Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf channel that carries 20 percent of the world’s oil, according to U.S. officials, an effort that could furth ...

Mount Ida is known for its rich quartz crystal deposits, making it a unique destination for rock enthusiasts. Visitors can dig for crystals, hike scenic trails, or enjoy the clear waters of Lake ...

VanEck’s Matthew Sigel argued miners are redirecting infrastructure to AI while trading at a discount to traditional ...

The U.S. said this week that it attacked 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. In the 1980s, Iranian mines damaged oil tankers and a U.S. Navy warship.

Residents living near Lega Dembi mine, located in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, have complained of serious health impacts for ...

Photographer Jonas Kako travelled to Greenland to explore how mining for the rare earth elements and minerals that are vital ...

Iran has deployed about a dozen mines in ​the Strait of Hormuz, two sources familiar with the matter ‌said, in a move likely ...

Trading gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites can be fraught with controversy and ethical ambiguity. But is the answer to ...

Families awaiting land reform in the Amazon now face a surge in mining that can destroy their chance at a decent life.

Along Alameda Avenue, Crystal Gallery by Gem Center offers a warm and family-owned atmosphere. There visitors can explore a vast collection of crystals, geodes, minerals, fossils and jewelry. The shop ...

There's a toxic new dating trend called 'ghostlighting.' It's even worse than ghosting. Journalist Estefany Rodriguez Flores is arrested by ICE agents in Nashville ...