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Rules to Keep Coal-fired Power Plants Burning in Wyoming are Expected Soon
June 8, 2020
Before retiring a coal-fired power plant in Wyoming, an owner must attempt to sell it and keep it burning. That’s according to legislation signed into law last year by the governor. Since then, the state has been feverishly working to
AK Coal Resources to Close North Fork Coal Mine After No Buyer Found, Pa.
June 8, 2020
Pennsylvania-based AK Coal Resources is closing over the next few months after a buyer did not come forward to take over the North Fork coking coal mine. In a June 4 email, owner Cleveland-Cliffs said shutting the underground mine was
BH Mining Museum Makes Improvements, Prepares for Reopening, South Dakota
June 8, 2020
Volunteers and employees at the Black Hills Mining Museum in Lead have been hard at work, making improvements to the facility and getting ready to re-open this summer. Over the last few months, the volunteers and employees have been hard
Black Butte Mine LLC Puts a Piece of Nevada’s Wild West History Up for Sale
June 8, 2020
A piece of Nevada’s Wild West history is for sale. The 259-acre Black Butte Mine sits near Goldfield, about 184 miles from Las Vegas. It’s a flashback from the state’s 1870s gold fever days, and it has a price tag
SSR Mining and Alacer Gold Agree on Merger
June 5, 2020
SSR Mining Inc. and Alacer Gold Corp. are planning an all-stock merger that will keep the SSR Mining name, and the Marigold Mine in Nevada and Marigold’s exploration potential will be a key part of the new, larger company. Rodney
American Resources Beefs Up Environmental Reclamation During Coronavirus Pandemic
June 5, 2020
American Resources Corporation, a raw materials supplier, announced Wednesday that it has added a third reclamation crew to its ongoing environmental restoration efforts. The company has acquired more than 80 mining permits with an estimated $41 billion in reclamation bond
Murray Energy Subsidiaries May Postpone Workforce Reductions
June 5, 2020
Two Murray Energy subsidiaries may postpone workforce reductions due to an extension of bankruptcy court proceedings, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices filed with WorkForce West Virginia and the state’s Department of Commerce. The company said in
Conservation Groups Sue Over Black Butte Copper Mine Approvals, Montana
June 5, 2020
Conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana challenging a permit that was granted for the development of a controversial copper mine north of White Sulphur Springs last month. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality approved plans
Ramaco Carbon Forms Coal-to-Products Partnership with National Laboratory, Wyoming
June 5, 2020
Ramaco Carbon has long sought to develop a complex in Wyoming involving the manufacturing, development, and mining of coal. Permit and transparency issues though have caused the company to face pushback and delays. As it now awaits a decision on
EPA Issues Final Rule that Helps Ensure U.S. Energy Security and Limits Misuse of Clean Water Act
June 4, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler released a final rule that will help accelerate and promote the construction of important energy infrastructure across the United States, while ensuring the nation’s waterways are protected. The agency’s final rule
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