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Coal Industry Seeks Stay of New Rule Aimed at Reducing Miners’ Exposure to Dust
January 8, 2016
The coal industry is seeking to forestall new standards aimed at cutting miners’ exposure to breathable dust that can cause deadly black lung disease. Feb. 1 is the start date for the second phase of the rule. It would require
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
Missouri Southern State University Uses Drone in Mining District Research
January 6, 2016
In the past, someone wanting an aerial view of the Tri-State Mining District would have had to rent an airplane and hire a photographer. Kush Bhakta, a sophomore mechanical engineering major at Missouri Southern State University, has come up with
Strata Worldwide Signs Distribution Agreement With DSI Underground Systems
January 5, 2016
Strata Worldwide, a leading supplier of mine safety technologies, communication solutions and emergency refuge, has recently signed a new distribution and service agreement with DSI Underground Systems Inc. to benefit the North American tunneling industry. Under the terms of the
Mine Safety Improvements Progress Since Sago Coal Mine Disaster, W. Va
January 5, 2016
One positive thing that came out of the disaster at the Sago Mine is an increase and focus on mine safety. Over the past decade, newer legislation has made the mines a safer place to work. This has always been
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
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