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Massey Energy moves to declassify board of directors

Richmond - In response to stockholder input and an ongoing review of corporate policies and practices, Massey Energy Company today announced plans to declassify its board of directors.

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UPDATE- WV Deadly Coal Mine Explosion (live report) Special

WV Coal Mine Disaster- Methane Gas is being blamed for this afternoons explosion in the underground mine. 12 dead with another dozen men missing. Rescue Efforts are underway to locate and save the trapped and missing miners. Live on Scene at Massey Mine

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Westray remembered: the explosion that killed 26 N.S. coal miners in 1992

An underground explosion at the Westray mine in Nova Scotia killed 26 miners on May 9, 1992.

Australia mining tax becomes law

The Australian senate pushes through into law a 30% tax on iron ore and coal mining companies.

Profits decline at BHP Billiton

Anglo-Australian firm BHP Billiton, the world's biggest mining company, reports lower profits due to falling prices of iron ore and coal.

Ex-Westray miner calls for law crackdown to protect workers

Cabinet members were joined by a former Westray Mine worker and a union official on Parliament Hill today to mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly explosion at the mine, and call for Criminal Code changes to be acted upon.

How a CP strike affects Canada's supply chain

When engineers and other workers at Canadian Pacific Railway walked off the job early Wednesday, they set off a strike that could affect coal mines, farms, auto manufacturing plants and maybe even the local Canadian Tire.