The Mine Rescue Group is an adjunct to the United States Mine Rescue Association. The group is a forum for those engaged in mine rescue and others interested in emergency preparedness. Since it began, more than 7,000 articles and comments covering world-wide mining events have been posted here. We welcome everyone to join in to continue improvements in methods of saving the lives of miners and those involved in mine emergencies.
Management blamed in China mine blast that kills 104 CNN November 23, 2009 Beijing, China (CNN) -- Chinese officials blamed poor management and inadequate
Miners' families demand answers in China mine explosion that killed at least 104 Associated Press by Cara Anna November 23, 2009 HEGANG, CHINA - Grieving
Toll in Chinese Mine Explosion Rises to 104 New York Times By KEITH BRADSHER November 22, 2009 HONG KONG - A gas explosion at a coal mine in northeastern China
Coal mine accident kills six in central China Xinhua - China November 23, 2009 CHANGSHA -- Six people were killed in a coal mine accident in central China's
China coal mine blast death toll jumps to 87 By CARA ANNA (AP) HARBIN - Rescuers worked in frigid cold to reach 21 miners trapped underground Sunday as the