Mine rescuers prepare to test their skills in simulated mine emergency

July 27th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Coal Industry News | Leave A Comment »

RENO, Nev. (Coal Geology)- In the event of a mine fire, roof collapse or explosion, mine rescue teams may be tapped to search for colleagues disoriented by toxic gas, trapped beneath layers of rock or severely injured. The teams undergo rigorous training to develop skills that often save lives. Those skills will be put to [...]

North American Gem Inc. Receives Complete Approval to Mine at the North American Gem #2 Mine

July 27th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Global News | Leave A Comment »

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Coal Geology) — 07/27/10 — North American Gem Inc. (NAG) (TSX VENTURE: NAG) through its subsidiary, North American Gem US, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Kentucky Department of Natural Resources (KDNR) has fully approved the mining application (Mine permit number #861-0513) which allows for immediate production to begin at [...]

29 Dead In West Virginia Mine Because Of Chamber Policies

April 12th, 2010  |  by  |  published in Coal Industry News | Leave A Comment »

StopTheChamber.com, a coalition of NGOs dedicated to corporate and government accountability, has been warning for months about the devastating effect of U.S. Chamber of Commerce policies on the well being of Americans. Specifically, the Chamber has spent hundreds of millions to fight any regulation of its dues paying members and any regulation of pollution caused by those members.

Coal Mine Directory in USA and CANADA

April 1st, 2010  |  by  |  published in Coal Industry News, Geology Books | Leave A Comment »

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China Coal Mine Blast Killed Scores

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