Abstract
This contribution deals with the development of the underground coal mining industry in the Czech Republic during the last decade. The course of phasing out mining and liquidation of underground coal mines, including subsequent ecological and safety problems connected with the mines liquidated is described here. A new method of an underground mine liquidation – stowing by hydraulic stowing manufactured on the basis of industrial wastes processed is mentioned.
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Statistical Yearbook (1998–2003)
Beránek (September 2002)
Drochytka, R., Bydžovský, J. (October 2002)