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May 7-8: Energy Summit in Gillette Looks Toward Future of Coal, Wyoming
April 16, 2019
Though some are bemoaning the bygone days when Wyoming’s coal industry ruled supreme, others are accepting the new normal of slowly declining coal sales and looking for new ways to move the industry forward. The future of coal and new,
Northern Star Resources’ Pogo Gold Mine Adds Jobs, $85 Million Reinvestment
April 15, 2019
Since its 2018 acquisition of Pogo Gold Mine — a large underground mine near Delta Junction — Australia-based Northern Star Resources Ltd. is embarking on roughly $85 million of reinvestments. The money has produced 46 new local jobs in the
Senators Introduce Bill to Increase Federal Funding for Carbon Capture Technology
April 15, 2019
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill Thursday to increase federal funding toward developing carbon capture technology while also committing to fossil fuel use. Introduced by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ranking member Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), the bill
W. Va. Coal Industry Looking to Recover After Decade of Production Downturn
April 15, 2019
While much of the focus has shifted to West Virginia’s oil and gas industry in recent years, industry experts say coal still plays a big role in the Mountain State. The industry reached a production peak in 2008, when nearly
Usibelli Coal Mine Sets New Safety Record, Alaska
April 15, 2019
Usibelli Coal Mine April 10 reported that its crew of roughly 100 employees worked 798 consecutive days without a single lost time accident (LTA), a new safety record for the Interior Alaska mine. This surpasses the coal mine’s previous safety
United Mine Workers of America Endorses Kentucky Gov. Candidate Rocky Adkins
April 15, 2019
During a stump speech at Hillbilly Days Saturday, Gubernatorial candidate, Rocky Adkins, announced he has received an endorsement from the United Mine Workers of America. More than 9,000 retirees across the state of Kentucky are represented by UMWA. “Rocky Adkins
Komatsu Creates Autonomous Haulage Center of Excellence in Arizona
April 12, 2019
Bringing together product, technology, and service experts from across the company, Komatsu has launched its global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS). The Tucson, Arizona-based CoE team will be responsible for AHS strategy, planning, marketing, sales support
Premier Gold to Acquire Americas Silver’s San Felipe Property, Mexico
April 12, 2019
Premier Gold Mines has entered into an option acquisition agreement with Americas Silver Corporation (ASC) to acquire 100 percent interest in the San Felipe Property, located 55 kilometres from the company’s Mercedes Mine in Sonora State, Mexico. Hochschild is the
Barrick’s Golden Sunlight Nears End of Operational Life, Montana
April 12, 2019
The Golden Sunlight mine, operated by Barrick Gold Corporation, has been approaching the end of its operational life in recent years, with the mine’s remaining gold reserves nearly depleted. Following a detailed review of the Golden Sunlight operation, new underground
Quest Energy to Open Two Coal Mines in Pike County, Kentucky
April 11, 2019
WYMT reported that Quest Energy is opening two mines in Pike County mining low sulfur metallurgical coal. Carnegie 1 and 2 mines are mining the Alma coal block seam that produces High Volume A/B metallurgical coal. By opening the second
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