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House Committee OKs Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act
October 24, 2019
A House committee gave preliminary approval Wednesday to an overhaul of a 147-year-old federal mining law that supporters called “antiquated,” while opponents called the update a “point-blank” blow to the mining industry. The Hardrock Leasing and Reclamation Act would protect
New Bill Would Offer Incentives for Reclaiming Waste Coal
October 24, 2019
Cogeneration plants would receive tax credits for reclaiming piles of waste coal through a bill that U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-9, Dallas, introduced Friday with support from U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, Moosic. The credit would provide plants with $12.50
Bob Murray Blasts FERC, Warns Against Short-Sighted Energy Policy
October 24, 2019
Coal magnate Bob Murray took the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to task Monday for not acting to protect the coal-fired generation fleet from what he said were biased wholesale power market pricing mechanisms. The head of Murray Energy blamed
JENNCHEM Marks Its Ten Year Anniversary
October 23, 2019
August 2019 marked the Ten year anniversary of JENNCHEM’s inception. From its beginnings in 2009, JENNCHEM has grown into the industry leader in pumpable crib, cementitious grout, and polyurethane grout installation. Prior to JENNCHEM beginning operations, Tony Calandra had the
West Virginia University Engineers Use Robots to Improve Mine Safety
October 22, 2019
Injuries and deaths caused by roof collapses and falling debris, common culprits for underground mine accidents, could be prevented by the unlikely force of robots and drones, thanks to the work of West Virginia University engineers. Ihsan Berk Tulu, assistant
Wyoming Lawmakers Debate Coal Tax Change
October 22, 2019
Members of the Wyoming Legislature will try again to require mineral production taxes be paid to counties on a monthly basis. The Select Committee on Coal/Mineral Bankruptcies, co-chaired by Rep. Eric Barlow, R-Gillette, and Sen. Drew Perkins, R-Casper, directed legislative
Senators Call on Mitch McConnell to Vote to Protect Pensions of 1.5 Million Retired Miners
October 22, 2019
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and other senators called upon Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to put legislation up for a vote to protect the pensions of 1.5 million retired miners. Manchin held a press conference Wednesday morning in front
GCC Energy Receives Approval to Expand King II Coal Mine, Colorado
October 21, 2019
A coal mine in La Plata County has been approved for expansion, a move that is expected to extend the life of the mine for at least another 20 years. Preparing for its coal reserves to run out, GCC Energy,
Contura Pays County $13.5 Million Signaling Deal May Close on Coal Mines Sale
October 21, 2019
Eagle Specialty Materials has apparently closed its deal to assume ownership of the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr coal mines in Campbell County and could be days away from hiring back some of the nearly 600 employees who have been
President Trump to Nominate Dan Brouillette as Secretary of Energy
October 21, 2019
President Donald Trump said Friday he is nominating Dan Brouillette to be the top official at the Energy Department, replacing Secretary Rick Perry, and the department said it would not comply with a congressional subpoena for records about Perry’s contacts
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