Gallery: Mining tunnel collapses near Jõhvi - Tartu highway
A mining tunnel collapse near Jõhvi has created a large hole in the ground, prompting emergency services to secure the area.
STJ resumes trial that may reinstate former Vale president among defendants for dam collapse in Brumadinho
The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice is set to resume a trial that could potentially reinstate Fábio Schvartsman, the former president of Vale, as a defendant in the criminal case regarding the 2019 Brumadinho dam collapse.
Unusually Many Mine Tremors – 500 Working Above Ground
Over 500 miners have been reassigned to work above ground after a series of unusual tremors and a collapse at the Garpenberg mine in Sweden.
Three injured in a mine collapse in Garpenberg
Three people were injured in a mine collapse at a Boliden-owned mine in Garpenberg, Sweden.
Mining poses risk of collapse and families leave homes in Poconé (MT)
Residents of Poconé, Brazil, are being evacuated due to the risk of building collapses caused by illegal mining activities beneath their houses.
Without tailings dams: understand how the new model adopted by Samarco works after the collapse in Mariana (MG)
Samarco has adopted a new mining model without using tailings dams since the rupture of their Fundão dam in 2015, focusing on safety and sustainability.
DRC: Overexploitation and Lack of Safety Regulations Lead to Mining Collapses
A recent mining collapse in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has raised serious concerns over safety regulations and the high-risk conditions faced by local miners.
Mine collapses in eastern Congo, with official death toll disputed by M23 rebels
A mine collapse in eastern Congo has resulted in a disputed death toll between local authorities and the M23 rebel group.
Mine collapse in eastern Congo leaves 200 dead
At least 200 people are reported dead following a coltan mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Controversy in Congo Over Serious Mining Collapse: Authorities Report Landslide, Rebels Speak of Bombs
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, over 200 people have died in a mining collapse, with conflicting accounts between government officials and rebel groups regarding the cause and casualty figures.
Children among 200 dead in mine collapse
A landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in DR Congo has resulted in over 200 fatalities, including around 70 children.
Over 200 people died in a mine collapse in Congo - among them over 70 children
A landslide in a mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 200 fatalities, including more than 70 children, due to heavy rains.
At least six dead after a mine shaft collapses in eastern DR Congo
At least six people died in a shaft collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been plagued by unsafe working conditions and is controlled by M23 rebels.
Samarco's president projects final phase of operational resumption: 'Gradual, responsible, and safe'
Samarco prepares to enter its final phase of operational resumption by 2028, emphasizing safety and sustainability following the 2015 dam disaster.
Federal Justice begins hearings on the collapse of the dam in Brumadinho
The Federal Justice in Brazil has commenced hearings related to the Brumadinho dam collapse that occurred in January 2019, which resulted in 272 fatalities.
Miner Glencore to give $2bn to shareholders despite profit slump
Glencore will distribute $2 billion to shareholders despite a 6% decline in annual profits and the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto.
Nigeria: Three Killed, Four Injured As Mining Pit Collapses in Ebonyi
Three individuals died and four others were injured following a mining pit collapse in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Three feared dead, others injured in Ebonyi mining pit collapse
A mining pit collapse in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, has resulted in at least three fatalities and several injuries.
Guinea: The collapse of an artisanal gold mine leaves at least eleven dead in the east of the country
An artisanal gold mine collapse in eastern Guinea has resulted in the deaths of at least eleven people, including ten women.
DR Congo: 12 dead in the collapse of an artisanal mine near Kolwezi
Twelve artisanal miners have died in a mine collapse near Kolwezi, marking another tragic incident in the region that raises concerns about mining safety.
Court orders immediate suspension of Vale's operations in Ouro Preto after structural collapse
A court in Minas Gerais has ordered Vale to halt all operations at the Fábrica Mining Complex in Ouro Preto following a structural collapse.
USA: In Cheerful Service for Climate Collapse
The article discusses the Trump administration's promotion of coal mining through the introduction of a mascot, amidst a broader agenda of returning to fossil fuel reliance.
Coesfeld: County Road Collapses Over About 80 Meters
In Coesfeld, a county road has collapsed into a quartz pit after the slope gave way, but no injuries were reported thanks to timely alerts from vigilant drivers.
The Incredible True Story of 33 Miners Trapped Miles Underground
On August 5, 2010, in the Atacama Desert of Chile, thirty-three miners were trapped underground after a massive rock collapse blocked their only exit during a routine mining operation.
South Africa: Experts Warn of Environmental Risks at Lily Mine - South African News Briefs - February 6, 2025
Experts are raising concerns about significant environmental hazards posed by rising floodwaters at the abandoned Lily gold mine near Barberton, which ceased operations following a fatal structural collapse in 2016.
Collapse of a coltan mine kills at least 200 in the Democratic Republic of Congo; watch video
A coltan mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo, controlled by the M23 armed group, has resulted in at least 200 fatalities, with locals working in hazardous conditions.
Missing worker could be trapped 1km underground after Queensland mine collapses
A worker is missing and another is hospitalized following a roof collapse at the Curragh coalmine in central Queensland, with rescue crews actively searching for the trapped individual believed to be 1km underground.