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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Mining's toxic timebomb: dams full of poisonous waste are dotted around the world. What happens when they burst?

A tailings dam collapse at a Chinese copper mine in Zambia released over 50 million cubic liters of acid and heavy metals into the Kafue River, causing widespread environmental devastation, water supply shutdowns, and agricultural destruction affecting millions of people.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

More than 200 killed in landslide at DRC coltan mine

A landslide triggered by heavy rains has killed more than 200 people at the Rubaya coltan mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorities said. DRC's Ministry of Mines said on Wednesday that about 70 children were among the victims, and others who were injured were evacuated to medical facilities in the city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Chile mine collapse: Search ends after 5 miners found dead DW 08/04/2025

Aquiles Cubillos stated, "Today we finally found [dead] the last of the missing workers," confirming the recovery of the last miner after days of searching.
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The Okular278 serves as a mausoleum for victims of a mining disaster, offering solace through artful displays of remembrance.
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