Posts Tagged ‘Mining’
Santa Cruz de Sil – Miners Occupation
Alfredo Fernández in Santa Cruz de Sil where miners have been occupying 3kms down in the mine for a month. The miners have been on strike since the government announced cuts to mining subsidies due to austerity cuts which will mean an end to mining. Leon, Northern Spain.
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Many thanks to Blanca Fernández & Emy Castelao
Spanish Miners Burning Blockades
Miners make a road blockade out of burning tires in La Robla. The miners have been on strike since the government announced cuts to mining subsidies due to austerity cuts which will mean an end to mining. Leon. Northern Spain.
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Spanish Miners Mountain Battle
Miners win running battles with police in Cinera after they have blocked the mountain road. The miners have been on strike since the government announced cuts to mining subsidies due to austerity cuts which will mean an end to mining. Leon, Northern Spain.
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Abandoned Coal
Closed and abandoned coal mine in Castilla. Northern Spain.
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Spanish Miners – Asturias
Miners march past Pozo de Soton coal mine after fighting between police and miners to keep control of the pit. The miners have been on strike since the government announced cuts to mining subsidies due to austerity cuts which will mean an end to mining. Asturias. Northern Spain.
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