Sure, if the lights ever went out, or there was a cave in or if they got lost in an unmarked passage, or if there was only one or two people working a big mine. Yes, working in any kind of mine can be dangerous, and quite of few people have gotten lost and died in mines, including gold mines.
Too bad (for the miner) if a great big hungry bear decides to use the mine as a substitute for a cave to hibernate in and the miner does not have any weapons to defend themselves.
Yes, it is possible for miners to get lost in the mines due to the complex and maze-like nature of underground tunnels. However, by following safety protocols, having proper lighting and communication systems in place, and ensuring that miners are well-trained, the risk of getting lost can be minimized.
The Ureka Stockade was a fortification located in California that played a role in the 1850s during the conflict between local settlers and Native American tribes. Built as a defensive structure by settlers, it was later abandoned and dismantled in the late 19th century.
There is no concrete evidence that the lost city of Atlantis has been discovered. Various theories and speculations exist, but no definitive proof has been found to confirm its existence.
No, Amelia Earhart's disappearance in 1937 remains a mystery. Despite extensive searches and investigations, no conclusive evidence has been found to determine her fate.
The Seven Cities of Gold, also known as CΓbola, were believed to be located in the American Southwest, particularly in what is now the states of Arizona and New Mexico. However, these cities were a mythical concept and were never found to actually exist.
Mine caves collapse due to various factors, such as improper support systems, geological instability, excessive mining activity, or natural disasters like earthquakes. Poor ventilation, erosion of supporting structures, and outdated infrastructure can also contribute to mine collapses. The safety and stability of mines require careful monitoring and adherence to regulations to prevent such incidents.
NO! Many miners found it difficult to mine, sleep and other things. It takes a very long time to get to town and back to the goldfields. The reason they go to town is so they can get more food for the goldfields. Also the flies which are just so annoying. Miners didn't like the Chinese. They had to pay fees every month and cost 30 shillings. Miners hated this so in 1854 the started a rebellion at the Eureka Stockade and fought the soldiers of Victoria but lost the battle. They lost the battle but won the war. The government abolished the license and replaced it with the miners rights.
becuz she was spiteful like Ida rostant. Well, the coal mines were losing 1.5 Billion pounds per year (in todays figures calculated to inflation). This was a tremendous debt for the UK, the coal mines were not profitable since the 1960's. Thatcher eliminated the federal debt and reversed the economic socialist-driven downturn in the UK. It's true miners lost their jobs, but the coal mines were not working out. Something had to be done.
No.. It's still up for grabs..
A lot but nobody knows the exact number.
Dan Riley has written: 'The Lost Lemon mine' -- subject(s): Gold mines and mining, Treasure-trove, History, Frontier and pioneer life
Edward C. Rochette has written: 'Lost mines and buried treasure' -- subject(s): Gold mines and mining, History, Legends, Treasure-trove, Treasure troves 'The other side of the coin' -- subject(s): American Coins, Numismatics
The Ureka Stockade was a fortification located in California that played a role in the 1850s during the conflict between local settlers and Native American tribes. Built as a defensive structure by settlers, it was later abandoned and dismantled in the late 19th century.
The best-known brand of denim jeans are made by Levi Strauss & Company, generally known as "Levis". Levi Strauss had been a tailor in New York who, hearing of the discovery of gold in California in 1848, took ship around Cape Horn with plans to start a tailoring business in San Francisco. Unfortunately, his shipments of fine fabrics had been lost in the passage, and he was only able to obtain a very heavy cotton cloth called "denim", often used to make ships' sails. Strauss proceeded to make his fortune sewing very sturdy and durable clothing for the gold miners in California. It's curious that very few gold miners ever "struck it rich" and went home with fortunes. It was the merchants who SOLD things to gold miners who became wealthy and famous.
Irvin E. Rockwell has written: 'Buried mines of the Wood River district, Idaho' -- subject(s): Lost mines, Mines and mineral resources, Lead mines and mining
They became workers on farms and ranches.
They became workers on farms and ranches.
They became workers on farms and ranches.