The Department of Energy and Natural Resources has confirmed that a sinkhole has developed near Galmoy Mine in Co Kilkenny.

IRISH mining company, Conroy Gold & Natural Resources has been awarded seven new prospecting licences in Kilkenny, Clare and Tipperary.

A man injured in a serious mining accident in Co Kilkenny on Friday has died.

Two hundred workers at zinc producer Arcon are in danger of losing their jobs after pay talks between management and unions broke down.