« This has to be gradual. We cannot close the small coal mines completely because they produce too much coal. » – Zhu Deren
Quotes :
- "Closing of small coal mines won’t affect… "Closing of small coal mines won't affect the country's demand for coal." - Zhao Tiechui
- "It was either work in the coal mines or get a… "It was either work in the coal mines or get a degree." - Cindy Miller
- "Despite the initial progress, it cannot be… "Despite the initial progress, it cannot be ruled out that some unsafe coal mines are still in operation, and we will continue to strengthen our supervision and inspection." - Zhao Tiechui
- "My grandfather was a miner for some time. Many… "My grandfather was a miner for some time. Many in the Miami Valley have ties to the coal mine industry and have relatives who worked or are working in the mines in Eastern Kentucky, West Virginia and other places. Many of us care and want to do something to show support." - Carol Baugh