Security governance at abandoned or closed mining sites must be improved and inclusive policies that address employment needs ...

Over the years, many abandoned mines have transformed into captivating tourist attractions, drawing visitors for both their rich history and stunning landscapes. As you explore these sites, you’ll ...

Residents of a small northern Ontario township 40 minutes west of Sudbury say they were blindsided by Ontario's decision to transport radioactive waste from an abandoned mill 200 kilometres away ...

There are about 500,000 abandoned mines in the United States, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and these long-forgotten facilities can pose a variety of risks to people ...

In December, a woman in Pennsylvania died while searching for her cat after falling into a sinkhole exposed by a long-abandoned mine. The state is home more than 11,000 abandoned mines.

But the old mines also left behind a legacy of trouble for today’s Westerners. Abandoned mines dot the Western landscape, polluting the region’s streams with acid mine drainage and connecting the ...

While most of the abandoned mines in New Hampshire are not producing significant contamination, there are a few that have. (Courtesy of Trout Unlimited) With little attention in the media ...

The December sinkhole was blamed on the collapse of an abandoned mine shaft. There are approximately 588 mines beneath the surface in nine northern counties, mostly in a band across hilly ...