The Importance of Safety in Coal Mining Companies

natural gas utilities, and motor carriers.” (Childs, 2005) The state simultaneously amended the constitution to allow such a body. With this being established it gave jurisdiction over the operation of railroads, rates, wharves, terminals and express companies. “Governor Hogg 's first appointments were John H. Reagan (chairman), Judge William Pinckney McLean, and Lafayette L. Foster. In 1894 the legislature made the agency elective, the three commissioners henceforth serving six-year, overlapping terms

ISSUE: Coal seam gas exploration and development is rapidly increasing within Australia (Woodman and Silver, 2013). This increase has sparked significant concern within the community about the potential environmental, social and economic impacts that could result, which could possibly put a standstill to CSG mining, costing the state millions of dollars in revenue (Jaques and Galloway, 2012). BACKGROUND Coal seam gas or CSG is a naturally occurring found in coal seam deposits. Australia has

As a young Kentuckian, I recognize the importance of coal to the world's energy supply and its increasing use worldwide. Coal does indeed power the nation, but at what cost? At the cost of Appalachian qualities of life, at the cost of their health, the environment, and the economy. No one should suffer like the Appalachian region has due to the extensive devastation resulting from mountaintop removal. We, as a country, should stand up and defend Appalachia. We should come up with clean alternative

world, coal is the most commonly used fossil fuel. The coal present in the Pike River Coal Mine had some distinctive qualities. It was bright, lustrous coking coal with several properties that was sought after by the international steel makers. They used coke as a source of fuel for blasting furnaces and carbon was used to bind with iron to produce steel. Therefore, Pike coal’s unique property of producing low ash and high fluidity made it potentially valuable resource. Underground mining is very

that unites many Kentuckians. This common thread is coal mining. Window decals proudly proclaiming “Coal miner’s daughter”, “friend of coal” license plates, and yard signs declaring “Coal keeps the lights on” are only a fraction of the coal mining propaganda frequently seen throughout my community. There is an allure to being a coal miner not only because it is a high paying job that does not require a college degree, but also because being a coal miner evokes a sense of pride within people. However

Mining is one of Canada’s main industries primarily involving the processes of extraction, refining and processing of valuable minerals and rocks. The industry is a major employer, with approximately 375,000 people working in the mining and processing industries. In fact, these employees enjoy an average annual salary of around $100,000 compared to the average $33,000 of other industries (forestry, finance, and manufacturing) in the country. More so, more than 3,700 companies globally, supply engineering

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES OF COAL MINING INTRODUCTION Coal is the most abundant fuel resource in India. It is the prime source of energy and perhaps the largest contributor to the industrial growth of the country. It is a crucial and enduring element in a modern, balanced energy portfolio, providing a bridge to the future as an important low cost and secure energy solution to sustainability challenges. Some important facts about coal industry in India are as follows: •India is

A shameful and tragic event for the country and for all of its people. According to the news, the reason behind Turkey’s biggest mine “accident” that happened in Soma Eynez/Karanlıkdere Coal Mine was a malfunction in the electrical circuits of a power distributor which caused a huge fire. 787 people were stuck underground, around 90 of them were injured and 301 of them never even made it out alive because of carbon monoxide poisoning. There are certain questions that flood our minds. For example

STRATEGY ANALYSIS FOR IRON ORE SEGMENT OF BHP BILLITON 1. Company background, BHP Billion, a merging cooperation of BHP and Billion in 2010 (BHP Billiton, 2011), is a world leading company in mining and resource exploiting. According to ASX data, BHP Billion has the largest business scales in the Australian market, AU$166 billion of market capital and AU$71 billion of annual operating revenue in FY13 (Australian Securities Exchange, 2014). Over 128,800 employees and contractors work in 26

Girish Balar – 274 718 53 Maike Nan – 263 994 90 Due Date – Week 11 Introduction BHP Billiton, which is Broken Hill Proprietary Billiton, is an Anglo-Australian multinational mining and petroleum company. BHP started its operation in Melbourne in 1885 which is one of Australia’s largest and oldest companies, and it focused on development, discovery, production, and marketing of natural resources. In value-added flat steel products, BHP was also a market leader. In 1860, Billiton was established