Exploration for deep coal

Journal Article · Mon Dec 15 00:00:00 EST 2008 · Coal Age

OSTI ID:21261586

The most important factor in safe mining is the quality of the roof. The article explains how the Rosebud Mining Co. conducts drilling and exploration in 11 deep coal mine throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio. Rosebud uses two Atlas Copco CS10 core drilling rigs mounted on 4-wheel drive trucks. The article first appeared in Atlas Copco's in-house magazine, Deep Hole Driller. 3 photos.

• OSTI ID: 21261586
• Journal Information: Coal Age, Vol. 113, Issue 12; ISSN 0009-9910
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
ROOFS
COAL MINING
USA
PENNSYLVANIA
COAL MINES
ROCK DRILLING
DRILL CORES
EXPLORATION
DRILLING RIGS
DEPTH
DRILLING EQUIPMENT
TRUCKS
OHIO