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WVU to Dedicate Simulated Underground Mine Friday
Posted Wednesday, October 14, 2009 ; 10:31 AM | View Comments | Post Comment

The university will give tours and demonstrate a live mine fire.

Story by Paul Darst
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MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University is home to one of the largest simulated underground coal mines in the world. President James Clements and other officials are planning to gather at the WVU Mine Training and Energy Technologies facility near Core to dedicate the mine Friday. Tours of the mine will begin at 1 p.m. and the dedication will follow.

The university plans to use the new mine to train new and experienced miners, according to information from WVU.

Rescue teams, fire brigade teams, new miners and others are expected to be on hand for the dedication.

Instructors at the mine will conduct tours and conduct a live fire demonstration inside the mine, according to WVU.

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coalminer
10/15/09 at 10:02 AM		 Report Abuse
I dont know why they are spending tax money on the things for mining it is becomeing obsolet that is if oboma gets his way. at this time there coal miners laid off because the power plants isnt burning as much as they use too.aaaaaaaaaai know because im 1 of them
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