Fires and potential explosions at mine sites can be averted and mitigated against with the proper use of fire-suppressing ...

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Last May, a large fire engulfed the La Esperanza gold mine in southern Peru, trapping workers underground. The blaze, the cause of which has yet to be definitively proven, tragically killed 27 workers ...

CORE, W.Va. — Federal Mine Safety Chief Chris Williamson, the head of MSHA, toured the West Virginia University Academy for Mine Training and Energy Technologies in Core Wednesday, National Mine ...

After nearly 2½ years of regulatory scrutiny and upgrades, the Morton Salt mine in New Iberia has been removed from a "safety watch" after improving its compliance with federal rules, U.S. officials ...

After years of safety problems, ArcelorMittal confirms its in talks to transfer ownership to Kazakhstan. But a change of ownership won’t necessarily make mining any safer. Tokayev speaking to families ...

Effective fire training goes beyond classroom lectures and compliance checklists. To prepare workers for emergencies—whether it’s a Class A blaze involving paper and wood, or a Class B fire fed by ...

VOLGA, W.Va. — Local emergency officials in Barbour County report a coal mine has been closed due to an underground fire. The incident happened at Arch Coal’s Century Mine near the Barbour/Upshur ...

Every year, National Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2025) serves as a vital reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention. This year, the Fort Detrick community is coming together to ...