Colliery (noun)

1. A coal mine and its associated buildings and equipment.
2. A place where coal is dug from the ground.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from old french coliere, from latin collaria, from collis "hill".

Examples:

1. The small town was built around the colliery that was its main source of employment.
2. The colliery was closed due to declining demand for coal.
3. The miners went on strike over safety concerns at the colliery.
4. The colliery was one of the largest in the country, employing thousands of workers.
5. The town's economy was severely impacted by the closure of the colliery.