Kentucky Resident Challenges Coal Company's Right to Mine
The land to the right is the Johnson family's land; to the left is an adjacent hollow that has been extensively mined. The cut-through is roughly 300 yards from a cabin Phillip Johnson built on his property prior to the mining in 2014. The mining, including machinery and explosives, is easily heard and felt in the cabin. Photo by Tarence Ray
Blasting Concerns
Blasting being conducted in northwest Miami-Dade County is of tremendous concern to residents of the city because of the effect such activities have on people and property within the city. Despite the fact that the city banned all …
Methane from coal mines upends the lives of West ia …
If a property owner's water supply has been affected, the law requires coal companies to provide a replacement source. Companies are also supposed to let owners know they are going to mine underneath their property and conduct pre- and post-mining surveys to document any damage.
Federal Court In WV Voids Severance Deed Waiver Because Longwall Mining
The Plaintiffs now agree, and do not dispute, that there is a waiver of subjacent support included within the title chain to their property. The Plaintiffs, therefore, acknowledge and agree that they cannot pursue traditional common law property damage claims related to the mining operations conducted under their property. The Plaintiffs ...
Blasting Rock Quarry Verdicts
Although most mining companies don't acknowledge these damages for obvious reasons (to protect themselves in the event of a lawsuit), some jurisdictions recognize blasting as a potential reason for property damage. For example, Florida is home to many quarries involved in rock blasting. Reports indicate that at least nine mining quarries in ...
Mining in Michigan: A focus on nonferrous mineral …
remediate any damage and pursue legal action to recover costs from the company. The MDEQ has promulgated rules under Part 632 to provide details on permit requirements, environmental assessments, mining and reclamation plans, and financial assurance. The rules include standards for construction, operation, and closure of
Mining Damage Flask
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Subsidence is Damaging Properties in Footprint of Rustic Ridge Deep Mine
Formal reports note that LCT does "not deny that mining operations may have caused" damage on the properties. Neighbors have reported that the damage of at least one home may be irreparable, meaning that LCT Energy may need to buy-out the property if the damages cannot be fixed. ... We encourage residents in that area to see these reports ...
McFarlane Lake Mining Awards Drilling Contract at Its McMillan Mine
Drilling Program. The company plans to drill a minimum of 3,000 meters to test and expand on historic high-grade gold intercepts at the McMillan Gold Mine (Figure 2) and to better understand the ...
Surface Owner Rights
If your home is damaged, you have the right to a post-mining survey to determine the scope of the damage and to have that damage repaired to pre-mining condition - paid for by the coal company - or to accept compensation.
Mining insurance: cover for mining risks
Munich Re is one of the world's leading providers of mining insurance. The nature of your business exposes you to natural catastrophes, such as floods, earthquakes, or storms, and human-made losses, e.g. fire, explosion, …
What is Mine Subsidence?
"Mine Subsidence" means lateral or vertical ground movement caused by a failure initiated at the mine level, of man made underground mines, including, but not limited to coal mines, clay …
Property damage and business interruption: the …
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Zimmerly Quarry | Friends of the Columbia Gorge
Zimmerly was fined nearly $200,000 by the Gorge Commission and Washington Department of Ecology for causing this devastating environmental damage. After resuming mining on the property in 2017 without first seeking the required permits, Nutter illegally hauled hundreds of truckloads of gravel and dirt per day along SE 356th Avenue, threatening ...
Blasting | Office of Surface Mining Reclamation …
When people feel their homes shake, they may associate damage to their homes as being a direct result of blasting at a surface coal mine. OSMRE blasting regulations limit the amount of ground vibration or airblast that arrives at …
Blasted: Homeowners near mine seek recourse …
Federal and state laws require mining companies to limit the size and frequency of the blasts, and — in theory — these regulations should protect nearby residences from property damage. If destruction does occur, federal …
Asheville's Biltmore Estate Will Reopen for the Holidays After
Asheville's Biltmore Estate, the largest privately owned home in the United States, will soon reopen despite damage from Hurricane Helene.The North Carolina property, which has been closed since ...
Mining insurance: cover for mining risks
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DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Pursuant to KRS 304.44-030, every authorized insurer providing coverage for structures located in certain Kentucky counties must offer a mine subsidence endorsement with their property insurance policies.The Kentucky Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (KMSIF) reinsures companies for mine subsidence losses after the company has entered into a reinsurance agreement with …
Lawmakers vote against more money for home-owners after mining damage
Currently, West ia state law says that if mining subsidence – when mining causes the land to sink, collapse or crack – causes damage to structures such as homes above ground, coal ...
What Every Farmer Should Know About Mining Law
"repairing or compensating for damage they cause to structures on the ground surface and to immediately provide temporary water and permanently replace water supplies lost or contaminated due to mining." These amendments also specify the procedures for resolving damage claims between the mine operator and property owner, with the
Managing risk in the mining sector through specialist …
Typically, specialist mining insurance providers offer a broad range of services that can cover such things as property and business interruption, damage to plant and machinery – as well as innovative new technology such as drones and remote equipment – global life and accident insurance and special high-risk coverage policies.
Mine Subsidence Insurance: Protect Your Home | Trusted …
Damages to your home's structure can lead to costly repairs. To get an idea of the potential price tag, in 2010, Indiana paid out compensation on eight mine subsidence claims …
Mining Related Codes and Regulations
38 CSR. 38 CSR 4: Coal Related Dam Safety Rules. Authority: W.Va. Code § 22-14; Effective Date: June 1, 2003; Revised: June 23, 2011; These rules establish general and specific rules for design, placement, construction, enlargement, repair, removal, or abandonment of dams in this State that are also regulated under West ia Surface Mining Reclamation …
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Mining Property | Evertas
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Mine Subsidence Protection Program
If subsidence were to happen, the cost of repairs can be thousands of dollars. And conventional homeowners insurance won't cover the damage. The Mine Subsidence Protection Program offers an inexpensive means to safeguard …
Patent Filed by Kobe Steel for Damage Estimation
According to GlobalData's company profile on Kobe Steel, Ore pre-treatment was a key innovation area identified from patents. Kobe Steel's grant share as of July 2024 was 44%.Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents. Damage estimation device for work machine operations
FS2267 Act 54 Revised
If mining causes damage to any of the following structures, the mine operator must repair the damage or compensate the structure owner for the reasonable cost of repairs. (This provision applies to initial damage from mining and any subsequent damage caused by subsidence.) Buildings that are accessible to the public, including
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Property Owners From Damages Caused By Mine Subsidence Underground coal mining can cause subsi- dence--the displacement or sinking of the ground surface--which in turn can damage sur- face structures in urban areas and result in serious …