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Groups Appeal Westmoreland’s Rosebud Coal Mine Expansion, Montana
January 8, 2016
Environmental groups challenging the expansion of a southeastern Montana coal mine say state regulators have failed to address its effects on streams and aquifers. The state Department of Environmental Quality approved the 12-million-ton expansion of the Rosebud Mine south of
EPA Proposes New Requirements for Measuring Methane Emissions from Underground Coal Mines
January 6, 2016
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing toughening its requirements for measuring methane emissions from underground coal mines, a move that would result in some added expenses for testing and could bolster calls for regulating the emissions. The agency recently unveiled
Nevada Sunrise Receives Drill Permit for Neptune Lithium Property, Nevada
January 5, 2016
Nevada Sunrise Gold Corporation has received a drilling permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to explore for lithium brines on the Neptune property located in the Clayton Valley of Nevada, USA. The BLM has approved 10 exploration drill
Fluor to Manage Westinghouse Electric’s Construction Workforce for Nuclear Power Projects
January 5, 2016
Fluor Corporation has been awarded two subcontracts by Westinghouse Electric Company to manage the construction workforce at two Westinghouse AP1000® nuclear power plant projects in Georgia and in South Carolina — the first majority-owned and operated by Georgia Power and
Michael Fuljenz, America’s Gold Expert®, Makes Seven Fearless Forecast Predictions for 2016
January 5, 2016
Presidential election year politics will disrupt markets, leading to a strong year for physical gold and rare coins in 2016, and a drop in the Dow Jones stock market average, predicts Michael Fuljenz, an award-winning precious metals and numismatic writer
Duke Energy Reviews State’s Recommendations While Coal Ash Management Work Continues, North Carolina
January 5, 2016
Duke Energy has issued the following statement regarding initial ash basin classifications issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). We appreciate the work that has gone into developing these preliminary recommendations. We’re particularly interested in understanding how
Peabody Energy Amends Agreement with UMWA Regarding Patriot Retiree Healthcare Benefits
January 5, 2016
Peabody Energy has amended elements of its 2013 agreement with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) to resolve outstanding Patriot retiree healthcare benefit issues. This agreement improves Peabody’s expected 2017 cash flows by $70 million. Since 2013, Peabody has
United Steel Workers Delivers Message at Iron Range Jobs Summit, Minnesota
January 5, 2016
The director for USW District 11 joined a small group of taconite miners from the shutdown mines on Northern Minnesota’s Iron Range for a private jobs crisis leadership summit. The event was hosted by Gov. Mark Dayton. Strong statements were
Layoffs Expected at Murray Energy Coal Mines in W. Va. and Ohio
January 5, 2016
As we move into 2016, more than 500 coal miners will be laid off by Murray Energy. Officials are estimating the number of layoffs to land somewhere in the upper 500s, reaching over 600 including those from earlier this year.
Signal Peak Energy Lays Off 58 Coal Miners at Bull Mountain Mine, Montana
January 5, 2016
A Montana coal mine announced Wednesday that it laid off dozens of workers and is cutting production amid an industrywide slowdown that’s starting to impact the largest coal-producing region of the United States. Signal Peak Energy announced Wednesday that 58
