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Murray Energy Seeks Relief from Retiree Health Care Obligations
April 7, 2020
Murray Energy Corp. wants the federal government to take over health care payments to its retirees as the company continues to navigate the bankruptcy process. The St. Clairsville-based company — the largest privately-owned coal producer in the nation — asked
W. Va. Judge Accepts Deal with Justice-owned Companies Over Mine Safety Fines
April 7, 2020
A judge Thursday accepted a deal between companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and federal prosecutors over unpaid mine safety fines and penalties. Senior U.S. District Judge Glen Conrad issued an order accepting agreement between 23 Justice-owned companies and Thomas
The Kissner Group Acquires Detroit Salt Company
April 6, 2020
The parent company of Detroit’s “salt city” has been acquired for $2 billion. Stone Canyon Industries Holdings, a California industrial holding company, announced Wednesday it closed its acquisition of the Kansas-based Kissner Group Holdings. The Kissner Group, a leading producer
Georgia Power Launches Plans to Reuse Coal Ash From Retired Plant Mitchell
April 6, 2020
Georgia Power launched plans to reuse coal ash from Plant Mitchell, a retired coal-fired power station near Albany, Ga. This is the first time that stored ash from a site in Georgia will be excavated for beneficial reuse as part
Murray Energy Warns of Possible Layoffs in Ohio as it Tries to Sell Assets
April 6, 2020
Coal-mining company Murray Energy is warning that it might lay off 508 workers at operations throughout eastern Ohio. The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection this past October, said in letters to the state on Thursday that it is trying
U.S. Thermal Coal Exports Climb to Nine-month High in February
April 6, 2020
US coal exports rose to 6.19 million mt in February, as thermal exports climbed to a nine-month high, while metallurgical exports fell to a three-year low, Census Bureau data showed Thursday. February’s exports were up 9.5 percent from the three-year
Wyoming Rep. Cheney Calls to Reduce Royalty Payments for Coal, Miners, Oil and Gas Industries
April 6, 2020
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney joined 29 members of Congress in sending a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt calling on suspending or reducing federal royalty payments for coal, soda ash, oil, gas and other minerals to the
UMWA and Murray Energy Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement
April 6, 2020
The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the bankrupt Murray Energy. If ratified, the anticipated new owners of the company have agreed to recognize the terms
Wyoming Mineral, Oil and Gas Industries Urge Gov. to Deem Work Essential in Event of Shelter Order
April 6, 2020
Wyoming’s mineral industries have asked Gov. Mark Gordon to consider mining and drilling operations “essential” activities in anticipation of further potential business restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. The Petroleum Association of Wyoming, along with the Wyoming Mining Association, urged the
NERC Argues for Greater Coordination and Review of Emergency Response Plans Nationwide
April 6, 2020
In its GridEx V after-action report, released this week, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recommended that all utilities and reliability coordinators review their emergency response plans and push collaboration with governments, with an eye on grid security. The
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