From the history of mining

A series of articles about mining on the portal Prima Zoom (in Czech):

• The biggest mining disasters in the Czech history: Why did they happen and how did they change the face of mining?
• Miners in the 21st century are fighting for their livelihoods. Is the end of the miners in the Czech Republic near, or can they transform themselves?
• From volunteers to political prisoners. The Communists herded anyone into the mines, with no regard for safety.
• The mining industry in the Czech Republic has been affected by wars, natural disasters and accidents. Why was coal more valuable than gold?