Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell
Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.
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Underground Mine Explosion in NSW Injures Workers
Emergency services rush to Endeavour Polymetals mine after underground explosion leaves workers with serious burns and injuries in dramatic rescue operation.
Two dead in Cobar mine explosion tragedy
A devastating explosion at an underground zinc and copper mine in regional New South Wales has killed two workers, sparking urgent investigations into mine safety protocols.
Deadly Mine Explosion in Cobar Leaves One Dead
A catastrophic explosion at a gold mine near Cobar has left one worker dead and several critically injured, sparking emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.
Australia's $4.5bn Challenge to China's Rare Earth Dominance
Australia is making a bold $4.5bn push to challenge China's stranglehold on critical minerals and rare earths, with new processing plants and strategic US partnerships reshaping global supply chains.
Australia's Critical Minerals: Albanese Under Fire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting criticism over Australia's critical minerals strategy, with experts warning the nation risks becoming a 'quarry with a flag' rather than securing genuine economic sovereignty.
Quiz: Tolkien Minerals vs Australia's Critical Resources
A clever new quiz challenges Australians to distinguish genuine critical minerals from fantasy creations. Test your knowledge of the resources powering the green revolution versus Middle-earth mythology.
Australia's Critical Minerals Deal: Taxpayer Trap?
An in-depth analysis reveals why Australia's landmark critical minerals agreement with the Trump administration could become a massive financial burden for Australian taxpayers, with experts warning of overstated benefits and hidden risks.
Real-Life Succession: Inside the Billion-Dollar Dynasty Battle
Exclusive insight into the gripping corporate power struggle that mirrors HBO's Succession, featuring family betrayal and high-stakes tech empire warfare.
Tributes pour in for young FIFO worker Serena Downey
Heartfelt tributes pour in for 26-year-old fly-in fly-out worker Serena Downey, whose sudden death has left family, friends and colleagues devastated.
Uganda Landslide Tragedy: 63 Dead at Primary School
At least 63 people, mostly children, are feared dead after catastrophic landslides buried classrooms at Bakuku Primary School in Uganda's Bududa district during heavy rainfall.
Peru's guano miners: Life harvesting 'white gold'
Stunning photographic essay reveals the harsh reality of workers harvesting seabird droppings from treacherous Pacific islands for global agriculture.
Paris Tornado: One Dead, Dozens Injured in City Centre
A devastating tornado has struck central Paris, leaving one person dead and multiple injured as emergency services battle the aftermath of the unprecedented weather event.
MP warns Hillsborough Law could create 'slippery slope'
Labour MP Ian Byrne raises urgent concerns about the proposed Hillsborough Law, warning it could set a dangerous precedent for future tragedy responses while honouring victims' legacy.
Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis
Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.
Coal Mining Museum staff strike over pay dispute
Workers at Yorkshire's National Coal Mining Museum walk out over 'insulting' pay offer as Unison union condemns management's refusal to negotiate fair wages.
How our tech addiction is destroying the planet
New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.
British Virgin Islands face tsunami threat
New geological research reveals the Caribbean paradise of the British Virgin Islands faces a significant tsunami risk from nearby fault lines, with experts calling for urgent preparedness measures.
Corporate Space Ownership: The Legal Loophole Explained
An obscure legal provision is enabling private companies to establish unprecedented property rights in space, raising alarm among experts about the future of cosmic exploration.
Adani Denies Below-Market Coal Sales Costing Queensland Millions
Mining giant Adani denies explosive allegations it sold coal below market value, potentially costing Queensland hundreds of millions in lost royalties amid growing scrutiny of resource sector practices.
Eric Trump's Chinese Crypto Deal Sparks Security Fears
Eric Trump faces intense scrutiny over a cryptocurrency partnership with Chinese mining giant Bitmain, raising national security concerns and political backlash.
Men find mental health solace in Cornwall's abandoned mines
In the dark depths of Cornwall's abandoned mines, a remarkable community of men discovers unexpected healing and camaraderie, forging bonds that mend broken spirits.
Australia's corporate bailout crisis demands new strategy
As Australia pours billions into failing mining and steel operations, experts warn the nation lacks a coherent industrial strategy. Discover why short-term fixes are undermining long-term prosperity.
Chilean Miners' 69-Day Underground Survival Miracle
Against all odds, dozens of miners endured 69 days of unimaginable hell deep within a collapsed Chilean gold mine, surviving in complete darkness before their dramatic rescue.
Australian town offers £200k salaries to lure workers
Discover how a remote Australian mining community is paying staggering six-figure salaries to attract essential workers, creating unprecedented opportunities in one of the world's most isolated regions.
Amazon Mercury Crisis: Church Exposes Environmental Catastrophe
Shocking report reveals mercury contamination devastating Amazon rainforest and indigenous communities, with Catholic Church demanding urgent government action.
Trump's Alaska Mining Permits Threaten Biden Green Agenda
Former President Donald Trump quietly approved controversial mining permits in Alaska's pristine wilderness during his final days in office, creating a major environmental dilemma for the Biden administration.
FTSE 100 Falls as UK Economy Contracts in October
London's FTSE 100 experienced significant losses after shock GDP data revealed the UK economy contracted in October, with retail and mining stocks leading the decline.
Mining expansion pushes Baudin cockatoo to extinction brink
New research reveals that planned mining expansions in Western Australia will destroy crucial feeding habitats, leaving the endangered Baudin black cockatoo with no path to survival without immediate government intervention.
Bosnian village remembers 19 flood victims one year on
A small Bosnian village solemnly remembers the 19 victims of catastrophic flooding and a devastating landslide that struck exactly one year ago, forever changing their community.
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