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EPA Sets Timeline to Weigh Next Steps Related to Pebble Mine, Alaska
November 18, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it is extending through May a timeline to decide how or whether to proceed with proposed restrictions on mining in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, which is known for its salmon runs. Acting Regional
Twin Pines Minerals to Move Forward With Mining Project Amid Local Council Objections, Georgia
November 18, 2021
An Alabama-based mining concern said a resolution by Valdosta’s city council won’t stop them from starting a controversial South Georgia mining project. “The Valdosta City Council’s resolution has no impact on our plans whatsoever,” said Steve Ingle, president of Twin
Rio Tinto Becomes Sole Owner of Diavik Diamond Mine, Canada
November 18, 2021
Rio Tinto has become the sole owner of Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada, continuing its leading role in the Canadian diamond industry. A transaction has been completed for Rio Tinto’s acquisition of the 40 percent share
Federal Jury Clears Four Ex-coal Mine Officials for Skirting Dust Rules, Kentucky
November 18, 2021
A federal jury has cleared four former coal company officials who were accused of skirting dust rules in two underground Kentucky mines. The jury in U.S. District Court in Louisville deliberated Wednesday for about two hours before returning not guilty
Regulators Can’t Agree on Pollution Standards for Bridger Coal Plant, Wyoming
November 18, 2021
Unit 2 of the Jim Bridger Power Plant is six weeks from violating federal air quality regulations, putting the plant at risk of premature retirement, Gov. Mark Gordon revealed Monday. In a strongly worded letter to the Environmental Protection Agency
Rio Tinto Invests to Increase Low-carbon AP60 Aluminium Production in Canada
November 18, 2021
Rio Tinto is investing US$87 million to increase its low-carbon aluminium production in Canada with 16 new smelting cells at its AP60 smelter, in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. The investment will increase production at the smelter by around 45
Evolution Mining to Acquire Ernest Henry Mining from Glencore for A$1 Billion
November 17, 2021
Glencore and Evolution Mining Limited have entered into a binding agreement for the sale and purchase of Glencore’s 100 percent interest in Ernest Henry Mining, the owner of the Ernest Henry Mining (EHM) copper-gold mine in Queensland, Australia. Glencore will
Coal CEOs Say Their Fuel is Far from Being Consigned to History
November 17, 2021
Coal mining chief executives said the fuel they produce is far from being consigned to history, regardless of stricter global climate action agreed at the COP26 summit last week. Demand remains robust in Asia and has picked up in Europe
Chris Hamilton: West Virginia Coal Will Help Rebuild America’s Infrastructure
November 17, 2021
As our nation moves forward to implement the trillion dollar bipartisan infrastructure legislation to update and modernize America’s roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure, West Virginia coal will once again be called upon to provide the energy that will create
Kentucky Economic Development Projects Receive $9 Million in Abandoned Mine Land Funding
November 17, 2021
Kentucky officials announced Monday that ten economic development projects in the eastern part of the state received funding from a federal program created to reclaim abandoned mines. Nearly $9.2 million was awarded to the projects, according to a news release
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