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Federal Black Lung Disability Fund More at Risk With Recent Bankruptcy Filings
November 26, 2019
The federal black lung disability fund is deeply indebted, some experts estimate it could be nearly $1 billion in debt. For miners or their widows who use it, it is where they get their benefits and health insurance. As major
DOE Launches $40 Million Funding Opportunity for Energy Frontier Research Centers
November 25, 2019
Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a proposed $40 million in Fiscal Year 2020 for Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) to accelerate scientific advances in materials science, chemistry, geosciences, and biosciences. Research supported by this initiative will
Minnesota DNR Plans Its Own Environmental Review on Proposed Twin Metals Mine
November 25, 2019
Minnesota officials announced Friday that the state will conduct its own environmental review of a proposed copper-nickel mine, rather than join the federal government’s environmental assessment of the project that some say will pollute a pristine wilderness area. The Department
Monarch Files Project Notice for Wasamac Gold Project, Canada
November 25, 2019
Canada-based Monarch Gold has filed a project notice with Quebec’s Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC) for its Wasamac gold project in Canada. Located 15km west of Rouyn-Noranda in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec, the
Navajo Generating Station Burns Its Last Coal, Arizona
November 25, 2019
The Navajo Generating Station coal-fired power plant near Page burned the last of its coal Monday, marking the end of the plant’s 45-year run, Salt River Project announced. The plant was the largest coal plant in the West, and its
Salt River Project to Pay $21 Million to Settle Peabody’s Cleanup Claim for Kayenta Coal Mine
November 25, 2019
Salt River Project officials agreed to pay $21 million Thursday to settle claims from Peabody Energy regarding the closure of the only coal mine in Arizona. The Kayenta Mine closed in August after sending its last shipment of coal to
Komatsu Plans March 12 Construction Start for New Milwaukee Manufacturing Facility
November 25, 2019
Komatsu Mining Corp. plans to break ground on its new Milwaukee manufacturing building on March 12, and commence construction on its new headquarters office about two months later on May 22, according to a report filed with the Wisconsin Department
Endeavour Silver to Suspend Operations at El Cubo Mine, Mexico
November 22, 2019
Endeavour Silver, based on an updated review of the reserves and resources, will suspend operations at the El Cubo underground mine in Guanajuato, Mexico. All employees will be laid off and the mine, plant, and tailings facilities will be placed
NTEC Pushes On With Obtaining Bonds for Wyoming and Montana Coal Mines
November 21, 2019
The Navajo Transitional Energy Company is continuing to work toward securing bonds for its mines in Wyoming and Montana, despite last week’s setback by tribal leadership. In a statement, the company said it “expects” to secure the necessary bonds to
Contura Energy Resumes Operations at Cumberland Coal Mine, Pennsylvania
November 21, 2019
The Cumberland Mine in Greene County is back in full operation after a partial idling Friday. The coal mine, one of the largest in Pennsylvania, resumed normal operations late Monday after some longwall support functions were halted due to a
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