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Former Pa. Governor Schweiker Reflects On Quecreek Mine Rescue
July 28, 2017
In 2002, what started out as a disaster became a miracle when nine coal miners were rescued in Somerset. They had been trapped for 77 hours underground at the Quecreek Mine. Former Gov. Mark Schweiker was in office during the
Free Health Screening for Coal Miners Begins July 31
July 28, 2017
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will offer a series of free, confidential health screenings to coal miners in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will offer a series of
Montana Environmental Regulators Approves Lucky Minerals Gold Exploration Proposal
July 28, 2017
Montana environmental regulators say a Canadian company can move forward with plans to explore for gold in an area north of Yellowstone National Park despite local opposition. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality on Wednesday released a months-long evaluation of
Fatality at Reading Anthracite Mine in Cass Township, Pennsylvania
July 28, 2017
A Pitman man died Tuesday morning in an accident on Reading Anthracite property in Cass Township involving the large D9 bulldozer he was operating. Andrew John Oxenrider, 28, of 22 Snyder Road, was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:05
Don Blankenship Defends Safety Record in First Interview Since Prison Release
July 26, 2017
There are two sides to every story, but generally only one truth. Those were former Massey CEO Don Blankenship’s words as he agree to a sit down interview at his West Virginia home. Blankenship was the first high-ranking corporate executive
Chris Hamilton: Trump Delivers for West Virginia Coal
July 26, 2017
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s recent visit to West Virginia serves to underscore the importance of West Virginia coal to President Donald Trump and his administration and another step toward ensuring that West Virginia coal remains the centerpiece of our
Alliance Resource Partners’ Heath Lovell Touts Trump Administration’s Pro-coal Stance
July 26, 2017
An Alliance coal executive offered his take on the recent history, present status and future projections for the coal industry during a Henderson County Republican Party meeting. Heath Lovell, vice president of public affairs for Alliance Resource Partners, spoke at
Coeur Mining Receives NMA’s CORESafety Certification
July 26, 2017
The National Mining Association (NMA) recognized Coeur Mining, Inc. for receiving independent certification under its CORESafety® system. “NMA congratulates Coeur Mining on this noteworthy achievement. Coeur has proven it is fully committed to continuous improvement in safety performance,” said Hal
Sandvik Divests Conveyor Components as Final Step in Exiting Mining Systems
July 26, 2017
Sandvik has signed an agreement to divest the conveyor components’ parts of the Mining Systems business, including the closely related specialist conveyor systems business in Hollola (Finland), to NEPEAN Conveyors Pty Ltd, a privately owned Australian based company. As reported,
Millennium Bulk Terminals Receives First Permit for Coal Export Terminal, Washington
July 25, 2017
Millennium says it has entered a “new phase” in its five-year effort to build one of North America’s biggest coal terminals after Cowlitz County officials issued the first permit needed for the $680 million project. Cowlitz County Building and Planning
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