A memorial in honor of the 12 Sago miners who lost their lives was placed by the historic Covered Bridge in Philippi. Three of the men who died in the accident were from Barbour County. (Photo ...

An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran killed at least 34 workers and injured 17 others, officials said Sunday, marking one of the worst mining disasters in the country's history as others ...

The Sago Mine disaster served as a catalyst for mine safety law changes, but its unclear if some changes will survive budget cuts by the current administration.

Of the 51 mining fatalities reported last year in the U.S., 28 occurred in coal mines. Agency data showed that 10 coal miners died in accidents involving powered haulage, which was the leading cause ...

Microseismic monitoring and a hybrid risk model provide dynamic insights into floor behavior, reducing water inrush risks in ...

Climate activists worry about the high-energy demand for bitcoin mining. A once-dormant power plant is humming with activity outside Pittsburgh as thousands of miners work 24 hours a day. The miners ...

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