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Colorado Coal Production Improving After Dismal 2020
December 15, 2021
After a big dip in 2020, Colorado coal production volumes are improving somewhat this year, boosted by higher demand for thermal coal used in power production as the United States and world recover economically from the worst impacts of the
Coal Miners Sue Greenbrier Minerals for Mining Accident at Lower War Eagle Mine, W.Va.
December 15, 2021
Two lawsuits were filed against Greenbrier Minerals alleging injuries from a coal mine accident. Coronado Coal was also named as a defendant in the suits. Charles A. Woolum and Michelle Woolum; and Christopher Smith and Amanda Smith claim Christopher Smith
MSHA Issues Final Investigative Reports on Two Separate Fatal Mine Accidents in W.Va.
December 15, 2021
The Mine Safety and Health Administration this week issued final reports in their investigation of two separate, fatal coal mining accidents in West Virginia. On June 2, 2021, Mine Section Foreman Trenton Dille, 25, was killed on the hoot owl
Ameren to Shut Down Its Rush Island Energy Center 15 Years Early, Missouri
December 15, 2021
Midwestern utility Ameren Corp. has decided to pull the plug on its second-largest coal plant, choosing to shut down the 45-year-old plant 15 years ahead of schedule rather than install $1 billion in pollution controls to keep it running. The
Orica to Sell Its Minova Business to Aurelius Group for A$180 Million
December 14, 2021
Orica has entered into an agreement to sell its Minova business to Aurelius Group, a European based investment firm, for A$180 million, subject to transaction costs and customary completion adjustments. This announcement follows Orica’s announcement in May 2021 of its
MISO Seeks Weekly Fuel Data Due to High Risk of Winter Coal Supply Problems
December 14, 2021
About 20 percent of the coal-fired fleet in Midcontinent Independent System Operators (MISO) is at high risk for fuel supply problems this winter, and MISO is going to collect weekly fuel data from generators to stay on top of the
DOE to Fund $54 Million to Small Businesses for Climate, Energy, and Carbon Management R&D
December 14, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide $54 million for small businesses pursuing climate and energy research and development (R&D) projects as well the development of advanced scientific instrumentation through a funding opportunity announcement (FOA). Areas
Biden Halts Federal Aid to Coal, Oil, and Gas Projects Overseas
December 14, 2021
The Biden administration has ordered an immediate halt to new federal support for coal plants and other carbon-intensive projects overseas, a major policy shift designed to fight climate change and accelerate renewable energy worldwide. The wide-ranging directive for the first
Colorado Mining Company Agrees to Pay $1.6 Million Over 2015 Gold King Mine Disaster
December 14, 2021
A mining company and the state of Colorado have come to a $1.6 million settlement agreement in regard to the 2015 Gold King Mine spill outside of Silverton, which sent millions of gallons of yellow water and hundreds of thousands
Ramaco Resources Acquires W.Va. and Virginia Assets from Coronado for $30 Million
December 13, 2021
Ramaco Resources has successfully completed the purchase of assets (Amonate Assets) from Coronado Global Resources. The acquisition, for a total cash consideration of $30 million, will be immediately accretive to the company beginning in 2022. The Amonate Assets acquired from
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