A massive Komatsu wheel loader equipped with a reinforced rock bucket operates in a mining environment. The machine features ...

Residents and officials in Owasso raised concerns over a proposed quarry expansion, citing property values, health risks and ...

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New statewide data shows mine and quarry injuries dropping to a record 0.82 rate, reflecting strong safety training efforts and industry-wide commitment to prevention. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley ...

Neighbors of the proposed 70-acre rock quarry mine gather in front of an opposition sign along Frost Road in Whatcom County, Wash. The project proposes trucking the gravel along Frost Road. Rachel ...

Black lung is an incurable, deadly disease that's on the rise, especially among coal miners in central Appalachia, where researchers estimate 1 in 5 will get black lung. Now, the federal government's ...

So far in this series, pretty much every material we’ve covered has had to undergo a significant industrial process to transform it from its natural state to a more useful product. Whether it’s the ...

The federal government is working on regulations for U.S. mines which includes reducing exposure to silica dust for all miners — not just coal miners. Black lung is an incurable, deadly disease that's ...