The mines are a source of great wealth to the country, the salt -- which is a State monopoly -- being extracted exclusively by criminals. View Full Article in Timesmachine » Share full article ...

The salt-mining town could be a financial, military, and symbolic prize if under Russian control. Take a look inside the cavernous salt mines, which have previously hosted symphonies and soccer games.

The irony of a salt shortage in Northeast Ohio has not been lost on those familiar with the region’s salt mining industry. WEWS Cleveland, OH. We have salt mines. So why are we short on salt?

The Soledar salt mines are decorated for tourists in peaceful times. (Supplied: Oleg Totsky)There's also a sanatorium, which made use of the environment's year-round cool temperature and constant ...

"The system of Soledar and Bakhmut mines, which is actually a network of underground cities, can not only [hold] a big group of people at a depth of 80-100 meters, but also tanks and infantry ...

A major road salt mine proposed for Newfoundland's west coast is getting closer to reality, with the project awaiting the results of a provincial environmental assessment, expected in April.

The historic salt mines of Soledar, Ukraine have found new life in the digital realm of Minecraft. French developers Endorah, in collaboration with UNITED24, have unveiled the project "Minesalt ...