Wyoming is set to open its first new coal mine in decades, the Brook Mine, which will also extract and process rare earth elements crucial for technology and military applications, aiming to boost domestic production amid reliance on China. The project, supported by government officials and receiving federal and state grants, involves significant investment and aims to recover costs within five years by selling processed minerals and coal.
The body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard was recovered from a sinkhole in Pennsylvania, four days after she went missing while searching for her cat. Pollard fell into the sinkhole, which had opened above an abandoned coal mine, and was found 30 feet underground. An autopsy will determine the cause of death. The search began after her family reported her missing, and her granddaughter was found unharmed in a nearby car. The incident has deeply affected the local community.
Authorities in Pennsylvania have likely found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, a 64-year-old woman who went missing near a sinkhole above an abandoned coal mine in Marguerite. Pollard was last seen searching for her cat and was reported missing as temperatures dropped. Her car was found near the sinkhole with her granddaughter safe inside. Rescue efforts involved extensive excavation and the use of a pole camera, ultimately leading to the discovery of her remains.
Rescue teams in Marguerite, Pennsylvania, are searching for Elizabeth Pollard, a 64-year-old woman who may have fallen into a sinkhole while looking for her cat. The sinkhole, likely caused by subsidence from an abandoned coal mine, opened unexpectedly, and Pollard's car was found nearby with her granddaughter safe inside. Despite using cameras and excavation equipment, rescuers have yet to locate Pollard, but they continue to search the unstable area.
A search and rescue operation is underway in Unity Township, Pennsylvania, for Elizabeth Pollard, a grandmother believed to have fallen into a 30-foot sinkhole linked to an abandoned coal mine. Pollard went missing while searching for her cat, and her vehicle was found with her granddaughter inside. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to access the sinkhole, hoping Pollard is in an air pocket. The search continues despite challenging conditions, with authorities focusing efforts on the sinkhole area.
Former Wall Street banker Randall Atkins purchased a Wyoming coal mine for $2 million without seeing it, intending to sell coal. However, a study conducted with the Department of Energy revealed that the mine also contained an estimated $37 billion worth of rare earth elements (REEs). REEs are valuable due to their scarcity and their use in various technologies. The reliance on imports, particularly from China, poses a risk to critical U.S. industries. The discovery of REEs in the Brook Mine could lead to an REE boom in Wyoming, although extracting them is an expensive and uncertain process.
Two men are trapped following a building collapse at a former coal mine in Martin County, Kentucky. First responders from multiple counties are on the scene, and contact has been made with one of the trapped individuals, but not the second. Further updates are awaited.
Kentucky State Police is vying for their third consecutive win as "America's Best-Looking Cruiser" and is asking for online votes. Their 2023 entry features a Dodge Charger wrapped in a blue and white paint scheme reminiscent of a 1978 Ford cruiser, photographed at the Blue Diamond Coal Co. in Hazard. Voting is open until July 31, with the top 13 finishers earning a spot on the 2024 calendar.
A tornado hit North Antelope Rochelle Mine in Wyoming, injuring at least eight people and knocking over 12 empty train cars. The incident occurred during shift change, and it is unclear if anyone was on the buses that were flipped over. All workers have been accounted for, and none of the injuries appear life-threatening. Emergency services worked with mine management to account for employees, and power and gas to the mine were shut down. The strength of the tornado won't be known until a damage survey is taken.
"Dasara" is a revenge drama set in a coal mine area in the 1990s, revolving around three childhood friends and local politics. Nani delivers an impressive performance in a rustic character, while Keerthy Suresh plays a central role. The film's cinematography and production design are noteworthy, but the slow pace and predictable sequences make it lose steam at many places. Overall, it is watchable due to its ambition and Nani's performance.
A coal mine in central Colombia collapsed following an explosion that blocked several of its entrances, leaving 21 workers dead. Nine workers survived the accident and had been released from hospital, while the relatives of miners who were killed were receiving psychological support. The explosion was caused by methane inside the mine, and the complex would remain closed until officials investigate how the explosion occurred. Mining accidents are common in Colombia, particularly in coal and gold mines.
