Since its inception in 1835, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has been responsible for providing much of the earth science related information that is required by government, the public and institutions. These requirements have evolved over time, with emphasis ...

Highwall mining is an important coal mining method. More than 60 highwall miners are presently in operation, and they may account for about 4% of total U.S. coal production. A review of accident data for 1983-2002 from the Mine Safety and Health Administration ...