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Lignite Energy Council’s Bohrer: Polls Show North Dakotans Want a Clean-coal Power Plant
September 22, 2016
The benefits of coal-based electricity to North Dakota include low electricity costs for homes and businesses, more than 14,000 jobs in the state and $100 million in annual tax revenues. The coal industry makes our lives better every day, so
Senate Panel Backs Bill to Protect Coal Miners’ Retirement Funds
September 22, 2016
An election-year bill to protect health care and pension benefits for about 120,000 retired coal miners and their families is one step closer to a vote in the full Senate. The Senate Finance Committee approved the measure Wednesday, 18-8. Six
Funding Clean Coal Technology
September 21, 2016
No doubt U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz was sincere in what he said last week in Morgantown about saving what is left of the coal-fired power industry. But talk is cheap — especially after seven and one-half years in which
North American Coal’s Coal Mine Using Drone to Conduct Land Surveys, North Dakota
September 21, 2016
A North Dakota coal mine is the first surface mine in the country to use a drone to conduct land surveys that can cover 500 acres in less than an hour, saving man and foot hours for the company. North
Why Coal Will Matter in 2016 Presidential Election
September 21, 2016
In a smug Wall Street Journal op-ed, Galston deemed the “war on coal” a claim perpetuated by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to reinforce the coal community’s perceived “victimhood.” Meanwhile, back on Planet Earth, a few things have happened: • In
Department of Geology and Mineral Industries Report: Oregon Shows Potential as Mining Mecca
September 21, 2016
Malheur County is rich in mineral resources, including precious metals such as gold and silver. With that comes the potential for mining. This information was revealed this week in a report by the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. “The
MSA Acquires Laser-based Gas Detection Technology Company Senscient
September 20, 2016
MSA Safety Inc. has acquired Senscient, Inc., a leader in laser-based gas detection technology that can be used in a broad range of industrial, oil and gas production and petrochemical processing applications. The acquisition of Senscient strengthens MSA’s leading position
Constantine Starts Road Construction at Its Palmer Copper-Zinc-Silver-Gold Project, Alaska
September 20, 2016
Constantine Metal Resources Ltd. has started road construction and provided an update on work programs at the Palmer VMS Project, Alaska. Construction on a road that will provide access to the deposit area has commenced following a record of decision
Eagle Materials to Acquire Cemex’s Fairborn Cement Plant, Related Assets for $50 Million, Ohio
September 19, 2016
Eagle Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., to purchase Cemex’s Fairborn, Ohio cement plant, as well as related assets, which include a distribution terminal in Columbus, Ohio and a cement
Arch Coal Agrees on Mine Cleanup Coverage Plan to Exit Bankruptcy
September 19, 2016
U.S. coal miner Arch Coal has agreed to set aside collateral to cover future mine cleanup costs as part of its bankruptcy reorganization plan, according to a court filing. The plan would end Arch’s use of self-bonding, a controversial federal
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