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Supreme Court Ruling Limits EPA Power, Returns It to Congress Where It Belongs
July 1, 2022
For some time, the Environmental Protection Agency has wanted to destroy the American coal industry and has issued regulations with that end in mind. The Supreme Court said it cannot do that without a clear grant of authority from Congress.
Bens Creek Exercises Option for Second Highwall Miner, Doubling Its Monthly Production Capacity
July 1, 2022
Bens Creek Group, the owner of a metallurgical coal mine in North America, said it exercised an option for Mega Highwall Mining LLC (MHW) to operate a second highwall miner on its behalf, doubling its monthly production capacity. A formal
NRECA Asks EPA to Reconsider Proposed Ozone Transport Plan, Says Its Legally and Technically Flawed
June 30, 2022
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) says the Environmental Protection Agency must rework its proposal to reduce power plant emissions of nitrogen oxides linked to smog in downwind states because it is legally and technically flawed and threatens grid
Coalition of 16 States Led by Montana Aim to Protect Massive Coal Mine from Environmentalists
June 30, 2022
A coalition of 16 Republican-led states led by Montana filed a brief Tuesday in an ongoing federal case involving a major underground coal mine located in central Montana. The states asked the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear
Cummins and Komatsu to Collaborate on Advancing Development of Zero Emissions Mining Haul Trucks
June 30, 2022
Cummins and Komatsu have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Building on a legacy of diesel engine partnership across a wide variety of mining and construction equipment, Cummins and Komatsu will initially
We Energies Delays Closing Coal Plants Citing Multiple Challenges
June 30, 2022
We Energies decided to postpone by 12 to 18 months the previously announced shutdown of its older Oak Creek coal-fired power plants, citing the tight energy supply and supply-chain challenges for renewable-energy projects. Two of the Oak Creek units will
For Second Time this Year, EPA Objects to Air Pollution Permit for Alabama Coal Plant
June 30, 2022
For the second time this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally objected to an air pollution permit issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), sending it back to the state for revisions and more detailed explanations
Cyberattackers Target U.S. Rare Earth Miners, Encourages Protests to Disrupt Production
June 29, 2022
Cyberattackers are targeting rare earth mining companies in a new campaign designed to keep China in a dominant market position. On June 28, Mandiant published new research into Dragonbridge, a misinformation program focused on disrupting rare earth facilities. The rare
Flooding in Montana Affects Stillwater Mine’s PGM Operations
June 29, 2022
A significant flood event, which began on Monday June 13, 2022, has affected a widespread region surrounding Sibanye-Stillwater’s U.S. PGM operations in Montana. The flooding of numerous rivers in the region, follows a warm spell leading to a rapid melt
As Metals for Renewables Drive Mining Growth, Komatsu Debuts Its New $285M Plant
June 29, 2022
With the role of coal diminishing in the world’s energy future, why would Komatsu Mining Corp. — which is historically known for manufacturing coal-mining equipment — invest $285 million in a new plant and offices in Milwaukee? The answer is
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