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West Virginia Leads Nation in Non-Fatal Mine Accidents
September 2, 2016
On Monday, the Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a call to safety for coal miners. West Virginia leads the nation in non-fatal mine accidents, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Since October 2015, eight people have died and
Struggling Iron Range Company Magnetation on Verge of Shut Down, Minnesota
September 2, 2016
An Iron Range company that mines leftover mine waste and turns it into iron ore concentrate is on the verge of shutting down unless it’s rescued by outside investors. A federal judge approved a bankruptcy settlement Saturday that paves the
San Antonia’s Southwest Research Institute on Forefront of Clean-Burning Coal
September 2, 2016
San Antonio’s Southwest Research Institute is leading a team that may help make the nation’s abundant supply of coal a clean-burning fuel. The institute, a self-described “Disneyland for scientists and engineers” that has played a key role in the New
Safway Group Canada Acquires Dalco Services
September 1, 2016
Safway Group Canada has acquired Dalco Services Inc., effective August 24, 2016. Dalco provides full-service lining, coatings and abrasive solutions throughout Western Canada, specializing in 100 percent solid Epoxy spray applications and internal pipe lining; Sponge-Jet low-dust abrasive blasting; turnarounds;
Pacific Ridge Acquires Poker Brown Gold-Silver Project, Nevada
September 1, 2016
Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. has acquired an option to earn a 100 percent interest in the Poker Brown gold-silver project, Nevada. Poker Brown is road accessible and located 190 km from Reno, in Pershing County, Nevada. The target is a
MSHA Issues Call to Safety to Nation’s Coal Miners
September 1, 2016
Since October 2015, eight fatalities and more than 1,100 nonfatal accidents have occurred in the nation’s coal mines, resulting in restricted duty, missed days at work, and permanent disabilities for the miners who worked there. While injury rates have been
Peabody’s Wambo Underground Mine Rescue Team Earns First Place at International Competition
September 1, 2016
Peabody Energy’s Wambo Underground Mines Rescue Team (MRT) earned first place in the first aid competition at the 10th International Mines Rescue Competition held in Sudbury, Canada. The Wambo Underground MRT was among 27 teams from 13 nations that gathered
PotashCorp Provides $150,000 to Aid Louisiana Flood Recovery
September 1, 2016
PotashCorp is donating US$100,000 to the Louisiana Capital-West Chapter of the American Red Cross to support relief efforts in Louisiana, where flooding has damaged or destroyed more than 60,000 homes and left thousands seeking emergency shelter. The hardest hit areas
Fed Lawmakers, Coal Industry Leaders Pushing for Funding to Commercialize Carbon-capture Projects
August 31, 2016
Federal lawmakers and coal industry leaders are pushing for funding to help commercialize carbon-capture projects for old and new power plants. North Dakota Republican Sen. John Hoeven and industry leaders met with Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz earlier this month to
Cliffs Reaches Deal with Union at Minnesota and Michigan Mines
August 31, 2016
Cliffs Natural Resources has reached a tentative contract with Steelworkers at iron mines in Minnesota and Michigan. The agreement announced Friday covers about 2,000 employees. Terms were not released, pending a ratification vote. This is the third and final agreement
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