In the World War I, Austrian and German occupying forces took over the production and nearly destroyed the mine during the retreat in 1918.

During the World War II, it was run by the German occupying forces, and after their defeat the mine was nationalized in 1946.

The age of cheap oil meant a reduction of coal production, which was still maintained at a formidable level of 251,433 tonnes in 1981.

An underground fire caused by negligence at the depth of 700 m killed the entire shift of 90 miners, who suffocated from the smoke and carbon monoxide.

The disaster left the permanent consequences for the population, who lost the husbands and fathers, and a source of income.