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Gulag prisoners built this town during WW2, it grew into a USSR mining centre of over 10,000 people; before the end of the Soviet era brought its decline in 1996- Independence Day 2026: The companies India built for business backbone enter a new chapter
- Between the 1930s and 1980s, Finland drained 4.7 million hectares of peatland to accelerate forest growth; the exposed peat soils are now a growing source of carbon dioxide
- War flashbacks: What happened after a U.S. warship hit an Iranian mine in 1988Iranian mine attacks in the Persian Gulf nearly 40 years ago crippled a U.S. Navy ship. Today, Iran's actions threaten vital oil shipments ...25 Mar, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Race for rare minerals brings boom to Tajikistan's minesIn a labyrinth of tunnels running beneath 4,000-metre peaks, Tajik miners are scrabbling to secure antimony, one of the metals at the centr...24 Sep, 2025, 09.18 AM IST
- China has paid a high price for its dominance in rare earthsChina's dominance in rare earth metals has come at a steep environmental price, particularly in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, where toxic sludge ...05 Jul, 2025, 10.16 AM IST
- Ukraine's hidden earth treasures catch Trump's eye amid geopolitical dramaUkraine's soils hold some five percent of the world's mineral resources, which is what US President Donald Trump is anxious to secure, but ...22 Feb, 2025, 01.07 PM IST
- Estonia throw away from gentle Skut and a violent pastEstonia is country in northern Europe that is not discovered a lot. The country features in fictional characters like Skut the fighter pilo...08 Jun, 2024, 10.16 PM IST
- How G7 and EU are weaponising diamonds and carbonIn the wake of the Ukraine war, the West tried every trick in the diplomatic playbook to get India to loosen ties with Russia. After that s...05 May, 2024, 07.00 PM IST
- Kazakhstan buys ArcelorMittal subsidiary after fatal accidentKazakhstan said Friday that it had bought the local subsidiary of steel giant ArcelorMittal after a series of fatal accidents in the countr...08 Dec, 2023, 01.26 PM IST
- Tensions flare between Armenia and Azerbaijan over blocked transport routeThe two countries have fought repeated wars over Nagorno-Karabakh - internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but home to about 120,...15 Dec, 2022, 07.29 PM IST
- Analysis: War, economy could weaken Putin's place as leaderWhile Putin's coterie has every incentive to stay close for the time being or risk losing privileges and wealth, if the war drags on for mo...11 Apr, 2022, 12.10 AM IST
- India down to 4 old minesweepers as Chinese submarines step up forays into Indian OceanNavy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba, apart from grappling with the operational void, must have bid adieu to the old warhorses with a heavy heart.14 Jul, 2018, 09.01 PM IST
- Paradise papers: Low-key Indian group 2nd-largest client of Bermuda firmNand Lal Khemka is the founder of the Khemka Group (now referred to as Sun Group), which is mentioned in the Paradise Papers as Bermuda-bas...07 Nov, 2017, 11.19 AM IST
- After telecom, Sistema plans power, coal & retail forayRussia's largest business conglomerate Sistema wants to expand its India portfolio by entering the power generation, coal mining and retail...19 Dec, 2011, 03.12 AM IST
- US also responsible for current situation in Pak: ClintonHillary Clinton said US was also partly responsible for present mess in Pak.24 Apr, 2009, 12.47 PM IST
- Cuba seeks investment from India in energy sectorCuba sought greater Indian investments particularly in the energy sector, besides oil and gas, tourism, mining and construction to boost ec...20 May, 2008, 07.20 PM IST
- ArcelorMittal CEO 'summoned' to Kazakhstan after deadly mine blastThe CEO of ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, is to visit Kazakhstan on Monday following a blast that killed at least seven peo...12 Jan, 2008, 05.46 PM IST
- Hindalco joins race for Afghan copper depositHINDALCO Industries has bid for rights to develop Afghanistan’s Aynak copper deposits, which has proven reserves of 240 million tonnes.27 Nov, 2006, 01.35 AM IST
- Blast in Mittal's Kazakhstan mineAn accidental blast at coal mines in Kazakhstan and Ukraine killed at least 53 people.21 Sep, 2006, 01.20 PM IST
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