Man visits ‘hell on Earth’ gold town in world’s highest city where ‘lawless’ mines are guarded by snipers |

[ad_1] Italian YouTuber Zazza is escorted by two policemen, who watch over him amid the lawless streets. High in the Peruvian Andes, more than 5,000 metres above sea level, sits La Rinconada, a settlement widely described as the highest permanent city on Earth. Around 50,000 people live there, scattered across a bleak landscape of corrugated […]

Hindustan Zinc Champions Safety and Innovation at 49th Mines Safety Week Celebration | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Udaipur : Under the aegis of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Udaipur Region, Hindustan Zinc’s Zawar Group of Mines successfully concluded the 49th Mines Safety Week with a closing ceremony in Zawar Mines. The program, themed “Breathe Safe, Beat the Heat – Prevent Silicosis and Heat Stress”, drew participation from more than […]

Hindustan Zinc’s Zawar Group of Mines Hosts Workshop on Safety and Innovation | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Udaipur (Udaipur Kiran): Hindustan Zinc’s Zawar Group of Mines organized a workshop under the aegis of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) at the Executive Club, Zawar Mines, focusing on technological advancements in Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM). The workshop witnessed active participation from DGMS officials, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners, and technical […]

Coal India Shares Edge Higher as Company Explores Data Centers in Decommissioned Mines | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Mumbai, September 9 (Udaipur Kiran) — Shares of Coal India (CIL) traded slightly higher on Tuesday after the company said it is exploring the feasibility of establishing data centers in its decommissioned mines, aiming to repurpose existing infrastructure while supporting India’s growing digital capacity requirements. The state-owned miner has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study […]

Behind enemy lines: How Ukrainian soldier dodged death and mines on e-bike flown in by drone; watch video

[ad_1] Ukrainian soldier dodges death and mines on e-bike flown in by drone (Video credit: Clash Report) A wounded Ukrainian soldier cycled to safety, who was stuck in the enemy’s zone for days. The incident took place after Russia launched an assault that left his fellow soldiers dead. Andriy, stationed near Ukraine’s Siversk, was surrounded […]

How Japan uses heavy machinery and AI to clear Ukraine mines

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI) With some 2 million land mines believed to be contaminating around 174,000 square kilometers in Ukraine, Japan is bringing both its diplomatic and technological skills to bear as it seeks to reduce the threat in the war-torn nation. Japan will host an international workshop this fall focusing on mine clearance efforts […]

Investigation uncovers child exploitation in South Africa’s illegal mines

[ad_1] A recent BBC investigation has uncovered disturbing accounts of the exploitation of children within South Africa’s illegal mining industry, where minors trafficked from neighbouring countries are subjected to forced labour and sexual abuse by criminal groups operating in defunct gold mines. The revelations surfaced recently following a police operation launched at an illegal mine […]

Syria Land Mines: ‘It’ll take ages to clear them’: At least 249 dead as Syria’s land mines continue to kill civilians months after civil war ends

[ad_1] At least 249 dead as Syria’s land mines continue to kill civilians months after civil war ends (Picture credit: AP) More than four months after Syria’s civil war ended with the fall of Bashar Assad on December 8, 2024, the country remains haunted by a hidden threat, land mines and unexploded remnants of war. […]