Archive for February, 2006
« Previous EntriesWorld Briefing | Americas: Mexico: Miners’ Families Rebel After Search Suspended
Friday, February 24th, 2006Relatives of 65 coal miners trapped underground since methane gas explosion at mine in Coahuila, Mexico, on Feb 19, riot after rescue efforts are suspended (S)…
Mexican Miners Keep Digging
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006Photo of rescue workers digging in hopes of finding 65 coal miners trapped near San Juan de las Sabinas, Mexico, by gas explosion and tunnel collapse…
[TS] 13 Rescued and Scores Trapped After Blast at Mexican Coal Mine
Sunday, February 19th, 2006A gas explosion caused an avalanche of rock that sealed off a mine shaft in the border state of Coahuila early on Sunday morning.
13 Rescued and Scores Trapped After Blast at Mexican Coal Mine
Sunday, February 19th, 2006A gas explosion caused an avalanche of rock that sealed off a mine shaft in the border state of Coahuila early on Sunday morning.
[TS] Citations for Mines Where Workers Died
Thursday, February 16th, 2006The federal regulators cited the Sago Mine in Upshur County, W.Va., where 12 men died after an explosion last month.
Citations for Mines Where Workers Died
Thursday, February 16th, 2006The federal regulators cited the Sago Mine in Upshur County, W.Va., where 12 men died after an explosion last month.
[TS] World Business Briefing | Australia/New Zealand: Australia: BHP Billiton Profit Soars 48%
Wednesday, February 15th, 2006BHP Billiton reports 48 percent jump in profit for latest six month period as soaring prices of iron ore, coking coal, and copper raised earning margins; net profit for six months through Dec 31 jumped to $4.36 billion; sales rose by one-fifth to $18.2 billion; company plans to buy back $2 billion of its own […]
BOOKS OF THE TIMES; When Moving a Mountain Is No Longer an Act of God
Sunday, February 12th, 2006 Erik Reece' s book about the consequences of coal mining feels more like extended journalistic glimpses than a fully developed exploration.
Original post by By JANET MASLIN and software by Elliott Back
[TS] New Rules Require Extra Oxygen in Mines
Tuesday, February 7th, 2006WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (AP) — Coal mine operators will have to store extra oxygen supplies underground and more quickly notify the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration of accidents under emergency rules the agency announced Tuesday.
Original post by By JANET MASLIN and software by Elliott Back
[TS] HOME ECONOMICS: Personal Accounts; Kentucky’s Underground Economy
Saturday, February 4th, 2006Eastern Kentuckians are forced to trade their heritage and their children' s future for jobs now.
Original post by By Bobbie Ann Mason and software by Elliott Back