Working in railways, mines, and mills caused thousands of deaths in the early 20th century and before. Photos show the ...

Senators quizzed Trump's Interior secretary nominee, proposed EPA administrator and Treasury secretary nominee.

106 illegal miners were arrested for illegal mining at the old Buffelsfontein Gold Mine in Stilfontein, North West Province. Among those arrested on Tuesday are 67 from Mozambique, 26 from Lesotho, ...

South Africa, known for its vast gold reserves, has a significant number of gold mines. Illegal mining is prevalent in many areas. Groups of miners often illegally enter abandoned mines, left behind ...

"Navy divers, who were requisitioned for rescue operations since January 7 have been withdrawn and moved out of the site," another official said. Nine workers were trapped inside the mine in Umrangsu ...

Arch has coal mines in West Virginia and Wyoming. The company is touting its export capabilities at a time when global coal use has rebounded strongly after plummeting during the pandemic ...

Marco Rubio (R-FL) is confirmed as Trump’s secretary of state. Justice, a West Virginia coal baron, plans to focus on domestic energy production in his first term, describing the United States ...

FILE - Police officers and private security personnel stand by the opening of a reformed gold mineshaft where illegal miners are trapped in Stilfontein, South Africa, Friday, Nov.15, 2024. (AP ...

TSX-V-listed West Red Lake Gold Mines has appointed Hayley Halsall-Whitney to the role of VP operations. She most recently held the position of general manager at Wesdome Gold Mines’ Eagle River ...

PARIS — Interpol said Tuesday a major operation targeting illegal gold mining in West Africa has resulted in 200 arrests and the seizure of harmful chemicals, explosives and drugs. The operation ...