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Trump’s ‘Critical Minerals’ List Outlines U.S. Dependency on Foreign Imports
May 21, 2018
President Donald Trump’s administration’s release of a list of 35 critical minerals highlights just how reliant the U.S. is on foreign imports, according to mining advocates. “What we see is the degree of U.S. dependency — the US is 100
Dedication Ceremony Held for Wyoming Clean Coal Research Facility
May 21, 2018
To the untrained eye, the 226,000 square feet of leveled ground with intermittent pipe couplings looks like a big, empty space. That’s not what Ted Jones sees. “I see opportunity,” said Jones, a member of Carbon Cure Technologies, a research
Wellmore Coal’s Red Team Takes First Place at 12th Annual Mine Rescue Competition, W. Va.
May 21, 2018
The Wellmore Coal Company Red team took first place at the 12th annual Mine Rescue competition, held at Bluefield State College Saturday. Nine of the region’s mine rescue teams competed. Resources Southern WV Team #1 took second place, and the
All-women Mine Rescue Team Sets Sights on International Competition in Russia
May 21, 2018
An all-female mine rescue team thinks it could be the first of its kind to participate in the International Mines Rescue Competition in Ekaterinburg, Russia, later this year. The week-long competition includes many different events — from firefighting to first
Legislation to Encourage Power Plant Efficiency Upgrades is Vital to Maintaining Diverse Fuel Supply
May 18, 2018
The National Mining Association (NMA) applauded Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) introduction of S. 2760 and S. 2761 which would amend the Clean Air Act to encourage power plants to make upgrades that would make them more efficient, environmentally friendly and
American Resources Secures Coal Mining Equipment for Expansion of Existing Mines in Kentucky
May 18, 2018
American Resources Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Quest Energy, has secured additional key pieces of underground mining equipment that will allow the company to expand its existing coal production at several select mining operations. The equipment includes continuous miners,
Gold Resource Secures Final Permit for Isabella Pearl Gold Project, Nevada
May 17, 2018
Gold Resource said that it has secured the final permit and also approval from its board to move ahead with the $30m Isabella Pearl gold project in Nevada, US. The Colorado-based gold and silver explorer has been given a positive
Michigan House Votes to Loosen Mining Permit Laws
May 17, 2018
Mining companies would be able to modify onsite facilities without an environmental permit amendment under legislation the Michigan House approved Tuesday, a move Democrats warn could harm the environment. Lawmakers voted 63-45 for the bill to grant companies more flexibility
Cobalt Mining Could be New Boon to Missouri Economy
May 17, 2018
Cobalt is a hot commodity and getting hotter. The mineral is in high demand and the largest known deposit of cobalt in our country is located in Fredericktown, Missouri. The old Madison Mines have been dormant since the late 70’s
Federal Judge Strikes Down Coal Handling Ban in Oakland, California
May 17, 2018
A federal judge has struck down an Oakland coal-handling ban, a decision that helps clear the way for a terminal that could annually load up to 10 million tons of Utah coal onto vessels bound for Asia. The ruling, handed
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