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Oregon Senator Wyden Clears Way for W. Va. Senator Manchin to Head Energy Committee
December 10, 2018
Oregon’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is next in line for the ranking seat on the Senate Energy Committee — a position that would hold tremendous power over which carbon policies and other climate change-related energy bills see the light
Remembering the Monongah Mining Disaster and How Safety Laws have Changed
December 10, 2018
It was a tragic event that happened exactly 111 years ago, and it’s described as “the worst mining disaster in American history.” The Monongah Mining disaster killed more than 360 people and possibly even more. “It’s believed that there were
EPA Proposes Revisions to Advance Clean Energy Technology
December 7, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to revise the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired power plants. EPA is proposing, under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111(b), to revise
NMA: Mine Cleanup Bill Deserves Support, Action
December 7, 2018
Hal Quinn, National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO issued the following statement in support of the “Good Samaritan Remediation of Orphan Hardrock Mines Act of 2018,” which was introduced by Senator Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Congressman Scott Tipton (R-Colo.):
Pan American Silver and Tahoe Resources Merge to Create World’s Premier Silver Mining Company
December 7, 2018
Pan American Silver Corp. and Tahoe Resources Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement for Pan American to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Tahoe pursuant to a plan of arrangement, creating the world’s premier silver mining company. Shareholders
Prairie State Generating Company’s Lively Grove Mine Receives NMA’s CORESafety® Certification
December 7, 2018
The National Mining Association (NMA) recognized Prairie State Generating Company’s (PSGC) Lively Grove Mine for receiving independent certification under its CORESafety® system. PSGC joins eight other companies that have had operations independently certified under NMA’s signature safety initiative. “CORESafety brings
Taseko Mines to Acquire Stake in Yellowhead Mining for $15.1 Million
December 6, 2018
Taseko Mines has entered into an agreement whereby Taseko will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Yellowhead Mining that it does not already own for $15.1m. The transaction amount is payable in Taseko common shares. “Our management and
Peabody Completes Acquisition of Drummond’s Shoal Creek Coal Mine for $400 Million, Alabama
December 6, 2018
St. Louis-based Peabody Energy has completed its purchase of the Shoal Creek coal mine along the Black Warrior River from Drummond Co. for $387 million. The deal was originally announced back in September for $400 million, but the sale price
BLM Releases EIS for P4 Productions’ Phosphate Mine, Idaho
December 6, 2018
The Idaho Falls District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has slated two public meetings to discuss the proposed Caldwell Canyon Mine. BLM has released a draft environmental impact statement analyzing a mine and reclamation plan from P4 Productions, LLC. P4
BLM Approves Mining Exploration for Ascot Mining Near Mount St. Helens
December 6, 2018
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management says proposed exploratory mining northeast of Mount St. Helens would present no significant environmental impact. The Columbian reports the BLM’s decision this week would award Ascot USA two hard rock prospecting permits within the
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