coal mining
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If coal mining is a dying industry, despite all its White House support, what is it that accounts for the persistence of black-lung disease, which has long plagued miners and long been addressed?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The Justice family runs a sprawling coal mining enterprise that extends across the South.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
The investigation published last week showed that global advisory firm Mercer has invested on Tuvalu's behalf in funds exposed to coal mining, gas exploration and the world's largest crude oil refinery.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
In the early 2000s, deadly accidents were common in China's coal mining industry.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
“Maybe Norvelt can build a coal mining theme park with underground roller coasters zipping through the old mine shafts,” I suggested.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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