Production of coal from commercial mines has increased to 22.35 million tonne in FY25 so far, registering a growth of 78.14% from 12.55 MT in FY24. (Image/Reuters) The ministry of coal on Thursday ...

Now a new and perhaps even more vexing concern has emerged: Highway sinkholes stemming from long-abandoned mines. Three sinkholes have opened up along I-80 in Wharton since late December.

Stronghold Digital Mining will clean up its unpermitted coal ash dump at its waste coal power plant in Venango County, which fuels its crypto mining operations. Pennsylvania has the most abandoned ...

Iowa has paused reclamation of abandoned coal mines until state officials confirm whether federal project grants will be ...

The coal ministry will launch the 12th round of commercial mines auction on Thursday in which 25 blocks will be put on sale. "Under round 12, a total of 25 coal mines are being offered, comprising 7 ...

New Delhi: The ministry of coal will launch the 12th round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions on March 27, 2025, offering a total of 25 coal mines for bidding. The initiative is part of the government’s ...

For generations, coal mining powered our economy, but it also left behind dangerous abandoned mine lands that continue to impact residents today. These sites threaten our health, homes, and ...

Exploring abandoned mines offers an unforgettable peek into the fascinating history of mining in the U.S. From narrow tunnels deep underground to stunning geological formations, these tours provide a ...

Large mounds of materials left from abandoned coal mines are among the cleanup efforts at this site in Marion County. Screenshot: Courtesy of Iowa Department of Natural Resources ...

Forty percent of Western watershed headwaters are polluted with mine wastes, with approximately 100,000 abandoned mines on public lands across 13 states, Willis said. Taking on all of these cleanups ...

The state Department of Environmental Protection lists 588 abandoned mines in its database, covering coveted minerals from copper to zinc. Some of the mines are thought to date to the 1600s.