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Once home to hundreds, Kentucky town was abandoned in 1962. Decades later, its residents' voices still echo from 'ghost' buildings- Metals sector outlook improves as non-ferrous earnings lead recovery: Systematix
- In 1862, silver transformed Aurora in Nevada Territory from a mining camp into a town of about 7,000 people; years later, only about 500 remained, and many mills had been dismantled
- Bharat Coking Coal shares jump over 7%. What's behind the sharp surge?Bharat Coking Coal shares surged over 7% to Rs 37.70 as global coking coal prices soared 18%. The rally follows supply disruptions and stro...21 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
- In 1712, an English inventor and ironmonger invented the first atmospheric engine laying the foundation for the industrial revolution: How Thomas Newcomen's invention changed the world?In 1712, an English inventor and ironmonger invented the first atmospheric engine, creating a machine that used steam and atmospheric press...21 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
- Coal India plans Singapore trading hub in hunt for critical mineral assets: SourcesCoal India is establishing its first overseas trading office in Singapore. This move aims to diversify into trading iron ore and critical m...20 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
- RIL proposes Rs 2.73 lakh crore investment for India’s first coal gasification complex in AndhraReliance Industries has proposed investing about ₹2.73 lakh crore over 30 years to develop India’s first integrated Underground Coal Gasifi...20 Aug, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
- Deadly plague ravaged this Italian island, thousands died and were burned, with ashes rumoured to make up 50% of the ground before it became home to a haunted mental hospitalPoveglia island, once a place of quarantine, is shrouded in a chilling tapestry of disease and demise. Its forsaken hospital stands as a te...19 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- Hungary’s forgotten Soviet city still stands near Lake Balaton: The story of Szentkirályszabadja and its sudden Cold War disappearanceSzentkirályszabadja, once a bustling Soviet military town, now stands quietly near Lake Balaton, predominantly uninhabited. During the Cold...17 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
- 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 1996Once a vibrant Soviet town dedicated to coal mining during World War II, Kadykchan was home to a lively community complete with schools and...15 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- In the 1930s, Australia's Wittenoom was known for mining a highly valued mineral, but over 2,000 deaths brought a tragic end, turning it into a ghost townFor many years, Wittenoom, located in Western Australia, was synonymous with blue asbestos mining. Unfortunately, increasing awareness abou...15 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Since 2022, Alaska crews have placed more than 1,000 whole trees in a creek damaged by gold mining, helping restore 2.3 miles of salmon habitatResurrection Creek in Alaska has been revitalized into a thriving river thanks to comprehensive restoration efforts. By introducing entire ...14 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Man buys $1.4 million ghost town, turns the 360-acre land into a successful business. But has one request from peopleIn 2018, entrepreneur Brent Underwood spent millions to buy Cerro Gordo, an abandoned California mining town. What began as a bold investme...12 Aug, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
- A Namibian railway worker found a stone glowing in the sand in 1908; within years, it turned a desert settlement into Africa’s richest place before it became a ghost townA Namibian railway worker discovered a diamond in 1908, sparking a significant diamond rush. Kolmanskop rapidly transformed into a wealthy ...12 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- Once known as ‘Little Taiwan,’ this Chinese fishing village was home to 2,000 people, now a ghost town 40 miles from ShanghaiHoutouwan, a former prosperous fishing village, now stands abandoned and overgrown with vegetation. Residents left due to limited transport...11 Aug, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- In 2008, Spain began filling 300-metre-deep coal mine with 547 billion litres of water; four years later, the site looked nothing like it once didA vast open-pit coal mine in As Pontes, Spain, has been transformed into a large artificial lake. Engineers filled the enormous excavation ...11 Aug, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- The rise and fall of 'Bodie': How California’s gold rush boomtown turned into an eerie ghost townBodie, once a thriving gold-mining town in California, emerged as a vibrant hub following the gold rush. This remote location drew thousand...10 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- A battleship-shaped Japanese island was more than 17 times as densely populated as Tokyo in 1959; now it’s a ghost town you can’t explore aloneOnce alive with the bustle of over 5,000 residents, Hashima Island was a coal-mining powerhouse, renowned for its remarkable density and un...08 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- America’s burning ghost town: The Pennsylvania ghost town that has been burning since 1962, left with only 5 residents and a fire that may last another centuryFor more than sixty years, a relentless underground coal fire has consumed Centralia, Pennsylvania, turning it into a ghost town. It began ...07 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
- In 1948 US industrialist Henry J Kaise founded a town for about 4,000 people in California. Then it emptied almost overnight but still stands frozen in timeEagle Mountain was a company town built for a large iron mine in California's desert. The town housed thousands of residents and provided a...04 Aug, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
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