The Senate plans to explore weaknesses in federal mine safety laws when it convenes the first of a series of...
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West Virginia’s governor has asked a former top federal mine safety official to conduct an independent investigation of an explosion...
The West Virginia panel that writes mining safety rules wants to join state and federal inspectors underground as they work...
Time stopped five days ago for the families of 29 coal miners killed in the devastating explosion at Upper Big...
The U.S. mining industry may face additional regulations following this week’s deadly explosion at a West Virginia coal mine. Key...
Massey Energy Co. said Friday it will increase coal production at its other mines to compensate for production lost at...
The company that runs the West Virginia mine where an explosion killed at least 25 workers frequently sidesteps hefty fines...
The company that owns the West Virginia mine where at least 25 workers died in the worst U.S. mining disaster...
Drills boring into a West Virginia coal mine Wednesday carried hope for a “miracle” rescue of four miners missing after...
An explosion ripped through a West Virginia coal mine owned by Massey Energy, killing at least 25 miners in the...