Mines and Mining – Page 14

Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza

The state-owned mining company announced it had found Europe’s largest deposit of the vital minerals used in electric vehicles and other green technology.

By Stanley Reed

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UK Approves New Coal Mine, Despite Climate Concerns

Local politicians said the facility, the country’s first new coal mine in decades, would create hundreds of jobs.

By Stanley Reed

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Gems Made in the U.S.A.

While the country isn’t in the same league as global producers, a large variety of beautiful stones are found within its borders.

By Louise Johns for The New York Times

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Battle Over Deep-Sea Mining Takes on New Urgency as Trial Run Winds Down

A Canadian company is testing mining equipment in the Pacific Ocean in its quest for metals needed for electric vehicles. Environmentalists oppose the mining, which could begin in 2024.

By Eric Lipton