Experience.
Remember.
Preserve.
Eyewitnesses
Mining Stories First-Hand
In 8 video portraits, former miners share their personal experiences. They tell stories from different parts of the mine. These videos give real insights into the last decades of mining. The videos save important stories directly from people who were there. These memories will stay alive for future generations.
"I would become a miner again anytime"
"Underground surveying is pure craftsmanship"
"Working underground is teamwork. The team matters, not the individual"
"In mining, we always said: Safety before coal – safety first, then mining"
"It's incredible how much has changed in electrical engineering. I've seen everything from mercury drives to computers"
"We must not forget the memory of mining. The Saarland and Lorraine lived with coal"
"At first, miners were well-respected. Later, we even got death threats because people feared mine damage"
"The biggest skill I learned underground is improvisation. Making a lot from very little"
