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Deep beneath Sicily, a working salt mine doubles as an underground wonderland with naturally rainbow-striped walls and a cathedral carved from pure salt. The centuries-old mine produces half a million tons of salt annually while showcasing nature's artistry.
Abandoned salt mines in China are becoming giant underground batteries that store enough renewable energy to power 200,000 homes. The breakthrough technology is helping the country lead the global clean energy transition while sharing affordable solutions with the world.
Deep beneath Yerevan, a 235-meter underground salt mine has helped thousands of asthma patients breathe easier for nearly 40 years. Now, as the government seeks private investment, this unique clinic shows how traditional healing methods are finding new life in modern healthcare.
A Ghanaian gold mine just became one of only three sites worldwide to use cutting-edge excavation technology that puts worker safety first. The new equipment combines power with protection in ways mining has never seen before.
Tanzania just canceled 40 mining licenses from companies that hoarded land without developing it, and plans to give those opportunities to women, youth, and people with disabilities instead. The move aims to fix environmental damage while opening doors for locals who've been shut out of the mining sector.
A Zimbabwean court just delivered a landmark ruling that puts environmental protection ahead of mining profits. The decision canceled two mining certificates and sent a clear message: follow environmental laws or lose your mining rights.
A Canadian company has cracked the code on making lithium mining dramatically cheaper and cleaner. The breakthrough could accelerate the shift to affordable electric vehicles while creating hundreds of jobs.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority intercepted over 200 mining machines hidden in 14 containers at Tema Port, marking a major victory in the fight against illegal mining. The equipment, believed to be destined for environmentally destructive operations, will stay locked down until investigators confirm it can't fuel "galamsey" mining.
A Chinese company's electric mining trucks just passed real-world tests at one of Indonesia's largest nickel mines, slashing energy costs in half. The success is now sparking a partnership that could transform how the mining industry tackles climate change.
A Singapore investment firm just bet big on an Australian company that makes mining safer and faster. Their technology keeps the world's metal supply flowing while protecting workers.
A Ghanaian mining company is investing $20 million over five years to build schools, clinics, and training centers in communities that host their operations. After reviving a shuttered gold mine and rehiring 1,500 workers, Heath Goldfields is now focused on ensuring local families benefit from the wealth beneath their feet.
A remote copper mine in Queensland will run on Australia's largest off-grid renewable energy system, combining massive solar, battery, and backup power in a 15-year clean energy partnership. Mining companies across the country are racing to slash emissions and costs with similar green power solutions.
Two massive Chilean copper mines are getting nearly 1 GWh of battery storage to run entirely on renewable energy. It's one of the world's largest clean energy projects in mining, proving heavy industry can ditch fossil fuels completely.
Deep beneath Armenia's capital, a unique clinic 235 meters underground has helped asthma patients breathe easier for nearly 40 years, and now supporters are racing to save it through private investment and medical tourism.
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Three years of zero protest shutdowns in South Africa's platinum belt show how cooperation between mining companies, police, and communities can transform conflict into prosperity. The model is now spreading to other mining regions.
China's coal mines are releasing less methane per ton of coal than ever before, even as production rises. Smart mining shifts and better gas capture technology are turning a climate problem into progress.
Mining consumes massive amounts of dirty energy, but a University of Nevada engineer is creating a blueprint to power these operations with renewable sources instead. His hybrid system could slash emissions without sacrificing the reliability mines need to operate.
Ghana just flipped the script on mining corruption by requiring local approval before any company can dig. District committees will now review every mining application before officials in the capital can issue a single license.
Ghana is rolling out a new technology system that will trace every ounce of gold back to its source mine by 2026. The move aims to crack down on illegal mining while rewarding responsible operators.
Ghana is transforming illegal mining into legal, eco-friendly cooperatives that will bring clean water and jobs to communities devastated by mercury pollution. Over 200 mining cooperatives launching by February will replace dangerous operations with safe, community-owned enterprises.
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