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Yale University Report: Half of Americans Aren’t Worried Global Warming Will Harm them
March 24, 2017
A new poll shows that while most American adults believe human activities are warming the world, about half do not think global warming will negatively impact their lives. Fifty percent of American adults believe global warming will harm them “not
Sand and Gravel Mine Company Receives $107 Million Jury Verdict Against Sacramento County
March 24, 2017
With Sacramento County reeling from a federal court jury’s landmark $107 million judgment against it, plaintiffs’ lawyers said Wednesday the “undue influence” case should serve as a warning shot for any governmental entity that plays political favorites. “The theme I
Seneca Meadows Files Appeal for Ruling Against Starting Its Clay Mine, New York
March 24, 2017
Seneca Meadows Landfill has decided to appeal an appellate court’s ruling that dented its hopes of opening a clay mine near its Salcman Road facility. Lawyers representing the Seneca Falls landfill have filed paperwork asking for two things in light
New Mine Bill for Montana Increases Bonding Rate, More Audits for Acid Drainage
March 24, 2017
Increasing reclamation bonding and requiring more frequent and independent auditing of mines prone to producing acid drainage takes the lessons of the past and applies them to the future, a Missoula lawmaker told a legislative committee on Monday. Democratic Rep.
Senator Randy Smith Pulls New W. Va. Mine Safety Bill, Says Compromise Measure Coming
March 24, 2017
A bill that would eliminate almost all coal-mine safety enforcement by West Virginia inspectors has been pulled and alternative legislation — billed as a compromise between industry and labor — will be made public later this week, the chairman of
President Trump Pledges Support to Rescue Health-care Fund for Retired Coal Miners
March 24, 2017
President Donald Trump pledged his support Wednesday for the rescue of a health-care fund for thousands of retired coal miners and their families, an issue that almost triggered a government shutdown in December. Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, raised the
Commission Renews Coal Mine Lease in Hopes to Restart Mine, Utah
March 24, 2017
The Carbon County Commission has approved a lease agreement with Carbon Resources, LLC for a coal mine under development adjacent to the town of Scofield. The county owns the mineral rights to a section of the mining property previously known
Silver Spruce to Acquire Past-Producing Kay Mine, Arizona
March 23, 2017
Silver Spruce Resources Inc. has entered a purchase agreement with Cedar Forrest, LLC to acquire 100 percent ownership of 70.84 acres of patented claims covering the past-producing Kay Mine, located in Yavapai county, Arizona, roughly 50 miles north of Phoenix.
Peabody Energy Recognized as “2017 Coal Mining Company Of The Year” by Corporate LiveWire
March 23, 2017
Peabody Energy has been named coal mining company of the year for 2017 by United Kingdom-based Corporate LiveWire, recognizing the company’s excellence in safety performance, environmental stewardship and leadership in advancing technology solutions. The honors were given by a
Peabody Energy Readies for Confirmation for Plan of Reorganization, Paving Way for Emergence
March 23, 2017
Peabody Energy has reported that the judge presiding over the company’s Chapter 11 process in United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has ruled that he intends to confirm the company’s amended plan of reorganization after finalization
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