‘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.
“They All Died,” Said the Miners, Mining Their Forgotten Lives
The article explores the poignant experiences of a mining family's struggles through a reflective narrative written by a sociologist examining the social dimensions of life in a now-defunct mining community in South Korea.
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.
Liberia: Stakeholders Demand Accountability, Fair Share of Extractive Wealth for Locals
Stakeholders at the Alternative Mining Indaba in Cape Town emphasize the need for communities near mining sites to benefit from extractive wealth.
Vizsla Silver confirms that five miners remain missing
Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver has confirmed that five of its workers are still missing, expressing concern for their families and the community.
Between mourning and demands for justice, Zacatecas bids farewell to miners murdered in Sinaloa
The community of Cañitas de Felipe Pescador mourns the death of mining engineer José Ángel Hernández Vélez, kidnapped and murdered in Sinaloa.
"The Roaring HDV and after a Night of Four Devil's Half-Breeds." With Coal, Mining Families Depart
The closure of the ČSM Mine in Stonava marks the end of a long-standing tradition of coal mining in Silesian families, who relied on this industry for generations.
For now, I'm just looking around at the surface, says the miner who brought up the last cart of coal
A miner reflects on his experiences while bringing up the last cart of coal from a coal mine in Czechia.
The kaolin mine that faces two towns in Cuenca: 'Sooner or later it will be over and what will be left are the scars'
The majority rejection of Arguisuelas to open a new quarry conflicts with the neighboring town of Carboneras, which defends the activity to prevent depopulation.
Indigenous people raise fish in tanks to ensure safe food after mining contaminates rivers in the Yanomami Territory
The Sikamabiu community in the Yanomami Indigenous Land is raising fish in tanks as a sustainable food source following mercury contamination from illegal mining that devastated local fish populations.
Around 5,000 people participate in protest against suspension of mining activities in El Oro
Approximately 5,000 people gathered peacefully in El Oro to protest against the total suspension of mining plants mandated by the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Do you know ‘Cafe Angyeongdari’ operated by 9 seniors?
Cafe Angyeongdari, located in Jeongseon-gun, is a significant local tourism hub run by nine seniors, reflecting the history and culture of the area's mining community.
Nigeria: Plateau Suspends Mining, Imposes Curfew Amid Fresh Attacks
Authorities in Plateau State have suspended mining and imposed a curfew due to renewed violence, including the killing of three residents in the Kwi community.
DR Congo’s mining boom puts community forests at risk
In southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, mining expansion threatens community forests, alarming local residents about their land and livelihoods.
In Senegal, observing chimpanzees saves some from working in the mines
In Senegal's Kedougou region, local men have transitioned from dangerous mining work to research and observation of chimpanzees due to a long-running scientific project.
‘Durham’s other cathedral’: mining union hall reopens after £14m restoration
The Durham Miners’ Association headquarters, Redhills, has reopened after a £14 million restoration, aiming to serve as a cultural and community hub.