Tag: mines

Monday, January 11th 2021 - 09:23 UTC
The site of Jesus baptism on the River Jordan free of mines, first time in over fifty years

A shrine near the traditional site of Jesus' baptism on the River Jordan hosted an Epiphany procession for the first time in more than 50 years on Sunday after it was declared free of landmines.
Thursday, July 16th 2020 - 09:29 UTC
Criminal gangs control Venezuelan Amazon mining gold, diamonds, coltan, UN report

Some gold, diamond and bauxite mines in the Venezuelan Amazon are largely controlled by criminal gangs who exploit, beat, and even kill workers, a United Nations investigation has found. Venezuelan security and military forces fail to prevent crimes and have participated in some violence against miners, the UN human rights office said in a report on Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 19th 2019 - 08:17 UTC
 Brazil's Vale iron ore miner ordered to suspend operations in two more dams

Brazilian court has ordered Vale SA, the world's largest iron ore miner, to suspend operations at two more dams, demanding that it prove the structures are stable. The court decision dated Friday is the latest in a series of orders forcing Vale to halt operations at various dams that contain the muddy detritus of mining operations after one such barrier collapsed in January, killing some 300 people.
Wednesday, March 13th 2019 - 08:40 UTC
Peru cabinet reshuffle: new prime minister but Finance and Mines remain

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra swore in actor and former Culture Minister Salvador del Solar as his new prime minister in a cabinet shuffle that may help shore up his slipping approval ratings.
Saturday, April 7th 2018 - 10:54 UTC
UN Mine Awareness Day message: Advancing Protection, Peace and Development

On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
Thursday, October 14th 2010 - 05:24 UTC
Mission accomplished: “Long live Chile” echoed all along the country

Chile's president said his country will never be the same again after the extraordinary rescue of the 33 miners trapped deep underground for 69 days. Sebastian Piñera said he thought Chile was “more united and stronger than ever”, and “more valued” worldwide.
Saturday, October 9th 2010 - 00:32 UTC
Tuesday, should be Rescue Day for the 33 Chilean trapped miners

Chilean rescue teams hope to start evacuating next Tuesday the 33 miners who have been trapped 700 metres underground for two months in a survival story that has gripped the world.
Wednesday, September 29th 2010 - 19:27 UTC
Chilean government says trapped miners could be out by mid-October

While rescuers have insisted that the 33 Chilean trapped miners at San Jose mine will be evacuated in early November, the government has suggested that the rescue will most likely be as early as mid-October.
Sunday, September 5th 2010 - 11:14 UTC
Chile: 'Don't give up,' plane crash survivors tell trapped miners

For months, the men waited in isolation, struggling to survive. They forced themselves to eat the flesh of dead friends to sustain themselves.
Monday, August 2nd 2010 - 05:55 UTC
Global pact banning cluster munitions comes into force

United Nations officials have expressed their delight at Sunday’s entry into force of the international convention banning the manufacture, use and stockpiling of cluster munitions, calling it a “major advance for the global disarmament and humanitarian agendas.”