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Trump Selects Oklahoma’s AG Scott Pruitt to Head EPA
December 12, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump continues to make picks for his cabinet, and many of his choices have been stellar, proving he’s truly dedicated to seeing his agenda get accomplished during his time in the White House. While he’s made a lot
Major Wire Expands Sales Force With Four New Authorized Dealers in U.S.
December 12, 2016
Montreal-based Major Wire Industries, Ltd., has expanded its sales force to include four new authorized dealers in the United States, supplying Major’s complete line of screen media solutions for aggregate, mining and recycling operations. The domestic dealerships include: • Continental
Utah Counties Sue Over Halt for New Coal Leases on Federal Land
December 12, 2016
Two Utah counties have filed a lawsuit challenging a federal halt to granting new coal leases, arguing the moratorium is blocking a mine expansion that could pump millions of dollars into the local economies. The suit marks the first challenge
SME Photo Contest Open to All Industry Members
December 12, 2016
Sponsored by the coal & energy division of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), the 2017 SME photo contest is open to all interested photo enthusiasts. The theme is “Innovations in Technology,” and judges will be looking
Miners Protection Act Pulled from Bill
December 8, 2016
Retired coal miners and their families, who were hoping for a guarantee on their pensions and health care benefits, get little help in the final version of the must-pass spending bill Congress is considering this week. The Miners Protection Act,
Interior Department Bans 75,000 Acres for Surface Mining in East Tennessee
December 8, 2016
The Interior Department said Wednesday it is designating nearly 75,000 acres or more than 550 miles of mountain ridgelines in east Tennessee as unsuitable for future surface coal mining operations. The department’s action comes at the request of the state,
Rockcliff Copper Acquires MacBride Zinc Property in Manitoba, Canada
December 7, 2016
Rockcliff Copper announced the purchase of 100 percent interest in the MacBride zinc property located 45km north of Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Canada. The MacBride property contains the historical high grade MacBride zinc deposit located within 6.0 kilometers long structural magnetic
Navajo Nation Files $160 Million Claim with EPA Over Colorado Mine Spill
December 7, 2016
The Navajo Nation has submitted a claim of more than $160 million in damages to the federal government over last year’s mine waste spill that fouled rivers in three western states. A cleanup team led by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Five EPA Regulations that Could Be First in Trump’s Crosshairs
December 7, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump could eliminate these five Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations some studies have labeled as “job-killers” that do little for the environment. Under President Barack Obama, the EPA made individual rules and regulations that cost hundreds of thousands
Comstock Mining Receives Favorable Supreme Court Rulings
December 6, 2016
Comstock Mining Inc. has received favorable rulings as the Supreme Court of the State of Nevada affirmed the lower court’s decision relating to the Lyon County Board of Commissioners’ substantive decision on a master plan amendment and zone change associated
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