The 18th Annual Coal Miners’ Heritage Festival is Sunday, Aug. 31 in Lansford, Carbon County. A celebration of anthracite ...

In addition to exploring the 1,500' mine tunnels underground, and the 3,000' of vintage track, visitors will be able to tour the restored coal camp buildings located on the ground above.

The Number 9 Coal Mine offers a vivid glimpse into Americas industrial past. "Were about 1,600 feet inside the side of the ...

It's a grueling and risky life for these miners, known as zama zamas, an isiZulu phrase translating loosely as "those who ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says his department is beginning work to restore seven abandoned mine sites in south-central and southeast Iowa. Coal was strip mined from the areas. “So ...

Abandoned coal mines had left waterways acidic and rusty orange. Local residents are cleaning them up, and recovering valuable minerals in the process.