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In the early 1920s, Scofield, Utah, peaked above 6,000 people with 12 stores and 13 saloons; today just 26 residents are recorded in the coal town- In 1903, 110 million tonnes of rock fell on a sleeping Canadian town in two minutes; even now, part of Frank remains buried beneath the mountain
- Once home to hundreds, Kentucky town was abandoned in 1962. Decades later, its residents' voices still echo from 'ghost' buildings
- 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
- In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant; 28 years later, his travels produced the first geological map of an entire country, only for him to land in debtors’ prisonIn 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant. Twenty-eight years later, his endless travels produced the world’s ...19 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM 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
- 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
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsOver the next few trading sessions, the direction of indices like the Nifty and Sensex will be determined by news on ceasefire violations a...10 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- For investors with 1- to 2-year perspective: Strong balance sheet and growth path; 5 large-caps with upside potential up to 33%With Israel refusing to play ball in the so-called US-Iran ceasefire, it was expected that things might remain fragile with regards to the ...09 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- One house, no neighbors: Authorities demolished an entire Welsh town, leaving one home listed for £1A solitary three-bedroom house, the sole survivor of a Welsh village once home to 600 people, has been sold for £49,050. The ex-mining vill...02 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Old coal mines are hiding a clean energy secret, and this one town just figured it outThe former coal-mining town of Cumberland is becoming a powerful example of how abandoned fossil-fuel infrastructure can be repurposed for ...11 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- Dozens of workers trapped after blast in Turkish coal mineBartin Gov. Nurtac Arslan said a total of 49 people were still trapped in the mine. Earlier, Amasra's mayor, Recai Cakir, told HaberTurk te...15 Oct, 2022, 12.32 AM IST
- Adani recruiting 280 roles for Australia's Carmichael coal mineThe coal mine was a swing factor in Australia's 2019 election that helped deliver a surprise victory to the conservative Liberal-National c...09 Sep, 2021, 10.11 AM IST
- Seven killed in explosion at coal mine in ChinaOne person is still missing while the three injured workers have been sent to hospital, as rescue work continues.28 Apr, 2015, 12.16 PM IST
- Coal India to collaborate with SAfrica's trade departmentThe agreement was reached during a meeting between the two parties on the sidelines of the Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town.06 Feb, 2014, 01.24 AM IST
- GVK forms JV with Leighton Intl; to enter mine operating bizHyderabad based GVK Power & Infrastructure has formed a joint venture with Malaysia based Leighton International to enter the mine operatin...03 Dec, 2010, 02.59 PM IST
- GVK in talks with MEC Coal to buy coal mine in IndonesiaBoth the companies are in advance talks and are working out the valuations for the coal mine, said a source privy to the developments.03 Nov, 2010, 02.48 PM IST
- 28 miners killed in accident in northern ChinaAn electrical fire inside a coal shaft in northern China left 28 miners dead, a government official said Sunday.18 Jul, 2010, 11.21 AM IST
- ArcelorMittal to continue coal mining in SiberiaSteel giant ArcelorMittal, owned by NRI tycoon Laxmi Mittal, will continue coal mining operations in Siberia and no miners would be laid-of...06 Aug, 2009, 05.01 PM IST
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