There are about 500,000 abandoned mines in the United States, according to the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and these long-forgotten facilities can pose a variety of risks to people ...

The number of fatalities in mining declined to 42 last year from 55 in 2023 and although the industry remains a high risk employer, safety standards and accident rates are comparable with other ...

“Mining safety is a global concern and attracts significant international attention,” notes a research paper published in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) SA, suggesting that ...