See where N.J.’s 588 abandoned mines are located after another collapse under I-80
The recent sinkholes on I-80 were caused by long-abandoned mines. See the map showing hundreds of closed New Jersey mines.
Route 80 sinkholes put a spotlight on New Jersey's 588 abandoned mines
The Sterling Mine, the last operating mine in New Jersey, suspended large-scale commercial mining operations in 1986. Since ...
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Australia to turn abandoned mine into air energy hub, powering 80,000 homes
Positioned near Broken Hill, this facility is designed to supply backup electricity for approximately 80,000 homes during peak consumption periods. According to NSW Planning and Public Spaces ...
The UK's abandoned Roman gold mines that are now a haven for dark tourism
The UK is home to many ancient sites, but few are as fascinating as the abandoned Roman gold mines hidden in the Welsh ...
Another Sinkhole Rips Open I-80 Because It’s Built on Abandoned Mines
The road closure will be extended for months as crews attempt to patch another gaping hole that measures 15 feet wide and 15 ...
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Abandoned mines could find new use as gravity batteries
Just because a mine has been exhausted of its ore, that doesn't necessarily mean it has no value. A 2023 study suggests that the shafts of such abandoned mines could serve as energy-storing ...