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In 1872, Alta, Utah, drew thousands of seasonal residents during a silver boom; by 1920, George Watson was reportedly its only resident

Once a bustling mining hub fueled by silver, Alta, Utah saw its fortunes decline in the 1920s. The last resident, George Watson, relinquished his land amid tax woes to the U.S. Forest Service, paving the way for ski area development. In 1938, the first chairlift was erected, marking the dawn…

The Economic Times · 9h ago

In the 1920s, Madrid, New Mexico, grew into a coal-mining town of 2,500; by 1960, only two families remained as demand for coal declined

Once a bustling coal mining hub, Madrid, New Mexico, boasted around 2,500 residents until the arrival of natural gas in 1949 prompted a swift decline in coal usage. By 1960, only two families remained amidst a landscape of deserted homes and shops. However, the 1970s ushered in a renaissance as…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

Residents oppose century-long quarry plan after community meeting in California

Residents of Wrightwood, California, are opposing a proposed open-pit quarry in Lone Pine Canyon after learning that the project had received a key county approval in 2019. A quarry planned on a 420-acre site involves extracting ultra-high-purity calcium carbonate by blasting down about 1,600 feet across open pits.

The Times of India · 18h ago

Leadville’s Irish pauper graves speak to the dangers of Colorado’s mining boom – and raise questions for today

Local Irish and Irish American communities unveiled a significant public history space near Leadville, Colorado, in 2023. Roughly 600 people gathered to pay tribute to the Leadville Irish Miners’ Memorial.

The Conversation · Nov 9

Uranium mining firm hires former deputy PM Dominic Raab for boardroom role

British firm Reveille Resources announced the appointment of Mr Raab as a non-executive director of the company.

Evening Standard · Nov 9

Trekking in Brazil’s Atlantic rainforests: ‘the day unfolds in a blaze of biodiversity’

Minas Gerais’ biodiversity sent Charles Darwin into ecstasies, but the area has always been dominated by mining. Now ecotourism offers a lifeline

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9

Why Rare Earths Are Becoming One of Technology's Most Important Challenges

The world's most advanced technologies depend on some surprisingly ordinary beginnings.

inkl · Nov 9

Jury Awards Damages To Neighbours: Sand mine ordered to pay $530,000; verdict seen as key for similar disputes

After years of persistent complaints regarding dust and noise produced by the nearby mining operation, Josephine and Keith Beadling have emerged victorious in their legal battle against G. Lopes Construction Inc. and Bette Maki. The jury’s ruling awarded them $530,000 for pain, suffering, and property damage raised by the mining…

The Times of India · Nov 8

Keiko Fujimori at 100 Days: $107 Billion Export Target, Security Wins, and an Approval Dive

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori used her first 100-day address to showcase investment and security measures, but falling approval ratings and congressional constraints underscore the challenges ahead.

Latin Times · Nov 7

India targets 300 million tonnes of steel production by 2030, 500 million tonnes by 2047: G Kishan Reddy

India's Union Minister G Kishan Reddy announced plans to boost steel production significantly by 2047. The goal is to reach 300 million tonnes by 2030 and 500 million tonnes by 2047. Steel is essential for construction, linking to the aspirations of people for housing. The government also aims to increase…

The Economic Times · Nov 6