Coal mining2 days agoSculpture honouring mining heritage to be unveiledThe sculpture is the work of John O'Rourke who had help from Northumbria University students.2 days ago6 days agoUK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejectedPlans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused. 6 days ago31 May 2026Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker daysChina's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.31 May 202625 May 2026Moment of gas explosion at China coal mineAt least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.25 May 202624 May 2026BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decadeAt least 82 people have been killed after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China.24 May 202612 May 2026Renewable energy hub planned for Scottish coal museumThere are plans to install solar panels on the roofs of buildings at Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange.12 May 202610 May 2026I took one of the most famous photos of the Aberfan disaster - it still haunts meMel Parry took one of the defining images of the Aberfan disaster, but "wished he'd never taken it".10 May 20265 May 2026Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in ColombiaThe explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.5 May 20263 May 2026Who is the mystery man in this portrait?The portrait is part of an exhibition in Bishop Auckland of pitman painter Tom McGuinness's work.3 May 2026...
