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Administration Looks at Request for FirstEnergy’s Request of Federal Power Act Assistance
April 10, 2018
President Donald Trump is now considering using taxpayer money to support an energy company that is being forced to shutter several nuclear plants across Pennsylvania and Ohio. The White House is looking into ways of getting struggling utility company FirstEnergy
Alaska Mining Hall of Fame Searches for New Location After Sale of Building
April 10, 2018
The Alaska Mining Hall of Fame is looking for a new home. Tom Bundtzen, president of the nonprofit organization that honors Alaska’s mining pioneers, said the building, 825 First Ave., that has housed the museum’s collection since July 2013 has
American Electric Power Seeks More than 7.7 Million Short Tons of Coal for Multiple Power Plants
April 9, 2018
Platts reported that American Electric Power is seeking more than 7.7 million short tons of coal for multiple power plants, with deliveries starting as early as July and ending as late as December 2019. According to a coal solicitation issued,
Wife of Miner Killed in UBB Explosion Files Lawsuit Against MSHA, W. Va.
April 9, 2018
The wife of one of the 29 coal miners who died in the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion has filed a federal lawsuit against the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). According to court documents, Carolyn Diana Davis of Scarbro
Army Corps of Engineers Extends Comment Period for Pebble Mine Review, Alaska
April 9, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is providing additional time for the public to comment ahead of an environmental review of the proposed Pebble mine. The corps initially set a 30-day comment period, but Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources and
Montana Lawmakers Rally Around Hecla Mining
April 9, 2018
More than 50 state legislators voiced support for Hecla Mining Company in a letter sent Friday to Governor Steve Bullock and Montana Department of Environmental Quality Director Tom Livers. Hecla subsidiaries own two early-stage mining projects, as well as one
Pa. Governor Wolf Approves $25 Million for Renovating 12 Abandoned Mine Sites
April 9, 2018
Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval of $25 million in funding for renovating 12 abandoned mine sites statewide, including four in Luzerne County. The restorations are expected to create jobs and new attractions in the area through environmental clean-up and
Need for Abandoned Mine Program Continues in North Dakota, but Future Uncertain
April 9, 2018
About $1.6 million will be dedicated this year to stabilize collapsing underground coal mines in central and western North Dakota, preventing sinkholes from developing on roadways. Another $300,000 reclamation project will eliminate dangerous highwalls at two abandoned surface coal mines
Former U.S. Energy Secretary Richardson Talks Future of Coal in Billings, Montana
April 9, 2018
Former U.S. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson was in Billings on Friday to talk about the future of coal. Richardson, who served during the Clinton administration, said he is not ready to write off coal all together. He said despite declines
EPA Orders Sunnyside Gold to Conduct Groundwater Investigation at Bonita Peak Mining District, Colo.
April 6, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a unilateral administrative order to Sunnyside Gold Corporation to conduct groundwater investigation activities at the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Site (BPMD) in San Juan County, Colorado. Sunnyside Gold is a current owner
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