# Mines

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Meet the 23-year-old woman clearing mines from a war she doesn't remember

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines – which Ireland played a crucial part in – has been an extraordinary success.

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Dec 27th 2017, 10:00 PM

Floods unearth land mines in Bosnia - and wash away warning signs

The mines are from Bosnia’s 1992 – 1995 war.

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May 20th 2014, 9:19 PM

Irishman dies in Australia after suspected fall at a tourist mine

ABC News reports that it is believed that 27-year-old Kevin Browne slipped and fell from rigging at the Hard Times mine in Queensland.

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Mar 31st 2014, 10:20 AM

Pics: Journeying into the abandoned mines of Ireland

The mines are visited by ‘urban explorers’ – but can be dangerous places.

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Jan 1st 2014, 9:15 AM

A brief history of the gold hidden around Ireland

Could you be sitting on top of your own personal goldmine?

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Sep 9th 2013, 12:22 PM

SIPTU members at Tara Mines accept company's proposals

In January this year the company put its entire workforce on protective notice.

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Mar 25th 2013, 6:03 PM

'Several' South African miners shot dead by police

Video footage of the shooting has been broadcast across South Africa.

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Aug 17th 2012, 7:57 AM

Underground Ireland: our country's hidden structures

A host of architectural and archaeological gems lie beneath your feet – we’ve taken a closer look at some of them…

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Jul 22nd 2012, 1:00 PM