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Russian Soldiers Planted Grenade Inside a 10-Year-Old Ukrainian’s Piano, Mom Says
“I could not sleep peacefully for several days,” Tatiana Monko told VICE News.
Hero Dog Who Helped Cleared Hundreds of Mines Honoured by Ukraine's President
Patron, who is famous in Ukraine for his patriotic work, is said to have discovered and helped clear over 200 mines.
The Mine of the Future Is Run by Drones
Drones, 3D scanning, and autonomous vehicles are moving humans away from the risks of the mining industry.
Ukraine's Foreign Fighters Battle for Citizenship
Foreign fighters who fought on the side of the Ukrainians during the war with Russian-backed separatists are now fighting for citizenship in Ukraine.
Your Smartphone Is Probably Powered by Child Labor at Mines in Africa
Amnesty International says batteries in products made by Apple, Samsung, and others contain cobalt mined by kids in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Canadian Mining Companies Better Beware, the Liberals Are Coming for Them
Three-quarters of the world’s mining companies are said to be headquartered in Canada, which means much of the blame ends up on Canada’s doorstep when things go badly.
Colorado Mine Blowout That Turned Rivers Yellow Was 'Likely Inevitable'
Three million gallons of acidic water contaminated with heavy metals leaked into rivers after a breach at the abandoned Gold King Mine.
Mexican Workers at Canadian Mines Are Under Constant Threat of Cartel Kidnappings, Killings
A Canadian CEO said his mining company has a "good relationship" with drug lords in Sinaloa, while at least six people in recent weeks have been killed in mining-related incidents in Guerrero.
Haunting Photos of Bosnia's Never-Ending Land Mine and Flooding Problem
Earlier this year, Bosnia experienced massive flooding, and as a result land mines that had been dormant for almost two decades slid into towns, disguised under a layer of wet, dark earth.
The US Navy Is Developing 'Drone Gunboats' for Naval Warfare
The robo-boats use NASA technology and could be deployed within the year to protect bigger ships or swarm an enemy with kamikaze-like attacks.