MineArchiveRisca Iron and Coal Company
John Russell's company, which opened the Black Vein colliery in the 1840s and was bankrupted by the 1860 explosion; Russell sold his house at Piercefield to fund a trust for the families of the dead.
Mines operated
| Mine | Region | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Black Vein Colliery | Caerphilly | 1840–1860 |
Record created: 9 September 2026 · Last researched: 9 September 2026