Jessica Lilly

Energy company reaches federal settlement in connection to Upper Big Branch mine disaster

Global Politics

Alpha Natural Resources agreed to pay 31 families, two survivors and 29 families of the deceased, $1.5 million each, as well as to make millions in safety improvements and conduct millions in research to make mining safer at the Upper Big Branch mine and in general.

Massey Energy blamed for West Virginia mining disaster

Report: Massey Energy to Blame for West Virginia Mining Disaster

The World

Considering mine safety after W. Va. blast

Environment
The World

Mining company has history of accidents

Global Politics