Opencast Collection

Coal mining by G. H. Davis
Coal mine working and outcrop production: how coal, so vital to every form of war industry, can be won from opencast veins at shallow depths. Date: 1944

Open-cast Mines at Blanzy, Saone-et-Loire, 1857 (w / c on paper)
CHT169966 Open-cast Mines at Blanzy, Saone-et-Loire, 1857 (w/c on paper) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, Paris; (add.info.: mines de Blanzy)

Opencast mining JLP01_08_000355
A view of an unidentified opencast coal mine with Laing excavators extracting coal in the foreground. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John

Carringtons Coppice Opencast Colliery JLP01_08_001293
CARRINGTONs COPPICE OPENCAST COLLIERY, SMALLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE. A small team of men at work in the opencast mine at Carringtons Coppice as an excavator looms overhead

Carringtons Coppice Opencast Colliery JLP01_08_001293
CARRINGTONs COPPICE OPENCAST COLLIERY, SMALLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE. The last tons of coal being extracted from the opencast mine at Carringtons Coppice, with a 178 ft deep cut looming above

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A cobweb between ears of grass

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Cobweb between two ears of grass

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Wild Iris flowering by the side of a lake

Opencast mining landscape south of Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Europe

View of mist over water at sunrise, on site of former opencast coal mine, St. Aidans RSPB Reserve, West Yorkshire, England, September

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) close-up of flowerhead, growing on site of former opencast coal mine, St. Aidans RSPB Reserve, West Yorkshire, England, September

Bauxite aluminium ore opencast mine, Alcoa Road, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, January

Trucking Bauxite aluminium ore along Alcoa Road from opencast mines to port of Cabo Rojo, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, January

Habitat regeneration, gradual recolonisation of pine saplings and vegetation in exhausted Bauxite aluminium ore opencast mine, Alcoa Road, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, January

View of wildflower meadow with flowering Meadow Buttercup (Ranunculus acris) and Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), with freshwater pools on site of former opencast coal mine, St

Sun rising through mist over lake, at site of former opencast mine at dawn, St. Aidans RSPB Reserve, West Yorkshire, England, August

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, with two cygnets riding on back and one swimming beside, swimming on pool at site of former opencast coal mine, St. Aidans RSPB Reserve, West Yorkshire, England, July

Piles of coal at a mine
Coal. Piles of coal at an open-cast coal mine. Photographed at the Cheremshansky mine in Kemerov Region, Russia

Vattenfall Europe Opencast brown coal (lignite) mine and simultaneous backfilling - near Weisswasser - Saxony NE
PM-10843 Vattenfall Europe Opencast brown coal (lignite) mine and simultaneous backfilling near Weisswasser - Saxony NE Germany Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Vattenfall Europe giant opencast brown coal (lignite) mine and power station - near Weisswasser - Saxony NE Germany
PM-10840 Vattenfall Europe giant opencast brown coal (lignite) mine and power station near Weisswasser - Saxony NE Germany Pat Morris contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Unveiling the Earth's Riches: A Glimpse into Opencast Mining" Step back in time to witness the coal mining legacy left by G. H. Davis, as captured in his remarkable artwork "Coal mining. " Delve deeper into history with a glimpse of the open-cast mines at Blanzy, Saone-et-Loire, dating all the way back to 1857. Explore the captivating world mining through stunning photographs like "Opencast mining JLP01_08_000355" and "Carringtons Coppice Opencast Colliery JLP01_08_001293, " which transport you to an era where men and machines worked tirelessly to extract valuable minerals from beneath our feet. Marvel at the sheer magnitude of these operations as colossal dump trucks rumble across vast landscapes during sunset, their presence a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Witness firsthand how these mammoth vehicles contribute to production by hauling useful minerals from deep within the earth. Immerse yourself in Carringtons Coppice Opencast Colliery JLP01_08_001293 once again, capturing both its raw power and delicate balance between man and nature. These images serve as reminders that progress often comes at a cost but also highlight humanity's ability to adapt and coexist with our environment. Travel further afield with breathtaking shots such as BAL13313085, BAL0614081, BAL04921004 showcasing opencast mining landscapes south of Leipzig in Saxony, Germany. Here lies evidence of Europe's rich industrial heritage intertwined with natural beauty—a reminder that even amidst extraction activities; nature finds ways to thrive. Opencast mining has shaped our past while leaving lasting imprints on our present landscape, and is an industry that continues evolving alongside technological advancements while raising important questions about sustainability and environmental impact.