As the grandson and son of coal miners I grew up fascinated by mining. I accompanied dad to work, built model mines and loved listening to his stories about his work underground. The coal industry has provided for my family over three generations and to this industry I owe my existence, as does most of humanity who enjoy prosperity.
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