They're in the headlines every week—critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and the rare earth elements ...

The world's second-biggest lithium miner SQM has begun laying off 5% of its Chilean workforce as it contends with a ...

Hallstatt or Salt Settlement is home to some of the oldest salt mines in the world. The prehistoric sea that secured “white ...

Salzburg, nestled at the heart of Austria, is a city where history and culture converge in the shadow of the Alps. Known for its Baroque architecture, ... is famous for its salt mines, which gave it ...

Seats adjusted and helmets fitted, cycle guide ­Celeste Casiraghi calls us together outside Salzburg’s Mirabell Gardens to confirm one thing: “Is everyone aware this is a Sound of Music tour?” ...

Environment News: Authorities in Romania are racing against time to save the historic salt mine in Praid as severe flooding threatens the area. With tourism as its lifeblood, local officials warn ...

The floods in recent days have swollen a stream near the partially inundated salt mine, which has been shut down since 5 May.. The mine is among the biggest tourist attractions in northern Romania ...

While part of the mine has been producing salt, with an annual production capacity of around 70,000-100,000 metric tons, its huge galleries which also house a medical centre, receive tourists ...

Heavy flooding in Romania's Harghita County has caused critical conditions at the historic Praid salt mine, a major tourist attraction. Authorities are assessing the damage. #EuropeNews ...

Just two hours away from Salzburg is Hallstatt, a picturesque alpine village in the heart of Austria. It sits perfectly on the shores of a dazzling lake, framed neatly by a soaring host of ...

From this perspective, we can talk about trade and salt mine routes, which resulted in the growth of this (comparatively) tiny, yet powerful place. Moving on, we'll continue down Getreidegasse—one of ...

The earliest known salt mine was in 5000 BC, at a place in Austria now called Hallstatt, from the Greek halos, meaning salt. ... Most of medieval and later salt industry in Europe stems from the ...