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Hundreds of Workers Impacted as Consumers Energy Plans to Shut Down Coal Plant, Michigan
June 21, 2018
Michigan’s largest utility company announced plans to shut down another one of its coal-fired plants, the latest sign of the coal industry’s struggle as it faces competition from alternative energy, strict regulations and well-funded campaigns that seek its demise. Consumers
Rocky Mountain Mine Rescue Association Holds Annual Competition
June 21, 2018
The 42nd annual Rocky Mountain Mine Rescue Association (RMMRA) competition was held last week. A team from Canyon Fuel Company, from the SUFCO mine, was the overall winner of the competition. They will take home the traveling trophy. RMMRA President
Kinross Acquires Mining Rights to Land Adjacent Fort Knox Mine, Alaska
June 20, 2018
Kinross Gold Corporation has gained mineral rights to a 287-hectare (709-acre) parcel of land known as Gilmore located immediately west of its Fort Knox mine in Alaska. As a result, Kinross added 2.1 million gold ounces in estimated measured and
Preferred Sands Continues Construction and Hiring at Newest In-Basin Frac Sand Mine in Oklahoma
June 20, 2018
Construction is underway at Preferred Proppants in-basin frac sand mine and facility in Oakwood, Oklahoma. The mine is expected to come online in the third quarter of 2018 and the company is currently looking to fill approximately 100 positions including
Kinross Gold Receives the U.S. Mining Industry’s Top Safety Certification
June 20, 2018
The National Mining Association (NMA) recognized Kinross Gold Corporation for receiving independent certification under its CORESafety® system. Kinross, one of the leading gold mining companies in the world, is the eighth NMA member company to complete each step of this
Montana Joins 12 States to Intervene in Suit to Defend Hard Rock Mining Laws
June 19, 2018
Montana joined 12 other states Friday to intervene in a federal lawsuit to defend the state’s mining laws. Tim Fox, Montana Attorney General, joined the coalition of mostly western states Friday in the motion. Eric Sell, a spokesperson for Fox,
South32 to Acquire Majority Stake in Arizona Mining for $1.3 Billion
June 19, 2018
Australia’s South32 has signed an agreement to acquire 83 percent stake in Arizona Mining for $1.3bn. Arizona Mining owns the Hermosa Project, which comprise the high grade base metals Taylor deposit, the Central zinc, manganese and silver oxide resource as
Tennessee Introduces Bond Regulations for Surface Coal Mining Operations
June 19, 2018
Senate Bill 686 which became effective and was signed into law on May 4, 2018, amends ten titles of the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) relating to surface coal mining and reclamation. Amendments to Title 59 in particular concern coal exploration
President Trump Preps Lifeline for Coal Power Plants
June 19, 2018
President Donald Trump has ordered a rescue of the nation’s struggling coal and nuclear power industries, but that doesn’t mean utilities are reconsidering the shutdown of unprofitable plants. Many power generators contacted said Trump’s June 1 announcement hasn’t altered their
President Trump to Host Mining and Trade Policy Roundtable in Duluth, Minnesota
June 19, 2018
President Donald Trump will meet with local mining industry representatives and elected leaders during a formal “roundtable” discussion before his campaign event Wednesday in Duluth, White House officials announced Monday. Trump will arrive in Duluth about two hours before the
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