New safety rules in mines aim to protect miners from toxic silica dust, potentially saving thousands of lives. The regulations tighten exposure limits and require monitoring of air quality. Miners will now have the same silica exposure limits as other workers in the U.S.
13 miners trapped in Pioneer gold mine in far Eastern Russia after a rockfall, rescuers working to save them, no contact made with miners yet, situation remains difficult
A gold mine in far eastern Russia collapsed and trapped at least 13 miners hundreds of feet underground. Rescue operations are underway.
At least 13 miners are trapped in a collapsed gold mine in far eastern Russia. Rescue operation launched to reach them at a depth of 125 meters. Cause of accident unknown. Mining accidents in the past blamed on safety violations.
The Tennessee Valley Authority released a video showing the implosion of towers at the Paradise Fossil Plant in Kentucky. The Kentucky House voted to allow small coal mining operations to reduce the number of miners with emergency medical training per shift. The bill has sparked debate over safety and financial benefits.