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RECLAIM Act Would Direct Mine Reclamation Funds for Economic Development
May 2, 2019
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., was among a group of five senators Tuesday who reintroduced the “Revitalization the Economy of Coal Communities by Leveraging Local Activities and Investing More (RECLAIM) Act.” The RECLAIM Act aims at using coal mine reclamation
Teams Compete in 49th Annual Southern Regional Mine Rescue Contest, Louisiana
May 2, 2019
The eight men were tethered together, moving carefully along the edge of the narrow passage. Each wears a Draeger rebreather, providing fresh air in the confined space. The light is dim, but battery-powered headlights on the team’s helmets make things
Department of Energy Makes $100 Million in Investments in Coal FIRST
May 1, 2019
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) made investments for the Coal FIRST (Flexible, Innovative, Resilient, Small, and Transformative) initiative, which aims to develop coal plants of the future that will provide secure, stable, reliable power with near zero emissions. “Coal
Komatsu Launches Reforestation Partnership with Green Forests Work
May 1, 2019
In celebration of Earth Day, Komatsu launched its support of and partnership with Green Forests Work (GFW), a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring more than a million acres of formerly mined lands in the Appalachian region of the eastern United
American Pacific Mining Acquires Historic Past-Producing Gooseberry Gold Project, Nevada
May 1, 2019
American Pacific Mining Corp. has staked the historic gold and silver Gooseberry Mine in Storey County Nevada. The property staked includes 42 unpatented claims encompassing the prospective 708 acre property. “The Gooseberry Project is a low sulphidation, epithermal system with
Sandvik Acquires Digital Mining Technology Company Newtrax
May 1, 2019
Sandvik has acquired privately-owned Newtrax, a supplier of leading technology in wireless connectivity to monitor and provide insights on underground operations, including people, machines, and the environment. “By including Newtrax into the Sandvik family we further strengthen our leading position
Americas Silver Closes Acquisition of Pershing Gold
May 1, 2019
Americas Silver Corporation has closed on the acquisition of Pershing Gold Corporation and a financing package to fully-fund the development of the Relief Canyon Project. “The closing of the Pershing acquisition is a landmark event for Americas Silver shareholders. The
Pennsylvania Regulators Considering Carbon Cap and Trade
April 30, 2019
Pennsylvania could be carbon neutral by the middle of this century under a rulemaking plan now being considered by the state’s Environmental Quality Board. The board voted this week to accept a carbon cap-and-trade rulemaking petition for further study. If
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Reorganize Legislative Coal Caucus
April 30, 2019
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. John Yudichak (D-14) along with Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-69) and Rep. Pam Snyder (D-50) today announced that they will serve as Co-Chair’s for the Legislative Coal Caucus during the 2019-2020 Session. The Coal
Arch Coal Takes Sober View of Powder River Basin’s Coal Future
April 30, 2019
Powder River Basin coal demand could fall between 1 to 3 percent per year, according to one of the basin’s largest producers, Arch Coal. Paul Lang, Arch president and COO, said higher quality coal in the basin is expected to
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