This was the life of a coal miner in Virginia's Appalachia, a story of grit, hardship and resilience between the weight of the mountains. ♪♪ -Black lung is actually a preventable occupational ...

A former coal miner shares his journey from blasting mountains to planting gardens, as Refresh Appalachia transforms old ...

As President Donald Trump exercised his executive power to push for increased mine production, one of his administration’s ...

A surprise beneficiary in the budget mega bill signed by President Donald Trump on July 4 is a type of coal used in the ...

NORA, Va. -- A new generation of miners is in training in central Appalachia, where a onetime hub of the nation's coal industry is recovering from prolonged slumps that shuttered mines, bankrupted ...

In 2024, only about 14,000 miners or their surviving spouses were receiving black lung benefits. Monthly benefits for a miner who can no longer work are just $773. If married, the amount is $1,159.

What is this company doing differently that’s going to allow them to profitably succeed while so many other mines have not ...

Coal refuse from mines and processing plants is typically made of fine particles too small to burn or low-quality coal. When stored in piles, the waste can pose environmental risks, including the ...

This quirky Maryland town is home to one of the last intact silk mills in America and is perfect for an adventure into the wilds of Appalachia.

Mullins grew up in southwestern Virginia, where working in underground coal mines has been a way of life. After leaving the mines, he received a bachelor’s degree in communications with focuses on ...

Coal mining is alluring for many in rural West Virginia, not for money alone. GLEN DANIEL, W.Va., April 7, 2010— -- Charlie Athey sobbed Tuesday night as he stood before friends and family at ...

About 150 Appalachian coal miners traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to call on legislators to address what they see as a threat to the future of the federal fund ...