The seismic event that occurred at the LKAB iron ore mine in Kiruna, Sweden, on May 18, 2020, resulted in significant ground deformation and operational disruption. This event, registering a 4.9 on... Read more »
The catastrophic event at the Gresford Colliery near Wrexham, North Wales, on 22 September 1934, resulted in the deaths of 266 men. A fire and subsequent explosions deep underground trapped and killed... Read more »
The 2010 Copiap mining accident, a cave-in at the San Jos copper-gold mine in northern Chile, trapped 33 miners approximately 700 meters underground for 69 days. The collapse occurred on August 5,... Read more »
The catastrophic event at the Knox Coal Company’s No. 2 mine near Port Griffith, Pennsylvania, on January 22, 1959, resulted from the Susquehanna River breaching the mine workings. This inundation led to... Read more »
Catastrophic events in gold mining operations encompass a range of hazards, including collapses, explosions, flooding, and fires. These incidents can result in significant loss of life, environmental damage, and economic disruption. For... Read more »
The December 6, 1907, explosion in Monongah, West Virginia, remains the worst mining disaster in American history. Two explosions, likely caused by an ignition of coal dust, ripped through the interconnected Fairmont... Read more »
The mountainous terrain and rich coal seams of West Virginia have made it a center of coal mining for over a century. This history, however, is tragically intertwined with numerous incidents resulting... Read more »
Catastrophic events in Welsh collieries have shaped the nation’s history, economy, and social fabric. These tragedies, often resulting from explosions, flooding, or roof collapses, led to significant loss of life and left... Read more »
The Yarnell Hill Fire, ignited by lightning on June 28, 2013, near Yarnell, Arizona, tragically claimed the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite firefighting crew. This incident,... Read more »
The explosion that ripped through the Centralia Coal Company’s Mine Number 5 in Centralia, Illinois, on March 25, 1947, claimed the lives of 111 miners. The disaster unfolded due to a confluence... Read more »