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Utah’s GOP Congress Submit Letter to Interior Dept. for Royalty Payment Reduction
April 2, 2020
Utah’s Republican members of Congress are joining their Western colleagues in asking the Interior Department to waive or reduce federal royalty payments on oil, gas and coal production on federal lands because they argue the coronavirus outbreak is hurting the
How Mining Companies are Responding to Coronavirus Challenge in Their Communities
April 2, 2020
As the coronavirus continues its unrelenting impact around the world, mining companies have been making financial and logistical contributions to efforts to tackle the pandemic. These extractive firms, which so often occupy a stewardship role for the communities in which
Coronado Halts Production at Buchanan Coal Mine Amid COVID-19, Virginia
April 2, 2020
Production at Virginia’s leading underground coal mine has idled in response to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Coronado Global Resources notified state regulators Monday that it was halting operations at its Buchanan County mine, which produced more coal and employed
Coal Industry Continues Pursuit of State and Federal Government Support
April 2, 2020
Over the weekend, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), added the coal industry to its list of critical infrastructure — a list of what’s considered vital to public health, the economy, and national security.
Two Coal Mines in Virginia Temporary Close Operations Amid COVID-19
April 2, 2020
The coal mining industry is being impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis as two mining operations, one in Buchanan County and the other in Wise County, have announced temporary closures. Tarah Kesterson, public relations manager with the Virginia Department of
Caterpillar Mining Truck Winner of Makers Madness Contest for “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”
April 2, 2020
The 797F Mining truck made by Caterpillar, Inc. in Decatur has been named the winner of the “Makers Madness” contest to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.” The competition was eight weeks long and consisted of Illinois residents voting
Newmont Completes Sale of Red Lake Mining Complex for $375 Million, Canada
April 1, 2020
Newmont Corporation has completed the sale of its Red Lake complex in Ontario, Canada to Evolution Mining Limited and received cash proceeds of $375 million with future contingent payments of up to an additional $100 million tied to new resource
CONSOL to Curtail Production at Bailey Mine for Two Weeks, Two Miners Test Positive for COVID-19
April 1, 2020
CONSOL Energy released the following statement regarding operations at the Bailey Mine and its response to positive COVID-19 cases: Late last week, we were made aware that two employees at the Bailey Mine tested positive for COVID-19. Both employees are
Caterpillar Foundation Commits $8.5 Million to Global COVID-19 Response Efforts
April 1, 2020
As the events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve rapidly, the Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc. said it is committing $8.5 million to support global communities, including underserved populations, who are affected by the virus. The
Rhino Resource Partners to Temporarily Idle Production at Most Mining Operations Amid COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Rhino Resource Partners said that in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the partnership’s concern for their employees’ health and welfare, Rhino will be temporarily idling production activities at many of its mining operations. The affected employees will be placed
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