U.S. coal industry on track for record low in mining deaths
In late December, there were 11 deaths in coal mines nationwide for the year, putting the industry on track to best the record low of 16 set in 2014.
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Sudans new gold rush: miners risk their lives in search of riches
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The world’s largest black diamond can now be seen in Dubai
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Commodity price slump undercuts mining sector
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