseen footage of Elvis Presley during his peak creative period in the 1970s Las Vegas residency.

Feb 20 • 14:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

An Original Idea: Let Microbes Mine Metals in Space

Scientists are experimenting with using microbes to extract precious minerals from asteroid materials in microgravity environments.

Feb 20 • 10:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG probes Plateau mine tragedy after 37 deaths

The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated an investigation into a mining disaster in Plateau State that left at least 37 miners dead and 25 others hospitalized.

Feb 20 • 09:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Worst Mine Disaster: 'Here I Am, Get Me Out of Here!'

The article recounts the catastrophic mining disaster that occurred 80 years ago in Bergkamen, Germany, which resulted in the deaths of over 400 miners.

Feb 20 • 08:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Survivors Relive Tragic Moments of Plateau Mine Disaster

Survivors of a gas explosion in a Plateau State mining site are urging government assistance for the families of those who died in the tragic incident.

Feb 20 • 07:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Silver is historically expensive, and Finland's only silver mine in Sotkamo keeps improving

Sotkamo Silver, Finland's sole silver mine, has seen record-high revenue and profit growth, attributed to rising global silver prices.

Feb 20 • 07:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Seaküla Simson: the president said that you have so many decorations, does mine even fit anymore?

Seaküla Simson discusses her numerous awards and decorations as a renowned sculptor and her experiences in preparing for a special event.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PM OLYMPIC ⟩ Johanna Talihärm: I want the next generation to have a better sports experience than mine

Estonian biathlete Johanna Talihärm expresses her joy at being elected to the International Olympic Committee's athlete commission, emphasizing the importance of improving sports experiences for future generations.

Feb 19 • 16:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

After the last mine, the last coal washer will also end in Karviná

Karviná is set to see the closure of its last coal washer following the end of operations at its final mine, marking a significant transition in the region's industrial landscape.

Feb 19 • 14:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Toxic gas leak kills nearly 40 miners

A toxic gas leak in Nigeria's Kampani Zurak mine has resulted in the deaths of nearly 40 miners, with many more hospitalized due to exposure to poisonous gases.

Feb 19 • 11:08 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Toxic gas leak at mine in Nigeria kills 37 people

A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria resulted in the deaths of 37 people and hospitalized 26 others.

Feb 19 • 10:26 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Dozens killed in suspected gas leak at Nigerian mine

A suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a mine in Nigeria has resulted in at least 37 fatalities, marking another deadly incident in the country's mining sector.

Feb 19 • 09:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Toxic gas leak in a mine in Nigeria – many dead

A toxic gas leak in a Nigerian mine has resulted in the deaths of approximately 40 people and over 20 injuries.

Feb 19 • 09:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The mine may lose a key customer. A chain reaction would start

A critical local mine may face significant operational challenges if it loses a key customer, potentially triggering wider economic consequences.

Feb 19 • 09:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Workers trapped in diamond mine after landslide

Five mine workers are trapped underground in South Africa due to a landslide that flooded their working shaft.

Feb 19 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Poisonous gases killed dozens in a mine in Nigeria

Toxic gases have claimed the lives of 37 workers in a mine in central Nigeria, with dozens more hospitalized.

Feb 19 • 09:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Utterly charming' period drama with near perfect rating on BBC iPlayer now

The film 'The Crime is Mine' is a French crime comedy directed by François Ozon, featuring Isabelle Huppert and focusing on themes of fame, gender, and justice during the 1930s.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 19, 2026

A gas leak at a mine in Nigeria has left at least 33 miners dead and raised concerns about mining safety standards in the region.

Feb 19 • 07:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Explosion Kills Over 30 Miners in Plateau, Ministry Orders Mine Shut

A devastating explosion at a mining site in Plateau, Nigeria, has claimed the lives of over 30 miners, prompting the government to shut down operations at the site.

Feb 19 • 06:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG seals Plateau mine after gas leak kills 37

The Nigerian Federal Government has closed a mine in Plateau State following the death of 37 villagers from toxic gas exposure during artisanal mining activities.

Feb 19 • 00:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Toxic gas exposure kills 37 at Plateau mine – Police

A toxic gas exposure incident at a mining site in Zurak community, Nigeria resulted in 37 fatalities and 26 hospitalizations, prompting police investigations.

Feb 18 • 22:30 UTC

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