With man-of-the-match Martin Ridyard, scoring two tries and 11 goals, Miners crushed bottom club Eastmoor 78-14 to go top of the division as their biggest rivals East Hull dropped another point in an 18-18 draw with Siddal.
Liam Coleman scored three tries and there were two each for Simon Warhurst, John Woods and Chris Humphreys.
Scrum-half Steve Bennett was in top form for Wigan St Patrick's but he couldn't save his side from a 16-14 home defeat to champions Skirlaugh.
A last-minute try halted Rochdale Mayfield's winning run as they were held 16-16 at West Hull, Matt Calland getting two tries.
Leaders Saddleworth won the Oldham derby 18-16 at Waterhead in division one - a game which was held up when a crossbar fell down.
Eccles and Salford had Mark Thomas sent off and went down 34-26 to Widnes St Maries.
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