But the real damage was to the local coal-mining industry: work has been suspended pending investigation.

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William Ramsay Dow director, Scottish Coal Ltd (Crossford, Fife) - For services to the Mining Industry in Scotland.

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In the mining industry, even though commodity prices for metals and coal have declined compared to their year-ago levels.

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