In the heart of the Austrian Alps next to Salzburg, the Hallein Salt Mine conceals a world that was fashioned for 2,000 years by the "white gold" that is salt. Kitted out with a coverall ...

Archaeologists at an old mining site in Dürrnberg, near Salzburg ... an ancient mine in Dürrnberg (otherwise known as Bad Dürrnberg). This site is known for containing rock salt (halite ...

After nearly 2½ years of regulatory scrutiny and upgrades, the Morton Salt mine in New Iberia has been removed from a "safety watch" after improving its compliance with federal rules, U.S ...

The ancient Wieliczka salt mine, begun in the 13th century, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Polish mine features salt-carved chandeliers, chapels, and even a rendering of the Last Supper.

On February 24, 2022, Stepan Bandrivskyi woke up before dawn and got ready for a special day: his birthday. It wouldn’t be a particularly happy one. Hours earlier, a couple dozen miles away ...