Kentucky-based coal miner Ramaco Resources has confirmed a “material methane ignition” at its Berwind complex in McDowell County, W.Va. Read full article.
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Serbia coal mine shaft collapse kills 8
Eight people have died and another 18 have suffered injuries after a shaft collapse at the Soko coal operation in central Serbia. According to reports by the Associated Press and Al Jazeera, the collapse trapped the miners and also released methane into the operation’s workings, suffocating those that perished. The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. local time 1 April at…
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