Mining Links

Mining Links

Universities –

Penn State’s mining program

WVU’s mining program

VPI’s mining program

UK’s mining program

State agencies –

Pennsylvania Bureau of Mine Safety

WV Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training

KY Office of Mine Safety and Licensing

OH Department of Natural Resources – Mineral Resource Management

Maryland Bureau of Mines

Federal agencies –

US Office of Surface Mining -

NIOSH Office of Mine Safety and Health Research -

Mine Safety and Health Administration

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Organizations –

Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration INC.

Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration INC Pittsburg Section

Holmes Safety Association

American Coal Council

Families for Coal (FORCE)

National Mining Association

National Coal Council

International Society of Mine Safety Professionals

Women in Mining

West Virginia Coal Association

Mining History –

The New York Public Library Digital Image Gallery

Virginia Tech Imagebase Digital Photo Collection – Coal Mining

The Coal and Coke Heritage Center – Penn State Fayette

Virtual Museum of Coal Mining in Western Pennsylvania

Windber Coal Heritage Center

Educational Resources –

American Coal Foundation

Kentucky Geological Survey/University of Kentucky

Kentucky Coal Education

WV Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training – Outreach for Teachers and Children

Mine Safety and Health Administration – Kid’s Page

Tourist Mines –

Seldom Seen Tourist Coal Mine

Updated last 4/21/2008