Ukraine: Lviv mine collapses

A cave-in happened at the Lesnaya mine at the depth of 830 m. According to the Lviv regional state administration Lesnaya mine of the state enterprise Lvivugol is situated in the village of Silets. “Three employees, local dwellers, were injured”, the administration noted. They have been brought to the hospital. (Ukrainian metal)

Ukraine: local coal to cost as imported

Lvivugol welcomes the increase of coal price for power-generating companies and combined heat and power plants. “I am sure that coal mined in Ukraine should not cost less than that purchased in other countries. If the difference in prices is removed, this will provide for the stable development of the mining industry and would stimulate…