"This should put an end to much of the uncertainty regarding the issuance of surface-mine permits," said Jeff Gillenwater, a spokesman for Massey, in a prepared statement.    From Wordnik.com.  [Appeals Court Overturns Mountaintop Mine Rules] Reference

The Herald-Leader recently printed a series about surface-mine redevelopment.    From Wordnik.com.  [Kentucky.com: Homepage] Reference

Hazleton, where Jeddo Coal Co., of Wilkes-Barre, has a surface-mine operation.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gas Drilling] Reference

Massey was the company involved in a deadly explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine earlier this year, and as we wrote in Sunday's Times, it is also drawing fire for its plans to surface-mine a West.    From Wordnik.com.  [NYT > Home Page] Reference

Is the surface-mine of the grain.    From Wordnik.com.  [Saltbush Bill, J. P.] Reference