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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
Minnesota Court of Appeals Requests Additional Information on PolyMet Air Permit
April 3, 2020
Poly Met Mining issued the following statement regarding today’s Minnesota Court of Appeals decision remanding the air permit to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to provide more information. “We are disappointed in the court’s decision and are evaluating all legal
Minnesota Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Appeal on Three PolyMet Permits
April 3, 2020
The Minnesota Supreme Court granted review of a Minnesota Court of Appeals’ ruling on the NorthMet Permit to Mine and dam safety permits. PolyMet and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had petitioned the Supreme Court in February to overturn
Morien Resources to Place Donkin Coal Mine on Care and Maintenance, Canada
April 3, 2020
Morien Resources said that Kameron Collieries, owner and operator of the Donkin Coal Mine in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, has decided to place the Donkin Mine on care and maintenance. The company released the following statement: Kameron Collieries. owner and
Wenco and Hitachi Open an Interoperable Partner Ecosystem for Autonomous Mining
April 3, 2020
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has released its vision for autonomous mining — an open, interoperable ecosystem of partners that integrate their systems alongside existing mine infrastructure. Grounded in support for ISO Standards and a drive to encourage new entrants
GoldMining to Acquire Almaden Gold Project in Idaho
April 3, 2020
GoldMining Inc. has entered into an agreement with Sailfish Royalty Corp. and its subsidiary, to acquire a 100 percent interest in the Almaden Gold Project, located in west-central Idaho. “This acquisition continues our strategy of consolidating quality resource-stage projects in
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