Coal Mine

Colombia races against time to rescue trapped miners after blast kills 11

Explosion caused by accumulated gas in six adjoining coal mines in central Cundinamarca department causes casualties and traps 10 workers below ground, authorities say.

China mine collapse kills six, dozens still missing

A rescue operation involving hundreds of workers continues after a 180-metre-high slope gave way at the open-pit mine in the Inner Mongolia region's Alxa Left Banner area.

Germany briefly detains Greta Thunberg after fossil fuel protest

The young climate activist has been showing solidarity with German protesters against the demolition of a village, which has become a symbol of resistance against fossil fuels.

Thousands hit German streets to protest coal mine expansion

A village in Germany, Lutzerath, is about to be cleared and demolished to make way for the expansion of the Garzweiler coal mine.

'Terrible loss': World reacts to Türkiye's coal mine blast that killed 41

Leaders from around the world have extended their condolences and expressed their sympathies over the incident.

Mexico to seek foreign help to rescue trapped miners

Opinions of two outside companies will "determine our actions with more precision," says civil protection agency, as families urge quicker actions to save 10 miners confined underground for nearly 14 days.

Mexico prepares to launch search for trapped coal miners

Operation to rescue 10 miners will become possible once "97 percent of the water" is extracted from the mine in Agujita town of northern Coahuila state, officials say.

Darkness, debris block rescue bid at Mexico coal mine

"There is no space to move forward, there are obstructions," says Defence Minister Luis Cresencio, as 10 miners complete a week of underground confinement with no news of their fate so far.

Rescuers to enter Mexico coal mine as flood water ebbs

Divers and rescuers are expected to enter a coal mine in northern state of Coahuila, where 10 miners remain trapped for the last six days, officials say.

'Time against' Mexico in bid to rescue trapped miners

Authorities flag "decisive" day for rescuing 10 miners who have been trapped in a coal mine in Coahuila state for more than three days.

Relatives pray for miracle as Mexico miners remain trapped in coal mine

Family members spend another night waiting anxiously for news, more than 48 hours after hundreds of rescuers launched a mission to save 10 workers confined deep underground.

Families fret as Mexico battles to rescue trapped miners

Scores of rescuers race against time to save 10 workers trapped in a flooded coal mine as desperate relatives watch rescue efforts at the site in the northern Coahuila state.