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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 faded- In the 1890s, Montana’s Marysville gold camp grew to about 4,000 people; today, its population is officially 82, with local estimates closer to 90–100
- In 1907, gold and silver turned Rawhide, Nevada, into a town of 7,000; by 1910, only 500 remained after stock fraud, a major fire, and a flood wrecked the boom
- In 1882, a pipeline helped silver boomtown Candelaria, Nevada, grow to about 1,000 people; after the 1893 financial panic, it declined, and its post office closed in 1939Candelaria emerged as a bustling boomtown in 19th-century Nevada, only to face dire water shortages. Although a dependable water pipeline w...30 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- By 1909, copper had helped Swansea, Arizona, grow to about 500 people; financial trouble followed in 1911, and the last mine closed in 1937Swansea, Arizona, once thrived as a mining community but became a ghost town after its abandonment in 1937. It flourished in the early 1900...30 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- South Korea to respond firmly to North Korean breaches of border, security aide saysSouth Korea plans to respond firmly to protect its military border amid rising tensions with North Korea. After a landmine blast injured So...30 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- Vedanta lines up USD 25 bn investment over 3 years for organic growth; eyes USD 50 bn revenueVedanta Group has announced plans for a USD 25 billion investment to expand its existing businesses significantly. The investment will focu...29 Oct, 2026, 11.10 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
- In the 1890s, gold drew up to 3,000 people to Duncan, Colorado; by 1900, most buildings had been dismantled after US marshals moved to remove themDuncan was a booming settlement that sprang up during Colorado's gold rush in 1874, attracting around 3,000 fortune seekers. Despite its in...29 Oct, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- IIP growth eases to 4-month low in September as mining output contractsSeptember witnessed a decline in India's factory output growth, falling to 6.7%, the lowest rate observed in four months. The drop is large...28 Oct, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
- Coal India’s H1 capex rises 27% to Rs 7,966 crore, beats targetCoal India Ltd has reported a capital expenditure increase of 27% to Rs 7,966 crore for the first half. The company surpassed its H1 target...27 Oct, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- All 14 workers trapped at Bengal coal mine rescuedThe incident occurred on Monday due to a technical glitch in the pulley system at the Kumardihi A underground mine of Eastern Coalfields Lt...27 Oct, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
- Amid supply chain issues, India's strategic mining in critical stateIndia's mining sector remains underdeveloped due to high import dependence and severe execution bottlenecks. Challenges include land acquis...27 Oct, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- NAN GreenMet, Chile's Enaex collaborate to set up Rs 750-cr explosives manufacturing facilityNAN GreenMet has partnered with Enaex to create an integrated explosives manufacturing plant in India. This venture involves an investment ...26 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
- Silver prices are tarnished but not forgotten. Why HSBC thinks gains in white metal may be limited?Silver prices have plunged nearly 60% from their January record high, but HSBC expects limited gains ahead. The bank sees prices consolidat...26 Oct, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- Diversification plan: NMDC scouts for mining assets across four continentsNMDC is actively seeking mining assets worldwide, including critical minerals to support various industries. The company aims to earn 20 pe...25 Oct, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
- In 1865, a silver discovery helped turn Belmont, Nevada, into a boomtown; by 1900, only about 20 people remained after most mines closed, despite more than $6 million in oreBelmont, Nevada, once a bustling mining hub during the silver rush era, experienced a dramatic decline in its population as resources dwind...21 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Copper supply crunch could push prices higher as new mines take over 16 years to develop: Goldman SachsGoldman Sachs Research warns that declining discoveries, lower ore grades and rising development costs are creating a structural constraint...21 Oct, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
- 14 dead, 7 injured in Colombia illegal gold mine collapseFourteen individuals lost their lives, and seven others were injured due to the collapse of an illegal gold mine. This tragic event occurre...20 Oct, 2026, 06.29 AM 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
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