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IEA: This is Not the End of Coal
January 13, 2020
A historic drop in coal-fired electricity generation will not sway global coal demand from its upward trajectory through to 2024, though growth will not be as steep as it has previously been. That outlook from the International Energy Agency’s (IEA)
University of Kentucky Receives Grant to Turn Coal Tar Pitch Into Carbon Fiber
January 13, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) a grant that will allow it to make coal tar pitch into carbon fiber. DOE is funding the industry and the university a
Stakeholders Urge W. Va. Lawmakers to Protect Coal Industry at Coal Forum Legislative Briefing
January 13, 2020
Representatives of the coal industry and the United Mine Workers of America gathered Wednesday afternoon at the state Culture Center on the grounds of the Capitol Complex for the annual West Virginia Coal Forum Legislative Briefing. Industry stakeholders urged lawmakers
Ramaco Carbon to Open Coal to Carbon Research Facility in W. Va.
January 13, 2020
Gov. Jim Justice says Ramaco Carbon, a Wyoming-based carbon technology, is opening a new facility in West Virginia that will research how to use coal to create advanced carbon products and materials. “West Virginia is truly blessed with an abundance
JENNMAR Acquires Vossloh Mine and Rail Assets
January 10, 2020
JENNMAR has acquired Vossloh’s track, tie, and rail accessory inventory from Atlantic Track. Along with all the mining inventory, JENNMAR has purchased all machinery necessary to support Vossloh’s current mining business consisting of rail, tie, and rail straightening capabilities. JENNMAR
Montana Grants 65-Day Extension for NTEC’s Spring Creek Coal Mine, Averts Mine Closure
January 9, 2020
Montana regulators extended a short-term agreement with a Navajo Nation-based coal firm Tuesday, allowing the Spring Creek Mine’s new owner to continue operations in Big Horn County, just 30 miles outside of Sheridan. The agreement temporarily extends Navajo Transitional Energy
Panther Creek Mining Issues WARN Notice for Its Operations in Kanawha County, W. Va.
January 9, 2020
A Kanawha County-based coal company has issued layoff notices to 65 coal miners. The Kanawha County Commission announced Tuesday that he has received a WARN notice (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) from Panther Creek Mining for its operations near Eskdale
Hecla Mining and Union Reach Agreement at Lucky Friday Mine, Idaho
January 9, 2020
Members of the union representing more than 160 workers at the Lucky Friday mine have voted in favor of a settlement agreement with Hecla Mining Co. that will end a 2 1/2-year strike at the North Idaho operation. “By a
Coal, Oil, and Gas Industries to Closely Follow W. Va. Legislative Session
January 9, 2020
Representatives of the state’s most economically important industries will be closely following the work of the upcoming session of the West Virginia Legislature. Bill Raney, president of the West Virginia Coal Association, and Charlie Burd, executive director of the West
Dore Copper Options Its High-Grade Joe Mann Gold Mine, Quebec
January 9, 2020
Doré Copper Mining has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100 percent interest in the Joe Mann gold mine located in Québec. The mine is located approximately 50 km from the corporation’s Copper Rand mill, where mineralized material
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