More explanations of coal mine gas and coal dust explosions

I have been asked whether it would be possible to make mines safer from methane explosions than they currently are. Firstly it has to be re...

The Mining Disaster in West Virginia

The news of the death of at least 25 coal miners at the Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia is a reminder of the human costs that are...

A little more on coal mining

I am reminded of the high price that nations have to pay, on occasion, for coal by the sad news of the death of thirty miners in a gas explo...

P52. Pick Points

Half-a-dozen or so stories of interest: With OPEC coming up on their next meeting this Sunday, I suppose it is time to guess whether or not ...