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Latest Coal Mine Fatality in W. Va. Brings Renewed Call for Mine Safety Action
August 28, 2017
The death on Friday of another West Virginia coal miner is bringing more calls for stepped up action to respond to an increase in mining fatalities in the state. Owen Mark Jones, 51, of Pickens, was the sixth coal miner
Minnesota Mining Bids to Be Decided September 8
August 28, 2017
The state’s Executive Council will decide the most recent mineral leases bids received by the Department of Natural Resources on Sept. 8 in St. Paul. Five mining companies submitted sealed bids in June on DNR mining units in Beltrami, Itasca,
Unimin Donates Its Magazine Mine to Bat Conservation Group, Illinois
August 28, 2017
Bats looking to spend the colder months in the Magazine Mine in Tamms can sleep easy this winter. Their hibernaculum is being donated to the Organization for Bat Conservation. A media release announced the donation Friday. The release said Unimin,
Energy Department Injects $50 Million Worth of Technology Into U.S. Coal Power Projects
August 28, 2017
The Trump administration announced Thursday a move to inject $50 million worth of technology into U.S. coal power projects to help update their efficiency and reduce operational expenses. The Energy Department’s infusion will go toward various technologies aimed at updating
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Looks to Strike Energy Partnership Deal with Ukraine Main
August 28, 2017
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will be leading a delegation to Ukraine next week to discuss boosting the energy partnership between both countries. “It is an honor to lead this delegation from the United States to the great country of
DOE Study Shows Clean Energy and Natural Gas Causing a One-Two Punch to Electric Grid
August 28, 2017
The natural gas boom and clean energy have been the primary drivers of coal power plant closures during the last several years, according to a long-awaited report from the Department of Energy. Most of the country’s coal plants are closing
Pennsylvania Coal Production Up More Than 20%
August 28, 2017
President Trump made a promise to America’s coal industry, especially the hard hit region of Pennsylvania under Obama, that he would reduce tough regulations in order to help boost the industry’s growth. In fact, U.S. year-to-date coal production totaled is
Hi-Crush Partners’ $325 Million Sand Mine Supports Fracking in Permian Basin, Texas
August 28, 2017
Ten miles east of this community of 6,000 sandwiched between booming West Texas oil fields, heavy trucks have begun lining up at the region’s first sand mine as it churns out ammo by the ton for U.S. frackers. The Houston
Fatality at United Coal’s Mill Creek Mine Complex, W. Va.
August 28, 2017
The cause of the accident is under investigation. One person was killed while working at the United Coal Company LLC’s Carter Roag mine complex in Mill Creek, Friday. According to United Coal, Owen Mark Jones was killed in the incident.
White House Disbands Climate Change Federal Advisory Committee
August 24, 2017
The Trump administration has decided to disband a federal advisory committee on climate change, according to a report Sunday. The charter for the 15-person Advisory Committee for the Sustained National Climate Assessment expires Sunday. The panel includes academics, local officials
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