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ERP Compliant Fuels Idles Federal No. 2 Coal Mine, 260 Layoffs, W. Va.
December 7, 2017
A union official says a coal mine in northern West Virginia has been idled, with 260 workers losing their jobs, apparently because of adverse geological conditions and market issues. Phil Smith, spokesman for the United Mine Workers of America, says
Federal Court Upholds Decision to Block Taseko’s Prosperity Mine in B.C., Canada
December 7, 2017
A Federal Court judge has ruled against a contentious mine proposal in central British Columbia, upholding Ottawa’s decision to reject the project over concerns it would adversely affect the environment. A pair of decisions, released this week, mark the latest
Energy Companies Lobby Congress to Pass Coal Tax Credit
December 7, 2017
Two of the country’s largest and most financially indebted energy companies are lobbying Congress to enact a massive, decade-long, tax credit for struggling coal producers, according to a report Monday from Axios. Arch Coal and Peabody Energy, both of whom
Senator Manchin Hears About Impact of Senate Tax Reform Bill Affecting the Coal Industry
December 7, 2017
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin says the coal industry could take a hard hit if some provisions in the Senate tax reform bill passed last week stay in place. During an appearance Tuesday on MetroNews “Talkline,” Manchin said the bill keeps
Wolfden Resources Unveils Plan for Mining Exploration at Pickett Mountain, Maine
December 7, 2017
A Canadian mineral exploration company unveiled its initial plans Tuesday evening for analyzing a 6,871 acre parcel of land just north of Patten in the hopes of one day establishing a mine in the area. “In our opinion, we think
PolyMet Land Exchange Bill Passes U.S. House, Advances to Senate
December 6, 2017
PolyMet Mining Corp., said that House Resolution 3115, the Superior National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2017, passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a bipartisan 309 to 99 vote and advances to the Senate. The Forest Service authorized an
MSHA Awards $10.5 Million in Safety Grants
December 6, 2017
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has awarded $10,537,000 in grant funding to reduce mining accidents, injuries, and illnesses by supporting safety and health courses, and other programs. The awards were made to 47 states,
MSHA Releases Its Annual Winter Alert Campaign
December 6, 2017
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) releases its annual Winter Alert campaign, reminding miners and mine operators of the increased hazards that colder weather creates at both surface and underground coal mines. The Winter Alert
Trump Rescinds Antiquities Act for Utah Land, Opens Up to Mining and Oil & Gas Development
December 5, 2017
President Trump on Monday shank two massive, controversial national monuments in Utah, potentially opening thousands of acres to drilling, mining and grazing. The reductions erase efforts to preserve the monuments by President Obama and President Clinton, and represent the largest-ever
Mississippi Power Signs Settlement Deal for $7.5 Billion Kemper County Energy Facility
December 5, 2017
Mississippi Power has signed a settlement agreement on the remaining costs associated with the $7.5bn Kemper County energy facility in the US, with the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff, Chevron and Federal Executive Agencies. The agreement, however, is subject to the
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