On 15th September 2011 four experienced miners died at the Gleision Colliery in South Wales.
After what must have been a very difficult investigation, the authorities have decided to bring criminal proceedings against the mine owner, MNS Mining Ltd and the mine manager, Malcolm Fyfield.
In respect of each of the deceased miners the company faces a charge of corporate manslaughter and Mr Fyfield faces a charge of gross negligence manslaughter.
The case will be listed for the first time on 1st February 2013 at Neath Magistrates Court.