Today in News History
On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1783, A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France. In 1924, Larkin Kerwin, Canadian physicist and academic (died 2004) was born. In 1945, Mitsuru Ushijima, Japanese general (born 1887) passed away. In 1945, World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. In 1968, Miri Yu, Zainichi, Korean novelist was born. In 1993, Loris Karius, German footballer was born. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. In 2002, An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response. In 2007, The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada’s most intense tornado on record. In 2022, An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lindian lines up first blast at Malawian rare earths mine

Lindian Resources has shifted its giant Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi into mining mode, with ore stockpiled and the first blast ready, ahead of a planned Q4 2026 production start.
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