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On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1535, John Fisher, English bishop and saint (born 1469) passed away. In 1907, Eriks Ādamsons, Latvian writer, poet, and novelist (died 1946) was born. In 1924, Larkin Kerwin, Canadian physicist and academic (died 2004) was born. In 1950, Greg Oliphant, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1968, Miri Yu, Zainichi, Korean novelist was born. In 1978, Charon, the first of Pluto's satellites to be discovered, was first seen at the United States Naval Observatory by James W. Christy. 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 readies first blast at Malawian rare earths mine

Sydney Morning Herald

June 22, 2026

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Lindian readies 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 first production targeted for Q4 2026 as the first blast nears.

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