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Ramaco Plans $90 Million Investment in Two New Coal Mines in W. Va. and Va.
September 12, 2016
As mines close and the coal industry faces a seemingly endless run of bankruptcies and other bad news, a company backed by a $90 million investment is defying conventional wisdom by preparing to open two new mines next year in
SME Launches Move Mining Competition, Campaign to Improve Public Perception of Mining Industry
September 12, 2016
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) has launched a campaign designed to improve the public perception of the mining industry. Move Mining is a competition among all SME members to create a message that conveys a positive
Community Gathers for 25th Annual Coal Miners’ Reunion in Pocahontas, Va.
September 9, 2016
Labor Day was once again celebrated in Pocahontas, Va. Monday, complete with a tribute to workers, a march and political speeches. It was the 25th annual Coal Miners’ Reunion. As part of the program, event organizer Tommy Childress gave a
Miners at Potash Corp. Seek Refuge in Safety Chamber During Earthquake, Saskatchewan
September 9, 2016
Some people were shaken awake and some miners stuck underground in southeast Saskatchewan when a magnitude 3.8 earthquake hit early Monday morning. Earthquakes Canada said it happened around 4:40 a.m., and was centered about 32 kilometers east-southeast of Yorkton. The
Coal Miners Descend on Washington to Push for Bill to Shore Up Retiree Health Care, Pensions
September 9, 2016
As many as 10,000 United Mine Workers of America members are expected to rally at the Capitol Thursday to push for passage of a bill to head off the loss of health-care benefits for 23,000 coal miners and their survivors,
U.S. Clears Way for Cleanup of Colorado Mine Spill
September 9, 2016
A Colorado mine that spilled 3 million gallons of contaminated wastewater into rivers in three Western states was designated a Superfund site Wednesday, clearing the way for a multimillion-dollar federal cleanup. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency formally added the inactive
Southwest Virginia Community College Launches Program to Retrain Displaced Coal Miners
September 8, 2016
Southwest Virginia Community College has launched a REDI Center (Retraining Energy Displaced Individuals Center for Displaced Coal Miners). The REDI Center will assist laid off coal miners and dislocated supply chain workers impacted by the downturn in the coal energy
Caterpillar Sponsors Hackathon to Create Innovative Mining Solutions
September 8, 2016
Software developers, data scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs will convene in San Francisco from September 23-25, 2016 for a 54-hour hackathon sponsored by Caterpillar and Unearthed, an Australia-based open innovation organization for the global resources sector. The hackathon format brings together
Obama Botches Climate Science in Lake Tahoe Speech, Nevada
September 7, 2016
President Barack Obama made a stop at Lake Tahoe on Wednesday to talk climate change, spending, and environmental regulation — distorting science along the way. The president was addressing the 20th Lake Tahoe summit, along with leading Democratic legislators from
Ohio Coal Miners Receive $1 Million in Relief from Congress
September 7, 2016
With the Powhatan No. 6 Mine scheduled to close in November — and the potential for more layoffs at other Murray Energy Corp. mines looming — more than $1 million worth of federal money is on the way to Ohio
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