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Grand Jury Indicts Coal Official With Conspiring to Break Dust-sampling Rule, Kentucky
February 28, 2019
A coal-company manager took part in cheating on tests designed to protect miners from contracting deadly black lung disease, a federal grand jury has charged. The grand jury issued a new indictment adding Glendal “Buddy” Hardison to a group of
Congressman Grijalva Introduces Bill to Permanently Ban New Mining Activity Near Grand Canyon
February 28, 2019
Over the weekend, U.S. Congressman Raúl Grijalva announced at a press conference that he would be introducing a bill to permanently ban new mining activity in the vicinity of the Grand Canyon a few days before the Grand Canyon centennial
West Virginia Mining Symposium Recognizes Companies with Safety and Reclamation Awards
February 27, 2019
The West Virginia Coal Association convened its 46th annual West Virginia Mining Symposium last month and celebrated the safety and reclamation achievements of mining industry operations across the state. “West Virginia’s coal industry continues to show its resilience and commitment
B.C. Gov’t to Spend $20 Million to Hire Safety Officials, Improve Mine Permit Process
February 26, 2019
B.C.’s mines minister says the Mount Polley tailings pond collapse is behind changes to increase safety and regulation enforcement in provincial mining operations. Michelle Mungall said Monday the government will spend $20 million over the next three years to hire
Pan American Silver Completes $1 Billion Acquisition of Tahoe Resources
February 26, 2019
Pan American Silver has completed its $1.07 billion worth acquisition of U.S.-based mid-tier precious metals company Tahoe Resources. Through the acquisition of Tahoe Resources, the Canadian mining company hopes to create a major silver mining company. Last month, the Supreme
Wyoming Governor to Consider New Coal Mine Bonding Rules
February 26, 2019
Wyoming officials are moving ahead with new standards to help ensure that coal-mining companies are able to cover the cost of reclaiming any mines that close down. The state Environmental Quality Council has approved new regulations that limit companies’ ability
Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr Coal Mine Owner Delinquent $8.6 Million in Taxes
February 26, 2019
The company that bought the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr mines is more than $8 million delinquent for taxes owed in Campbell County, most of which goes to local schools, county officials said. Blackjewel LLC owed approximately $8.6 million on
Nevada Copper’s Pumpkin Hollow on Track to Begin Production Q4 2019
February 25, 2019
Nevada Copper said that its Pumpkin Hollow copper project in Lyon County, Nevada, U.S. remains on track to enter into production in the fourth quarter of 2019. The Canada-based copper ores company said that construction of the Pumpkin Hollow copper
House Resources and Conservation Committee Approves Idaho’s New Mining Law
February 25, 2019
Legislation rewriting portions of Idaho’s mining law has passed a House committee despite concerns from two conservation groups that it could leave taxpayers with cleanup bills if a company declares bankruptcy. The House Resources and Conservation Committee on Thursday unanimously
Department of Energy to Negotiate Agreements on Production of Molybdenum-99 with Four Companies
February 25, 2019
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has completed its evaluation of applications submitted in response to a funding opportunity for the production of Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) without the use of highly enriched uranium (HEU). “Mo-99 is such a
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