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Drills could reach trapped Chilean miners by Saturday

Environment

It’s been over two months since a mine collapse trapped 33 Chilean gold miners deep underground in Copiapo, Chile, but the rescue effort may reach a breakthrough soon. However, the this is also the most dangerous part of the rescue.

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Turkey mourns for its miners and many blame the government for not enforcing safety standards

Business, Economics and Jobs
A miner hugs a relative in front of a coal mine in Soma, Turkey, after the country's worst mining accident in more than two decades.

Why Turkish protesters are blaming their government for a major mining disaster

Conflict & Justice

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

Global Politics

Massey Energy blamed for West Virginia mining disaster

Business, Economics and Jobs

Record Settlement in West Virginia Mining Explosion

At $210 million dollars it’s the biggest settlement in the history of US mining disasters. But will it change the culture that led to the deaths of 29 West Virginia men? The Takeaway speaks to West Virginia Congressman Nick Rahall about the Upper Big Branch mining disaster.

Report: Massey Energy to Blame for West Virginia Mining Disaster

Investigations into last year’s coal mine disaster in West Virginia that killed 29 people have found the mine owner squarely responsible.  The former federal mine safety chief Davitt McAteer led the investigation into the worst American mining disaster in 40 years. Jessica Lilly, reporter for West Virginia Public Radio shares the on the community’s reaction.

The World

Uncovering causes of West Virginia mine explosion

Business, Economics and Jobs

We look behind Monday’s coal mine explosion that killed 25 and left 4 miners trapped in Montcoal, W. Va., into the Massey corporation, which owns the mine.

The World

The sacrifices that coal miners make

Environment

When an accident strikes, coal miners and their families are reminded of the sacrifices they make every day as they head to work.