The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent establishment of safe levels of so-called forever chemi...
DOL cites mines in 11 states after impact inspections
The U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday that it issued widespread citations following impact inspections at 14 mines in 11 states....
The U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday that it issued widespread citations following impact inspections at 14 mines in 11 states....
Article / 2 days ago
Gold mine with trapped workers almost completely flooded
reported citing RIA Novosti. The incident came soon after miners working at the site became trapped on March 18 after a rock fall. As per reports, 13 miners are still stuck in the mine....
reported citing RIA Novosti. The incident came soon after miners working at the site became trapped on March 18 after a rock fall. As per reports, 13 miners are still stuck in the mine....
Article / 1 month ago
Government sues petrochemical firm over damage from its mines
Brazilian state and federal prosecutors have filed a 1 billion Brazilian real ($203 million) lawsuit against petrochemical company Braskem SA over alleged damages that its salt mines have caused...
Brazilian state and federal prosecutors have filed a 1 billion Brazilian real ($203 million) lawsuit against petrochemical company Braskem SA over alleged damages that its salt mines have caused...
Article / 5 months ago
Mine inspections uncover 246 violations in 10 states
The U.S. Department of Labor said impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states throughout August uncovered a total of 246 workplace safety violations....
The U.S. Department of Labor said impact inspections at 14 mines in 10 states throughout August uncovered a total of 246 workplace safety violations....
Article / 7 months ago
Appeals court reinstates jury’s award to coal company
A federal court of appeals Thursday reinstated a $7.6 million jury award to a coal company in litigation filed against Chubb Ltd. units and approved a new damages trial in connection with...
A federal court of appeals Thursday reinstated a $7.6 million jury award to a coal company in litigation filed against Chubb Ltd. units and approved a new damages trial in connection with...
Article / 9 months ago
Allianz names global head of natural resources
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE on Wednesday named Anthony Vassallo global head of natural resources, a newly created role....
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE on Wednesday named Anthony Vassallo global head of natural resources, a newly created role....
Article / 10 months ago
Coal miners’ black lung disease on rise: Study
New research shows that black lung disease is on the rise among modern coal miners....
New research shows that black lung disease is on the rise among modern coal miners....
Article / 1 year ago
Coal miners at greater mortality risk from lung disease than predecessors: Study
Coal miners in the United States are at an increased risk of dying from lung diseases such as cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and death rates are...
Coal miners in the United States are at an increased risk of dying from lung diseases such as cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and death rates are...
Article / 1 year ago
CNA, Travelers win D&O suit related to mining merger
A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of CNA Financial Corp. and Travelers Cos. Inc. units Monday in directors and officers liability insurance litigation stemming from two heavy...
A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of CNA Financial Corp. and Travelers Cos. Inc. units Monday in directors and officers liability insurance litigation stemming from two heavy...
Article / 1 year ago
