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University of Kentucky Wins Third Consecutive SME Collegiate Mine Rescue Contest

April 12, 2017

For the third consecutive year, the University of Kentucky mine rescue team has won the annual SME Collegiate Mine Rescue Contest. The contest brought mining engineering students from the University of Kentucky, Penn State, Southern Illinois University, Virginia Tech and

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International Conference in W. Va. Brings Together Mining and Reclamation Experts

April 12, 2017

The four day International Mining and Reclamation Conference at The Waterfront Place Hotel has brought together over 400 experts in mining and reclamation from three prominent organizations, including the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative,

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Thermal Coal Producers to Close Supply Gap Following Australia’s Cyclone Debbie

April 12, 2017

Coking coal market has witnessed a supply gap following the effects caused by the disastrous Cyclone Debbie. The thermal coal producers will be endeavoring to close this gap by altering their thermal supplies to fulfill the demands of the steelmakers.

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Two New Bills Introduced to Protect Coal Miners and Strengthen Safety Standards

April 12, 2017

Two bills introduced last week in the U.S. Congress aim to protect coal miners and strengthen safety standards. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.; Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa.; House Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott, D-Va.; and Congressman Matt

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Coal Miner Dies from Injuries from February Rock Fall, W. Va.

April 12, 2017

A Lincoln County man has died from injuries received earlier this year in a coal-mining incident, the state Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training said Friday. Dennis J. Fillinger, 62, of Harts, died on Thursday because of complications from

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Peabody Joins Fight to Save Coal-fired Navajo Power Plant in Arizona

April 12, 2017

Coal supplier Peabody Energy Corp. is trying to help save one of its biggest U.S. customers. On Thursday, the mining giant released a report it commissioned showing the 2,250-megawatt, coal-fired Navajo power plant in Arizona, the largest in the U.S.

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Ramaco Resources Acquires Southwestern Virginia Coal Properties

April 10, 2017

Ramaco Resources, Inc. has entered into various agreements acquiring, through its subsidiary Ramaco Resources Land Holdings, LLC, approximately 14,762 acres of coal properties in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties, Virginia and McDowell County, West Virginia, from Jewell Ridge Coal Corporation, an

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Illinois EPA Issues Permit for Arch Coal’s Viper Mine Expansion Near Elkhart

April 10, 2017

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued a permit Friday to allow Arch Coal to expand its Viper Mine near Elkhart. The expansion involves adding a 282-acre coal waste storage facility. Illinois EPA’s permit was issued under the National Pollution Discharge

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Energy Impact Partners Launches Credit Group to Support Energy-focused Growth Companies

April 10, 2017

Energy Impact Partners (EIP) has established a credit group to support U.S.-based small and middle-market businesses, with a specific focus on energy impact-related investments. The group will primarily offer debt financing solutions, such as first and second lien secured term

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Resolve Ventures Acquires Connell Mountain Copper Project in New Brunswick, Canada

April 10, 2017

Resolve Ventures Inc. has acquired a 100 percent interest in the Connell Mountain copper porphyry prospect, located in New Brunswick, Canada. Terms of the acquisition of 100 percent interest in the title covering the prospect are 3.5 million shares upon

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