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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

I survived Aberfan mining tragedy. I had to identify children before parents were told

Mair Morgan, one of the last survivors of the Aberfan mining disaster, recounts the harrowing experience of identifying deceased children during the tragedy's aftermath 60 years ago.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 β€’ 14:44 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ 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 β€’ 09:39 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 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 β€’ 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 β€’ 07:35 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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 β€’ 09:30 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Diver Who Worked on Excavating Korean Remains from the Japanese Jōsei Undersea Coal Mine Dies of Cardiac Arrest

A diver from Taiwan died of cardiac arrest while conducting excavations of remains at the Jōsei Undersea Coal Mine, where many Korean workers perished during Japanese occupation.

Feb 7 β€’ 07:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Niger intends to sue the French company Orano for causing an environmental disaster

The Nigerien government has announced plans to sue the French company Orano in national and international courts for allegedly causing an environmental disaster due to pollution from mining waste.

Feb 5 β€’ 06:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly DRC Mine Disaster Highlights Human Cost of Coltan

A landslide at a coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 200 deaths, prompting calls from Global Witness for businesses and governments to consider the human toll of rare earth mineral extraction.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

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.

Feb 2 β€’ 11:59 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
World

Mining disaster in DR Congo: Hundreds dead in landslide at coltan mine

A mudslide following heavy rainfall has resulted in over 200 deaths at Congo's largest coltan mine in Rubaya, located in a rebel-held area in the eastern part of the country.

Feb 1 β€’ 15:04 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
World

Drama in the Congolese Mine: Over 200 People Dead

A recent mine disaster in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 individuals.

Jan 31 β€’ 16:04 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Life & Tech

Copper price on track for biggest rise in 15 years amid global shortage fears

Copper prices are set for their largest increase in over 15 years due to fears of global shortages fueled by tariff uncertainties and mining disaster risks.

Dec 29 β€’ 13:27 UTC

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