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.

Russian forces in Ukraine are trying to capture the eastern salt-mining town of Soledar in a sustained offensive that Kyiv's Defense Ministry has described as "maniacal." In 2019, RFE/RL's Amos ...

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 ...

The Morton Salt mine in New Iberia has been removed from a "safety watch" after improving its compliance with federal rules, U.S. officials told our media partners at The Advocate.

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 ...