Miners

• Harold Brine, last survivor of 1958 N.S. mine disaster, dies at 91

  The last surviving miner rescued in October 1958 after one of Nova Scotia's worst coal mine disasters has died at the age of 91.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
  
• Typhoon Mangkhut: Landslide expected to drive up Philippines death toll

  Officials in the Philippines say it’s unlikely that dozens of people survived a landslide that hit a chapel during Typhoon Mangkhut.

  World

  Sep 17, 2018
  
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• PotashCorp miners trapped underground after fire at Rocanville potash mine

  Dozens of PotashCorp miners were trapped underground overnight after a fire broke out at a potash mine in in Rocanville, Sask.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2017
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• Death penalty for 5 in China who plotted to kill miners, claim compensation

  A court in China upheld death sentences for five people who conspired to kill miners in what they claimed were mine accidents and then posed as relatives to claim $300,000 in compensation.

  World

  Jul 4, 2015
• All miners have been brought to the surface safe and sound

  All trapped miners above ground after 96 workers forced to shelter after fire breaks out at PotashCorp Allan, Sask. mine.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2014