LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) - Russia's Nornickel has started replacing its old mining equipment with supplies from so called "friendly" countries - those that have not imposed sanctions on Moscow, it ...

When gold was discovered in California in 1848, it brought a flood of people to the state, hoping to make their fortunes. To accommodate these people, mining towns began to spring up. Some of these ...

On a mild Colorado day, a group of twentysomethings is panning for gold. Not in the hills of Cripple Creek or Victor, but in the troughs at Western Museum of Mining & Industry on North Gate Boulevard.

Why are many drawn to old mining towns? Likely for a mix of reasons, including historic and cultural ones. And because these places make visitors feel as though they’ve entered a time capsule. Mining ...

HARRISON COUNTY, OH — The Harrison Coal and Reclamation Historical Park held its annual fall fest on its grounds just outside New Athens. The fest featured earth-moving demonstrations, old mining and ...

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