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IEA Report: Global Energy Demand Grew by 2.1% in 2017
March 27, 2018
A new report from International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed that global energy demand increased by 2.1 percent in 2017, more than twice the previous year’s rate, boosted by strong global economic growth. While oil, gas and coal met most of
Indiana Congressman Bucshon Proposes Tax Credit that Could Save Coal Industry Billions
March 27, 2018
A new bill introduced by U.S. congressman Larry Bucshon could provide over $3 billion in tax breaks to owners of coal-fired power plants in its first year, according to an IndyStar analysis. Rep. Bucshon, who represents Southwest Indiana, introduced the
United Mine Workers of America Endorses Joe Manchin for Senate, W. Va.
March 27, 2018
One of the most influential unions in coal country throws their support behind U.S. Senator Joe Manchin. The Democrat is seeking re-election in what’s shaping up to be a hotly contested race. Cecil Roberts, the President of the United Mine
Wyoming District Judge Rules to Reduce Coal Mining as Way to Fight Climate Change
March 27, 2018
U.S. government officials who engage in regional planning for an area of Wyoming and Montana that supplies 40 percent of the nation’s coal must consider reducing coal mining as a way to fight climate change, a judge has ruled. Friday’s
Arizona Mining Receives Key State Permits for Its Zinc-Lead-Silver Taylor Project, Arizona
March 26, 2018
Arizona Mining’s subsidiary Arizona Minerals Inc. (AMI) has received three permits from the State of Arizona for its Taylor Deposit: the Aquifer Protection Permit (APP), the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (AZPDES), and the Dam Safety Permit. These permits
Energy Department Invests $44 Million in Advanced Carbon Capture Technologies Projects
March 26, 2018
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy has selected seven projects to receive approximately $44 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development through the funding opportunity announcement, Design and Testing of Advanced Carbon Capture Technologies.
Barrick Fosters Ownership Culture By Making Employees Shareholders
March 26, 2018
This year Barrick employees will receive 90 shares each. Barrick employees now own more than 1.5 million shares of the company as a result of the Global Employee Share Plan, fostering a culture of ownership across the organization. At Barrick
Hecla Receives C$40 Million Investment to Advance Development of Casa Berardi Mine, Quebec
March 26, 2018
Hecla Mining Company said Ressources Quebec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Investissement Québec, is making a C$40 (US$31.6) million loan investment in Hecla. The investment will be in the form of a senior unsecured term loan with a coupon rate
Hycroft Mining Releases Development Activities at Hycroft Mine, Nevada
March 26, 2018
Hycroft Mining Corporation has released an update on corporate and development activities related to its wholly owned Hycroft Mine located near Winnemucca, Nevada. • The successful operation of the Mill Demonstration Plant for transition and sulfide material has substantiated the
Colorado Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Prevent Environmental Harm from New Mining
March 22, 2018
Colorado lawmakers on Tuesday took a step toward preventing future mining disasters while acknowledging that contamination of waterways from old mining sites continues each day. They rolled out legislation, immediately opposed by industry, that would require mining companies to make
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