Coal mining24 Jun 2026Evacuated Coalsnaughton resident fears family will miss Christmas at home Nearly 100 properties in Coalsnaughton have been evacuated since reports of ground movement in May.24 Jun 202621 Jun 2026Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.21 Jun 202613 Jun 2026Sculpture honouring mining heritage to be unveiledThe sculpture is the work of John O'Rourke who had help from Northumbria University students.13 Jun 20269 Jun 2026UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejectedPlans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused. 9 Jun 202631 May 2026Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker daysChina's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.31 May 202625 May 2026Moment of gas explosion at China coal mineAt least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.25 May 202624 May 2026BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decadeAt least 82 people have been killed after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China.24 May 202612 May 2026Renewable energy hub planned for Scottish coal museumThere are plans to install solar panels on the roofs of buildings at Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange.12 May 202610 May 2026I took one of the most famous photos of the Aberfan disaster - it still haunts meMel Parry took one of the defining images of the Aberfan disaster, but "wished he'd never taken it".10 May 2026...
