Mining Disasters News Monitoring

Permission granted for open cast mining on site where sinkholes destroyed GAA club

Plans have been approved to allow open-cast excavation of a mine in Co Monaghan which collapsed beneath a GAA grounds seven years ago, despite strong opposition from local residents who fear it could lead to further subsidence in the area. An Bord Pleanála …

Trump signs Order to boost deep-sea Mining

US President Donald Trump is defying international norms on deep-sea mining, signing an executive order yesterday to expand the practice to include rare earth metals in US and international waters. According to a White House aide, the initiative could …

DUPUIS, Ronald Gordon ‘Ron’

With deep sadness but steadfast hope, we announce the passing of Ron, a devoted Christian whose life was a shining testimony of faith, kindness, and love. He peacefully passed at the age of 79, surrounded by family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, …

The U.S. takes a step towards allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the deep seafloor, saying it would create "a robust domestic supply for critical minerals." There is currently no commercial-scale deep-sea mining …

Trump’s deep-seabed mining move “an environmental disaster”

The International Seabed Authority has been working for years to develop a ‘mining code’ that would regulate mineral exploitation in international areas. The latest ISA negotiations highlighted deep divisions among member states but reaffirmed growing …

Armenian border guard dies in mine explosion

Locals resent resumption of Surigao mine site ops amid suspension order 

SURIGAO CITY—Suspended illegal mining operations in Barangays Mat-i and Mabini have quietly resumed, shocking residents and igniting fresh outrage in communities already burdened by environmental damage and government inaction. Just months ago, these …

Why Speeding Up Mining Approvals Won’t Solve Tariff Troubles

Provincial governments and federal election candidates are falling over each other in a rush to expedite approvals for mining, as their response to the damage that US tariffs are just beginning to do to the Canadian economy. It’s important to take a closer …

I think Freddie Flintoff’s facial scars look cool – they’re just like mine

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video ‘I thought I was dead.’ Listening to former cricketer Freddie Flintoff speaking about the impact of a car crash he had in 2022 while filming a …

Brian Cox blasts Broadway ticket prices

Brian Cox has blasted the escalating price of theatre tickets in America. The 78-year-old actor thinks Broadway has a big "problem" and singled out the current production of 'Othello', which stars Denzel Washington in the title role and …

‘Lost the will to protect ourselves’: Ex minister Joel Fitzgibbon blasts Australia’s complacency on defence

A former Labor defence minister has issued a withering assessment of Australia’s complacency in the face of looming conflict, urging bipartisanship and stronger will to build up the Defence Force. Joel Fitzgibbon used an Anzac Day address to warn the …

Azerbaijan Highlights Interest In OSCE Cooperation On Mine Clearance In Liberated

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 25.​ Potential cooperation with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in the field of mine clearance and post-conflict reconstruction in Azerbaijan's liberated territories is …

Construction begins on Miners Memorial Park in Sheppton

SHEPPTON – Construction has begun on a new park in Sheppton, memorializing the Sheppton Mine Disaster of 1963. Crews from Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services were on site Thursday working on the new park at Pine and Center Streets in the village. East …

Azerbaijan seeks OSCE support for mine clearance in liberated areas

We are interested in the reconstruction efforts underway in the liberated territories and in potential cooperation with the OSCE on mine clearance. Azernews reports, this was stated by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov at a press conference on …

Imran slams govt over controversial Mines & Minerals Bill

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated ex-premier Imran Khan on Thursday severely criticised the federal government over the controversial Mines and Minerals Bill, saying its progress would remain stalled until he is briefed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali …

Two Killed, One Injured in Landmine Blast in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor Countryside

DEIR EZZOR, Syria (North Press) – Two young men were killed and a third was injured on Thursday following the explosion of a landmine left behind from previous military operations in eastern Syria’s Deir ez-Zor countryside. A local source said the mine …

Trump Signs Executive Order to Advance 'Deeply Dangerous' Deep-Sea Mining

Amid global calls for a ban on deep-sea mining to protect marine ecosystems, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to advance the risky practice and "restore American dominance in offshore critical minerals and resources.…

2 rappellers rescued from 250-foot mine shaft in San Bernardino County

The some 3,000 mines in San Bernardino County attract adventurers. YouTube videos and Facebook pages are devoted to rappelling in and exploring their shafts. Website authors wax nostalgic about the hunt for gold and silver deposits in the 1800s. But these …

$4,000 Gold On The Horizon? Why Smart Money Is Piling Into Select Miners Ahead Of Q2 2026

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Seen as a safe haven, demand for the precious metal is on the rise along with prices themselves. As far as miners go, one can look to the ETFs to see that both the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) and Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF …

Discover Morris County’s Past at the 16th Annual Pathways of History Tour

Explore 30 Historic Sites in 22 Towns During a Free, Family Weekend – May 3–4, 2025 MORRISTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pathways of History Tour will return for its 16th year on May 3 and 4, 2025, inviting residents …

Save Illinois Coalition Moves to Terminate Sanctuary Status in 2026 - April 30th Event Kicks Off Petition Drive

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Save IL Coalition, a newly established bipartisan organization, aims to drive petition signatures to terminate the sanctuary status of the state and city of Chicago during the …

After Hours Concerts Introduces Military Appreciation Tents in Doswell and Glen Allen, VA

DOSWELL, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EventMakers-USA will honor and celebrate the military community with Military Appreciation Tents presented by Metadata Forensics on site at both venues during the 2025 season. These …

TrueComp Appoints New CEO and CRO to Lead Company’s Next Growth Phase

Executive hires underscore company’s momentum and commitment to smarter government workforce solutions WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrueComp, the pioneer of compensation analytics technology for …

ACLJ Asks Secretary of Defense Hegseth to End Abortion Propaganda That Calls Pro-Lifers 'Terrorists' in Army Training

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) has just sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth respectfully urging him to take action after their recent discovery …

Ellen Glickman Backs Bold Proposal to Make America Healthier, One Choice at a Time

Exercise Scientist and Health Advocate Says It’s Time to Rethink How SNAP Dollars Are Spent KENT, OH, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation debates Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal …

Policy Pathways Accepting 2025 Summer Academy in Public Policy Applications

Policy Pathways and the VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host this year's cohort for their public policy career preparatory programs. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Youth advocacy is …

Civicom’s Quillit ai® Selects Anthropic’s Claude As Its LLM Provider For Enhanced Qualitative Research Insights

Civicom Research Services chooses Anthropic AI’s Claude as the LLM Provider for the backbone of its AI-powered report-generating tool, Quillit ai®. GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Civicom, a trusted global …

White Collar Support Group Launches New Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives

The 9+ year-old group is taking the lead in pardon and expungement reform, right to banking for felons, and a Yale University research study on second chances. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The White …

TOGETHER IN MEMORY, TOGETHER IN FREEDOM: VIETNAMESE PEOPLE COMMEMORATES

Black April 50: A legacy of sacrifice, a call to complete the journey for freedom and democracy in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the globe, Vietnamese diaspora communities are solemnly …

Tennessee Man Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Selling Methamphetamine and Firearms

A Tennessee man was sentenced Thursday to eight years and five months in prison for selling methamphetamine, unlawfully possessing a firearm, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and engaging in the business of dealing firearms …

Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater Delivers First Antitrust Address at University of Notre Dame Law School

Remarks as prepared for delivery, "The Conservative Roots of America First Antitrust Enforcement" Good afternoon. Thank you so much for having me. It is an honor to be here at Notre Dame to give my first formal address as Assistant Attorney …

Comer Statement on D.C. and Washington Commanders Announcing Deal to Revitalize Vacant D.C. RFK Stadium Campus

WASHINGTON – House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) released the following statement after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Washington Commanders of the National Football League announced an agreement today to develop …

Chairman Comer Statement on Ranking Member Connolly

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on Ranking Member Gerry Connolly’s announcement that his cancer has returned and he will soon step down as Ranking Member: “I’m …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of April 28, 2025

Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations   On Tuesday, April 29, the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will hold a budget hearing called "John C. Stennis Center for Public Service, Office of …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of April 28, 2025

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Rony Jabour, a Leading Voice in Workplace Safety, to Speak at NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver

Rony Jabour set to inspire the future of workplace safety at the NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In September 2025, the stage of the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress …

America’s Service Commissions Statement on the Termination of AmeriCorps Grants

Nearly $400 million in AmeriCorps grants were unexpectedly terminated, shuttering more than 1,000 programs and ending the service of 30,000 AmeriCorps members. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America’s Service …

BLUJOURNAL alcanza las 10,000 visitas y amplía su aplicación de noticias para apoyar a la comunidad latina en EE. UU.

¡BLUJOURNAL supera las 10,000 visitas! 📲 La expansión de su app de noticias empodera a los latinos en EE. UU. 🇺🇸 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BLUJOURNAL, una plataforma digital de noticias en español de rápido …

Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi Present The Thrive In 2025 Event to Help People Reclaim Purpose & Rewrite Their Future

This powerful 3-day Thrive In 2025 Event is designed to help you rediscover your voice, unlock your potential, and create a life on your terms—starting now. PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Robbins and Dean …