As the iconic toy turns 60, designer Bob Brechin tells the story of one of its best known features.

GOMA, Congo (AP) — At least 200 people were killed earlier this week when a landslide collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, rebel authorities said Saturday.

A retired Wigan borough coal miner who survived a near-deadly pit accident is now helping keep the industry's history alive at the age of 94.

Mahindra University and IIT Hyderabad partner to strengthen research, training, and start-up ecosystems in critical minerals, sustainable mining, and advanced industrial technologies ...

WHEELING, West Virginia — West Virginia is the only state in the United States that is located entirely within the 13-state, 423-county Appalachian region. Much of the beauty, sorrow, and challenges ...

If you’re a true coal mining-head—or maybe just a fan of Jimmy Kimmel—then you already may have heard of “Coalie,” an anthropomorphic lump of coal who is the newest mascot for the primary bureau ...

Tri-State’s members will be on the hook for expensive repairs to Unit 1 and will raise their power bills, according to the company.

Mettiki Coal issued WARN Act notices to about 200 workers at its Mountain View Mine near Tucker County after a customer’s plant experienced a major outage in 2025.

The Brisbane-based businessman has partnered with Sydney stockbroker Stephen Silver to bring a blank cheque critical minerals ...

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE: AMR), a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel industry ...

Africa’s mining sector is at a pivotal moment, with safety, sustainability and smarter operations firmly in the spotlight.

Editor: A recent Crowsnest Pass Herald editorial delivered a counter to the envisioned worth and merit of Corb Lund’s petition aimed to stop new coal ...