Three More Workers Found Dead in Collapsed Chilean Mine

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of four miners and are searching for two more after an earthquake caused a partial collapse at El Teniente mine last week.

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5 Missing After Deadly Mine Collapse in Chile

Chile’s state-owned copper company halted operations at its El Teniente mine after an earthquake. At least one person was killed in the accident.

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3 Workers Freed From Collapsed Mine in Western Canada

The miners were trapped underground at a gold and copper mine in British Columbia on Tuesday, prompting a major rescue operation.

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Mine Collapse Traps 3 Workers in British Columbia

A rescue operation is underway at the Red Chris gold and copper mine to reach the trapped miners, who were safe in a sealed chamber underground, according to officials.

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Gold Miners Feared Dead in Congo After Landslide

Thousands of people were working on the informal mining site in eastern Congo, in an area controlled by an armed gang.

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Seabed-Mining Firm Faces Legal Questions Over Trump Policy

After Trump pledged to open international waters to mining, The Metals Company sought U.S. permits. But other countries are raising legal concerns.

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Trump’s Copper Tariff Threat Leaves Companies Scrambling

President Trump wants America to produce more of the much-needed mineral, but a 50 percent tariff could undermine his aim of a manufacturing renaissance.

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Europe Needs Rare Earth Metals. Can a Factory in Seaside France Supply Them?

The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.

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China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.

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China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths

Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years.

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