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University of Tennessee and West Virginia University Research Coal Demand in Appalachia
February 1, 2018
Dramatic decreases in Appalachian coal production over the past decade have put many regional industries at risk for economic decline, according to joint research released today by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and West Virginia University. The report, “An Economic
West Virginia Conservatives Share Optimism After State of the Union Address
February 1, 2018
Following President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address — in which the president reflected on his first year in office and his administration’s goals for the next 11 months — West Virginia conservatives voiced their support for the
Coal Plays Huge Role During Arctic Blast
February 1, 2018
One of the country’s primary energy regulators suggested Tuesday that a lack of coal power would not have caused widespread power outages during this winter’s arctic blasts. A top regulator appointed by President Donald Trump last year suggested at a
Trump Declares War On Coal Officially Over in First SOTU Speech
February 1, 2018
President Donald Trump touted his ending of the “war on coal” during his State of the Union address Tuesday night. “In our drive to make Washington accountable, we have eliminated more regulations in our first year than any administration in
EPA Considers Robots to Combat Mine Spills
February 1, 2018
Crumbling mine tunnels awash with polluted waters perforate the Colorado mountains, and scientists may one day send robots creeping through the pitch-black passages to study the mysterious currents that sometimes burst to the surface with devastating effects. One such disaster
Pennsylvania Sees Rebound from Coal Industry
February 1, 2018
The coal industry has experienced a modest rebound during President Donald’s Trump first year in office, and that impact may be felt locally in 2018. As our David Hurst reported last week, as many as 40 miners could be working
Doug Matheney Speaks at West Virginia Mining Symposium About Advocating for Coal
February 1, 2018
A senior Trump administration official in the Energy Department told a coal industry gathering Wednesday that he aims to be a strong advocate for coal. “The good news is I’m with the federal government and I’m here to help,” Doug
Alcoa Fighting Boonville’s Bid to Limit Coal Mine Plans, Indiana
January 30, 2018
Alcoa Corp. wants a court to block a southwestern Indiana city from enforcing its new local coal mining regulations. The Boonville City Council approved the ordinance that bans explosives for mining within 3 miles (5 kilometers) of the city. City
Possible Consolidation by Caterpillar with Progress Rail Services May Benefit Winston-Salem Plant
January 30, 2018
An economic trade-off that local elected officials made with Caterpillar Inc. in 2016 could bolster the company’s Winston-Salem workforce this year. Caterpillar confirmed Saturday that one of its subsidiaries, Progress Rail Services Co., may close its engine-manufacturing plant in LaGrange,
Feb. 9: National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum to Hold “Wine at the Mine” in Leadville, Colorado
January 30, 2018
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum announces the return of Wine at the Mine — a wine, craft beer and craft distillery tasting event on Friday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. This after-hours event includes the
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