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In the 1920s, Utah’s Coal City was planned for 2,600 lots, but only about 200 were sold; the mining company dissolved in 1936- By 1910, Tercio, Colorado's coal mines employed around 1,000 men and supported 300 families; the mine closed in 1915, and its coke works followed in 1918
- In 1872, Alta, Utah, drew thousands of seasonal residents during a silver boom; by 1920, George Watson was reportedly its only resident
- US: Senate advances sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm electionsThe Senate voted 73-25 to formally take up the bill, which senators and the president have pushed as a way to meet growing demand for elect...10 Nov, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
- Coal gasification projects may save India Rs 1.5 lakh crore in forex over 5-7 years: Coal Ministry SecretaryCoal gasification projects are expected to provide significant foreign exchange savings for India by substituting imports. The Coal Ministr...05 Nov, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- In 1902, Wyoming’s Kirwin mining camp grew to about 200 people; by 1907, a deadly snowslide destroyed the last company buildings and the boom fadedKirwin, a once-bustling mining community nestled in the Absaroka Mountains of Wyoming, experienced a fleeting boom in the early 1900s. The ...01 Nov, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Arunachal deputy CM calls for dialogue amid protests over Siang DamArunachal Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein addressed ongoing protests against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. He mentioned...31 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
- JK Lakshmi Cement breaks ground on Project ‘Kamakshi’ in Assam, marking its first footprint in the Northeast IndiaJK Lakshmi Cement Ltd has launched Project Kamakshi to create an integrated cement plant in Assam. The plant will have a capacity of 2.5 mi...30 Oct, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Assam Chief Himanta Sarma inspects new projects, inaugurates AAC block unit in TinsukiaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently visited Tinsukia to evaluate ongoing projects and inaugurate a manufacturing unit. He ins...29 Oct, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
- In 1862, gold drew thousands of miners to Florence, Idaho; much of the richest ground was worked out that year, and old diggings remainFlorence, Idaho, surged to fame in 1862 amid a major gold rush that saw a flood of miners flocking to the area. The initial excitement tran...29 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Nevada unions, politicians caught between AI job creation and destructionNevada unions' soul-searching reflects the national debate underway over whether regulation should slow down AI development amid conflictin...28 Oct, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Need more resilient energy supply chains amid growing global disruptions: Minister NaikDuring the Singapore International Energy Week, India underlines the critical need for resilient energy supply chains. Union Minister Shrip...28 Oct, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
- No power, no water and winter approaching: How Melania Trump got involved in rescuing Ukraine’s forgotten city after weeks of unusual negotiationsOleshky residents have been facing critical shortages of basic supplies due to prolonged conflict and occupation. A temporary ceasefire is ...24 Oct, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- Tata Chemicals says Kenya High Court has no jurisdiction over TCML disputeTata Chemicals said the High Court of Kenya has ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over a dispute involving its subsidiary, Tata Chemicals Ma...24 Oct, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- This couple spent two decades making their local railway station bloom, and now it’s been nominated for an awardSheila and Sandy Davidson embarked on their gardening journey at Hindley railway station nearly two decades ago. With the support of volunt...20 Oct, 2026, 03.18 AM IST
- 'I call it a bribe': Pennsylvania residents spurn $10,000 data center checksLocal opposition blocked or delayed at least 75 data center projects in the first three months of 2026, according to Data Center Watch, whi...19 Oct, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
- During World War I, zinc mining helped Rush, Arkansas, grow to 2,000 to 3,000 residents; by 1920, its population had fallen to 344, and mining ruins remain along the Buffalo RiverRush, Arkansas, experienced a boom during World War I, driven by high zinc demand which transformed it into a bustling mining hub. Essentia...18 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In the 1890s, a new gold process helped turn Mercur, Utah, into a boomtown of over 2,500; by 1913, the mine had closed, and the original townsite was abandoned, though mining later resumedIn the late 19th century, Mercur, Utah, became an influential mining hub fueled by new gold extraction methods, notably cyanide processing ...18 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In the 1930s, mining kept Gold Point, Nevada, at about 200 residents; by 1950, only 23 remained; and by 2011, just 7 people still lived there full time, year-roundGold Point, once a thriving mining community in Nevada, experienced significant population decline after mining operations ceased. The town...18 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1897, gold discoveries helped establish Ballarat near Death Valley, and its population reached 400 by 1898; today, adobe ruins remain after the mining boom fadedBallarat, founded in 1897 in the notorious Death Valley of California, flourished as a mining hub following the gold rush in the nearby Pan...17 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
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