Mining24 hrs agoThe colourful mountain landscape that looks out of this worldParys Mountain contains a fascinating mix of geological interest and 4,000 years of mining heritage.24 hrs ago1 day agoNature reserve to be created at former mine siteThe mining company donates the land to Durham Wildlife Trust six years after it closed.1 day ago3 days agoWinter storms trigger mineshaft collapsesAging mines and heavy rain make collapses more likely and there have been several in recent months.3 days ago4 days agoSuspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses sayThe workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.4 days ago4 days agoNational Trust approved to run mining attractionCornwall Council is due to sign off an agreement with the trust next week.4 days ago6 days agoGold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen"This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.6 days ago9 Feb 2026Canadian mining firm says its abducted workers found dead in MexicoVizsla Silver Corp says that family members of some of the kidnapped workers have informed the company that their relatives were found dead.9 Feb 20269 Feb 2026How fungi mine rare earth metals from wasteAs nations posture over access to rare earth deposits, scientists say these coveted materials are hiding in plain sight – and can be harvested without any conventional mining at all.9 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of minersThe colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions. 6 Feb 2026...
