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SME Webinar August 7: Implementation of Mobile Proximity Detection Systems
July 29, 2019
According to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), there were 42 fatalities and 179 non-fatal striking, crushing, or pinning accidents between 1984 and 2014. Equipping mobile machines with proximity detection systems (mobile PDSs) could prevent these human-machine collisions. However,
More U.S. Coal-Fired Power Plants are Decommissioning as Retirements Continue
July 29, 2019
Between 2010 and the first quarter of 2019, U.S. power companies announced the retirement of more than 546 coal-fired power units, totaling about 102 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity. Plant owners intend to retire another 17 GW of coal-fired capacity
West Virginia Lawmakers Approve $12 Million to Bail Out First Energy’s Coal Plant
July 29, 2019
In two days time, and with no input from any expert outside observers on the potential impact of the bill, West Virginia lawmakers have rushed through a bill that cuts $12.5 million in annual state revenue to bail out a
Coal Miners Travel to D.C. to Advocate for Black Lung Trust Fund
July 29, 2019
About 150 Appalachian coal miners traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to call on legislators to address what they see as a threat to the future of the federal fund that provides benefits to miners disabled by black lung disease.
Contura to Acquire Blackjewel’s Belle Ayr, Eagle Butte Mines in Wyoming, Pax Surface Mine in W. Va.
July 26, 2019
Contura Energy, Inc. said that one or more of its subsidiaries will seek to serve as the stalking horse purchaser for certain assets offered for sale through the bankruptcy proceedings of Blackjewel L.L.C. and Blackjewel Holdings L.L.C. Specifically, Contura would
U.S. Chemical Production Rose for Third Month in June
July 26, 2019
According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.2 percent in June, following a 0.4 percent gain in May and a 0.3 percent gain in April. During June, chemical output was
First Cobalt and Glencore Conclude Term Sheet to Restart Refinery in Canada
July 26, 2019
First Cobalt Corp. has agreed on a term sheet with Glencore AG outlining the framework for a non-dilutive, fully funded, phased approach to recommission the First Cobalt Refinery in Ontario, Canada. The framework remains subject to a number of conditions
TransAlta Responds to Continued Energy-Only Market in Alberta
July 26, 2019
TransAlta Corporation commented on the Government of Alberta’s announcement that the energy-only market framework in Alberta will be maintained. The promise by the Government of Alberta to deliver a decision on market structure within 90 days was fulfilled, thereby reducing
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt Tours Cortez Mine, Nevada
July 25, 2019
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt visited Elko on Tuesday to meet with Nevada Gold Mines, which was signing President Trump’s Pledge to America’s Workers. Bernhardt visited Cortez Gold Mine, one of several mines that were combined earlier this month in a
Minnesota Lawmakers Call for Suspension of All State Permits for PolyMet Copper-Nickel Mine
July 25, 2019
Democratic lawmakers are calling for Gov. Tim Walz to suspend all state permits for PolyMet’s proposed copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota, saying the state needs assurances “that the permits were not rigged.” It’s the first move by lawmakers following recent
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