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Permission granted for open cast mining on site where sinkholes destroyed GAA club

Permission granted for open cast mining on site where sinkholes destroyed GAA club

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

The underground mine destroyed facilities at Magheracloone Mitchells GAA club after its partial collapse and the emergence of several large sinkholes in September 2018

Protesters demonstrate ahead of first sitting of gold mine public inquiry

Protesters demonstrate ahead of first sitting of gold mine public inquiry

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

An application has been made to mine for gold in the Sperrin mountains in Co Tyrone.

Clearing mines a ‘massive’ problem in Ukraine, Irish expert says

Clearing mines a ‘massive’ problem in Ukraine, Irish expert says

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Since hostilities in 2014, Ukraine has become one of the most heavily mined countries in the world.

Tara Mines to reopen after workers vote to accept deal

Tara Mines to reopen after workers vote to accept deal

Fri, 03 May, 2024

The mine was suspended last June after zinc prices hit a three-year low