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Guadalcanal

Coverage of Guadalcanal in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 27 · 07:15 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 04:23 UTC
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Ashley Oloperson1Matthew Waleperson1James Aitoreaperson1Gold Ridge Mining Limitedorganization1Wanguo Gold Group Ltdorganization1Australian Broadcasting Corporationorganization1Solomon Islandsplace1Honiaraplace1Landslidetopic1gold minetopic1informal minerstopic1Battle of Savo Islandtopic1Allied Forcesorganization1Japanese Navyorganization1August 9, 1942topic1
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  • WORLDJul 29 · 04:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Man killed in landslide at Solomon Islands gold mine, police say

    A man was killed in a landslide at a gold mine in Solomon Islands, with Ashley Olo's body recovered from the site. The mine, operated by Gold Ridge Mining Limited and majority-owned by Wanguo Gold Group, has faced prior controversies involving informal miners and safety concerns. The cause of the landslide remains under investigation.

  • WORLDApr 27 · 07:15 UTCWAR ON THE ROCKS
    The Importance of the Battle of Savo Island

    On August 9, 1942, an Allied fleet of 17 warships faced a Japanese force near Guadalcanal despite superior numbers, newer ships, and radar technology. The battle lasted 33 minutes and demonstrated that numerical and technological advantage does not guarantee victory in warfare.