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Public Hearing Scheduled for FirstMark Materials’ Proposed Gravel Mine, Montana
June 11, 2019
A controversial proposal to create a gravel mine on land adjacent to the Yellowstone River on the edge of Billings is now in the hands of state regulators, who will give the project a public hearing later this month. The
Wyoming Judge Weighs Process Arguments for Ramaco Carbon’s Brook Mine
June 10, 2019
A review process that led to the rejection of a state permit for a proposed coal mine violated federal law, the mine developer told a judge Wednesday, while a landowner’s group argued that state officials correctly followed state law in
New World Cobalt’s Subsidiary Comexico to Explore Jones Hill Area for Precious Metals, New Mexico
June 10, 2019
A mining company filed paperwork with the state and the Santa Fe National Forest Thursday, notifying them that they plan to explore the Jones Hill area for precious metal deposits. The Santa Fe National Forest announced Thursday it had received
New Technology Introduced Could Extend Life of Coal Power Plants in Illinois
June 10, 2019
New technology could extend City Water, Light and Power’s coal-fired power generators by a minimum of 10 to 15 years while reducing emissions, a representative from a desulfurization technology company told members of the Springfield City Council Wednesday evening. Bradley
Kentucky Lawmakers Consider Options to Help Boost Coal Production
June 10, 2019
State lawmakers met with Kentucky’s top environmental regulator Tuesday to discuss the future of coal in the face of declining U.S. consumption. Kentucky’s coal production is down, power plants are burning less of the fuel and Eastern Kentucky coal remains
Colorado State University Researchers Could Advocate for Coal’s Future
June 10, 2019
Colorado State University wants to help Front Range legislators understand the economic implications of removing coal-generated power from communities across the state of Colorado. In a workshop Thursday, June 6, city and county officials met with two CSU researchers at
Bloomberg Pledges $500 Million to Close Coal-fired Power Plants
June 10, 2019
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged on Thursday to donate $500 million to close the country’s remaining coal plants by 2030 in an effort to help combat climate change. “I’m committing $500 million to launch @BeyondCarbon the largest-ever
Paramont Contura Wins Governor’s Cup at Virginia Mine Rescue Competition
June 10, 2019
The Paramont Contura mine rescue team took home the Virginia Governor’s Cup at the 33rd annual Virginia Governor’s Cup Mine Rescue and Safety Contest this week. Alden Resources actually made first place in the competition, but because the team is
EPA to Drill Into Colorado Mine for Cleanup Investigation
June 10, 2019
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to drill a test well into an inactive mine tunnel in southwestern Colorado to get information for a Superfund cleanup, the agency said Friday. The EPA said it will drill into the American Tunnel
Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Environmental Review for NorthMet Project
June 7, 2019
Poly Met Mining, Inc. said the Minnesota State Court of Appeals upheld the scope of the environmental review prepared for the NorthMet Project prepared by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, rejecting a challenge from several environmental groups who wanted
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