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Pennsylvania Joins the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
October 9, 2019
Pennsylvania, the heart of the U.S. shale-gas boom and one of the biggest coal-producing states, is joining a carbon market. Governor Tom Wolf on Oct. 3 ordered state environmental regulators to come up with a plan by July 31 to
Oct. 17: MSHA Public Meeting on Request for Information on Quartz Exposure
October 8, 2019
The Mine Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a public meeting on a Request for Information on ways to monitor and regulate miner exposure to quartz — the most common form of respirable crystalline silica. According to a notice published
House Bill 1557 Signed Into Law, Supports Pennsylvania’s Coal Jobs
October 8, 2019
While remaining a major employer in Pennsylvania, the coal industry can be a difficult line of work due to the economy and fluctuations in the markets. To that end, state Rep. Matt Gabler, R-Clearfield/Elk, has announced that his House Bill
Missouri S&T to Offer Course on Complying with Exploration Requirements
October 8, 2019
The Missouri University of Science & Technology (Missouri S&T) will offer a two-day course on new standards for public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources and reserves. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) says the course is designed
Federal Court Approves NTEC’s Acquisition of Three Cloud Peak’s Coal Mines
October 8, 2019
A federal bankruptcy court approved the final sale agreement struck between bankrupt coal operator Cloud Peak Energy and an out-of-state company, Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC), for three Powder River Basin coal mines on Thursday. The incoming company hopes to
Proposed Deal on the Table for Back Pay for Blackjewel Coal Miners
October 8, 2019
It looks like former Blackjewel miners in Harlan County will get their back pay. A proposed deal is on the table, about a week after the miners stopped protesting. Blackjewel filed for bankruptcy in July, leaving miners without a job.
Lenders Agree to Give Murray Energy More Time to Pay Debt
October 8, 2019
Murray Energy Corp. entered agreements this week that will allow the company more time to make payments that are due to its lenders. The St. Clairsville-based company announced that it has entered into forbearance agreements with lenders holding in excess
Newly Formed Southwest Virginia Energy Authority Appoints Board Members
October 7, 2019
Members have been appointed to the new Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority. The state House of Delegates named its four appointees Sept. 27, according to Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy spokesperson Tarah Kesterson: • Mike Quillen,
Judge Approves Eagle Specialty Materials’ Acquisition of Blackjewel’s Coal Mines
October 7, 2019
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved the sale of the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr coal mines in Campbell County to Eagle Specialty Materials. The ruling by Judge Frank W. Volk in Charleston, West Virginia, clears the way for
Public Meeting Scheduled for Coeur Alaska’s Kensington Gold Mine
October 7, 2019
The U.S. Forest Service will hold a public meeting to unveil changes to an operations plan for an Alaska gold mine. Tongass National Forest officials are scheduled to provide information Tuesday on an amended operations plan for the Kensington Gold
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