Across the United States, thousands of abandoned coal mines sit quietly beneath the ground. Old tunnels, empty shafts, and remnants of an industrial e.

A memorial feature is also built to celebrate the area's mining history.

Congolese authorities say 70 children died in a landslide at the Rubaya mine, source of much of the world’s coltan.

Fun-filled museums in Arizona bring the Old West to life with historic streets, fascinating artifacts, and immersive glimpses ...

Do you have a family who love a good old stomp through history? Then this is the walk for you. Not only will it satisfy any history geek in the clan, but it will excite those who are passionate about ...

This starts as a simple Mojave desert exploration and gets tense fast once the abandoned gold mine comes into view. There are no fresh vehicle tracks, which means nobody appears to have been out there ...

The trail looks quiet at first. Then you notice what’s waiting at the end. Dust kicks up with every step. The sun hits ...

Southern Living released the South's most legendary restaurants, and several iconic Georgia spots made the list. Savannah has ...

The disappearance of 17-year-old Fazel Benns from Toekomsrus has left a deep scar on his family and the broader community, as concerns grow over crime linked to illegal mining in the area. Fazel was ...

As a Nevada local, I tell first-time visitors and tourists to skip Las Vegas and go to better places in the state, like Lake ...

The City of Walsenburg is still under a Boil Water Advisory as of Sunday night after encountering a new problem in their effort to fix a water main break.

West Wits Mining has poured its first gold from Qala Shallows, becoming the newest gold producer from the historic ...