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National Mining Hall of Fame Names 2019 Inductees

July 10, 2019

The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum has released the class of 2019 National Mining Hall of Fame inductees. This year’s inductees, selected by the National Mining Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors, represent exceptional financial acumen in assembling

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NMA: EPA Power Plant Rule Balances Environmental Protections with State Authority

July 10, 2019

The National Mining Association (NMA) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, which offers a legal framework to advance the nation’s environmental protections while preserving the rightful authority of the states to manage their own unique

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Golden Predator Receives Approval to Restart Brewery Creek Gold Mine, Canada

July 9, 2019

Golden Predator Mining has received formal notification from the Yukon Government confirming the validity of the existing Quartz Mining License and Water License providing for the restart of the Brewery Creek mine which was put into temporary closure in 2002

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MSHA Releases Upgraded Data System to Assist Mine Operators

July 9, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has completed a major upgrade to its primary data system — the Mine Data Retrieval System (MDRS) — bringing increased functionality and more intuitive navigation to this widely used

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Residents of West Virginia React to Death of Chris Cline

July 9, 2019

Reactions from residents and public officials alike reflected the shock and sorrow that reverberated through West Virginia following Thursday’s tragic helicopter crash in the Bahamas that killed all seven people aboard. Included in that toll were the owner of the

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Asia Demand Props Up Canada Coking Coal Exports in May

July 9, 2019

Canada exported 2.36mn t of coking coal in May, down by 2.8pc on the year, as strong demand from Asia went some way to offsetting reductions in deliveries to Poland and Brazil, data from Statistics Canada show. Japan continued to

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Blackjewel’s CEO to Resign as Part of Bankruptcy Deal

July 9, 2019

A federal judge has approved a $5 million lifeline to help one of the country’s largest coal producers navigate bankruptcy on the condition that its CEO step down. Court documents filed Wednesday said the financing from Riverstone Credit Partners will

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Tours Closed Until September as Black Diamond Mines Installs New Exhibit

July 9, 2019

The Hazel-Atlas Mine and Greathouse Visitor Center will be closed until September 10 while a new exhibit is installed. No mine tours will be available during the construction period. Sidney Flat Visitor Center, located at park headquarters, will be open

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Coal Tycoon and Philanthropist Chris Cline Dies in Helicopter Crash

July 8, 2019

Shockwaves rippled through southern West Virginia Friday as word spread of the Fourth of July helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Chris Cline, the Beckley-born billionaire mining tycoon, his 22-year-old daughter Kameron and five others. As of late Friday

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Barrick and Newmont Officially Launch New Company Nevada Gold Mines LLC

July 8, 2019

Barrick Gold Corp. and Newmont Goldcorp Corp. officially launched Nevada Gold Mines LLC on Monday, creating the world’s third-largest gold mining company less than four months after the historic joint venture agreement was reached. A new sign went up on

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