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Spain

Instagrammers fall ill after mistaking toxic dump for idyllic lake

Several people in Spain reported falling ill after bathing in Monte Neme — a toxic dump in Galicia, northern Spain — after mistaking it for an Instagram-friendly turquoise lake.

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How technology is creating a safer and more environmentally friendly future for mining

In partnership with The European Commission

Mining has traditionally been a dangerous activity with a heavy environmental cost. But European projects are helping to make it safer and cleaner, by taking existing technologies and applying them to the context of mining.

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Europe's mining industry: Changing the way mines are excavated

In partnership with The European Commission

A European research project in Kista in Sweden is working on a new instrument. The X-Mine European project hopes to reduce costs and time by using scanners and 3D technology.

Living

Top 5 sustainable watch and jewellery brands

Labels with a strong moral and eco-friendly background that are honest about their supply chains.

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Angola

Take a 360° tour of an Angolan diamond mine

BUSINESS ANGOLA | Have you ever wondered how diamonds are found? In this interactive report, you can follow the process from beginning to end.

Peru

Peru installs military bases to protect the Amazon from ill

The South American nation has declared war on the illegal mining that has devastated large areas of the Amazon region.

Angola

Diamond Ambitions: Angola aims to boost gem production with freer market

In partnership with aipex

In this episode, the Business Angola team visit Cuango in eastern Angola to get a rare glimpse at how diamonds are mined.

Brazil

Brazil: Authorities end evacuation, second dam no longer at risk

At least 37 people have died in Brazil’s southeastern state of Minas Gerais after a dam burst on Friday at an iron ore mine, according to the local mayor.

Spain

How will miners rescue Spanish child trapped in well?

Euronews spoke to the former head of the mining group that will lead the final push in the mission to save a 2-year-old boy from a well in southern Spain

China

Chinese coal mine roof collapse kills 21: State media

An investigation into the accident in Shaanxi province has been launched.

Afghanistan

At least 30 killed in gold mine accident

Tunnel collapses on illegal dig

Spain

End of the road for Spanish coal

January 1, 2019 is the deadline for the last of Spain's unprofitable coal mines to cease production under an EU directive.

My Europe Series

Poland's coal conundrum

In this episode of Insiders Euronews travels to Poland to look at the country's deadly dependence on coal.

My Europe Series

What's behind Poland's love affair with coal?

Euronews' Sophie Claudet and Valerie Gauriat discuss the reasons behind Poland's continued dependence on coal.

My Europe Series

Poland's coal paradox

Host of the #Cop24 Poland heavily depends on coal and tops the list of Europ's most polluting and CO2 emitting countries. Insiders takes you on a journey from the Czech Republic to the heart of Silesia, Poland's realm of coal, to hear from those to whom coal is either a lifeline or a plague.

Germany

End of an era: Germany closes last active black coal mine

Since the mid-19th century, coal mining has been an essential part of German industry. But, on Friday, the country's last active black coal mine, Prosper-Haniel, will cease operations.

Poland

EU climate and energy targets set to challenge coal-dependent Poland

EU climate and energy targets, such as phasing out fossil fuels, will be hard to swallow in Poland as coal accounts for 80% of electricity generation

Living

The story of a ‘responsible’ luxury brand

Behind the scenes of sustainable fine jewellery label Tejen.

China

Two dead, 18 trapped in mine collapse in China

Two people died and 18 are still trapped after a coal mine collapsed in eastern China.

My Europe Series

"Insiders" talks to all sides on the great German coal divide

Despite its Green credentials Germany is a heavy user of coal, especially lignite, which comes from Europe's biggest opencast strip-mine. Now it wants to expand, but first it has to expel protesters from what remains of Hambach forest, which is due to disappear.