coal mining
Americannoun
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Tyler, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, was born and raised in a traditional coal mining village northwest of Swansea, and divided her time between south Wales and Portugal in recent years.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The Justice family runs a sprawling coal mining enterprise that extends across the South.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Fatality rates in China's coal mining industry have fallen more than 90% since 1990, thanks to a package of safety reforms.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
The town dates to the Middle Ages and has long been defined by coal mining, followed by steelworks and manufacturing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Only coal mining was more important in Coalwood than high-school football.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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