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Word of the sapphire discovery quickly spread. Within weeks tens of thousands of people from across the island were illegally ...
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Wearmouth demolition: The historic end of D Shaft tower 30 years ago
The D Shaft tower of Wearmouth Colliery was demolished in an explosion in October 1994. Crowds watched from a distance as the ...
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Madagascar mining rush caused no more deforestation than farming: study
Within weeks tens of thousands of people from across the island were illegally mining in the Bemainty valley deep within the forest. Miners used shovels to dig pits between 1m and 3m deep in the ...
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Brazil cracks down on illegal gold mining, sparking anger in the Amazon
The crackdown has sparked protests and frustration in Itaituba, where most people rely on gold mining ... featuring the essential tools for artisanal mining — a shovel, pick and pan.
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Madagascar’s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming – new study
Within weeks tens of thousands of people from across the island were illegally mining in the Bemainty valley deep within the forest. Miners used shovels to dig pits between 1m and 3m deep in the ...
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How uranium mining affected the Navajo Nation, its people, and its land
Navajo miners were issued hard hats, and shovels and little more as their work gear ... the U.S. government deliberately used ...