Mining

Arrests Made in Brutal Attack on Keonjhar Mining Officer

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Keonjhar, India – In Keonjhar, six individuals have been apprehended by the local police for their involvement in the assault on junior mining officer (JMO) Suraj Hembram and his team near Anandapur. The suspects arrested include Rajesh Kumar Sha, Diptiranjan Nayak, Diptiranjan Barik, Promad Kumar Swain, Alok Kumar Sha, and Prafulla Chandra Pradhan. Alongside the … Read more

Alabama Residents Fearful as Federal Regulators Investigate Risks of Longwall Mining in Oak Grove

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Oak Grove, Alabama – Lisa Lindsay had been waiting for months for action from federal authorities to address the risks posed by the longwall coal mine expanding beneath her home. The dangers hit close to home in March when an explosion devastated her neighbor’s home, resulting in critical injuries and a tragic death. The family … Read more

Explosion at Khuzestan Stone Mine Injures Three Workers, Exposing Lack of Safety Measures in Iran’s Mining Sector

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At Haftkel in Khuzestan Province, an explosion at a stone mine resulted in the injury of three workers, highlighting the safety hazards present in Iran’s mining sector. The incident, caused by a rupture in equipment, left the workers with head and facial injuries, underscoring the dangerous conditions faced by miners in the country. The injured … Read more

Anniversary of Brookwood Mining Explosion Tragedy: Remembering Sept. 23

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BROOKWOOD, Alabama – This year marks the 22nd anniversary of a tragic mining explosion that shook the small town of Brookwood, Alabama. On September 23, the community will come together to honor the memory of those who lost their lives that fateful day. The explosion, which occurred in a local coal mine, took the lives … Read more

Coal Mine Explosion Kills Dozens of Workers in Eastern Iran – Tragedy Strikes in Mining Accident

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Dozens of workers lost their lives in an explosion at a coal mine located in eastern Iran. The incident, occurring in the city of Zemestanyurt, highlights the dangers faced by miners in the region. Reports indicate that the explosion was triggered by a gas leak in the mine, resulting in a tragic loss of life. … Read more

Mining Tragedy Strikes Alabama Town, Residents Seek Answers and Accountability

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Adger, Alabama – Beneath the serene surface of Charlie Utterback’s family home lies the imminent disruption of longwall mining panel number 53. Up top, Utterback’s dogs stand guard, ready to greet visitors with a bark and a wag of their tails. The peaceful existence of the family may soon be shattered as heavy machinery is … Read more