At least 14 people have died in a mine collapse in El Callao, Venezuela, following torrential rains in the southeast region.

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LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Metals analysts are cutting their estimates of global copper supplies for this year and next after an accident at the giant Grasberg mine dramatically tightened the outlook ...

Two of the most devastating and deadly coal mine disasters in Wyoming history hit Kemmerer mines over a 13-month period from 1923-24. In all, 138 miners were killed, leaving 97 widows and 133 children ...

Aging bridges worldwide face growing safety challenges due to extended service life and environmental stressors. However, most existing studies lack a systemic perspective and mainly rely on ...

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 08: In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B), one of the world's leading gold and copper mining companies, in front ...

Copper prices extended gains in early trading, after surging nearly 4% in the previous session following news that Freeport-McMoRan declared force majeure on contracted supplies from its Grasberg mine ...

0756 GMT - Shares in London-listed miners rose in early trading after copper prices surged overnight on Freeport McMoRan's declaration of force majeure at a crucial mine. Copper futures on the London ...