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Union and Feds at Odds on Countering Surge in Coal Mine Deaths
August 3, 2017
Deaths in U.S. coal mines this year have surged ahead of last year’s, and federal safety officials say workers who are new to a mine have been especially vulnerable to fatal accidents. But the nation’s coal miner’s union says the
NMA Exposes Deep Flaws in EPA’s 2017 Financial Assurance Rule
August 2, 2017
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to impose new financial responsibility requirements on the hardrock mining and mineral processing industry is wholly without merit, claimed the National Mining Association (NMA) in voluminous comments filed with the agency. U.S. mineral and
Cruz Cobalt Receives Drill Permit for Bucke Cobalt Prospect, Ontario
August 2, 2017
The drill permit for Cruz Cobalt’s 1480-acre Bucke Cobalt Prospect in the vicinity of the town of Cobalt, Ontario has been approved by the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. “We are delighted to have received the drill permit approval
Trump Considers Adding Coal Exhibit to Obama’s EPA Museum
August 1, 2017
The Trump administration is considering removing exhibits to Obama-era climate rules from the EPA museum and replacing them with shrines to the coal industry, according to a Sunday report from The Washington Post. President Donald Trump wants to reformulate a
Glenwood Adventure Park Creating Haunted Mine Drop 110 Feet Inside Mountain, Colorado
August 1, 2017
The Haunted Mine Drop at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is being promoted as the first drop ride in the world to go underground, dropping riders 110 feet down inside the mountain. The grand opening date for the Haunted Mine Drop
Montana Coal Production Up 1.5 Million Tons
August 1, 2017
Coal mining in Montana is on a 1.5-million-ton upswing through the first half of the year as exports improve. The Montana Coal Council reports that after a rocky start, coal production began improving, with April, May and June outpacing the
U.S. Coal to Help Secure Ukraine’s Energy Independence from Russia
August 1, 2017
Ukraine’s dependence on Russian energy fell after its state-owned power generation company contracted to start receiving U.S. coal in late August or early September, the Department of Energy announced Monday. Pennsylvania-based Xcoal Energy and Resources will supply Ukraine with thermal
U.S. Coal Exports to Europe and Asia Surge
August 1, 2017
Coal exports to Europe and Asia are surging despite criticism from countries such as France and China over President Trump’s decision to exit the Paris climate change agreement, according to new federal data. Coal exports for making steel and generating
Coal Miner Contura Unveils IPO with Rosy View of Future
August 1, 2017
Coal-mining company Contura Energy Inc. is expecting the coal industry to enjoy a prolonged life, thanks to President Donald Trump. Shareholders in the coal mining company are selling six million shares in an initial public offering at a price of
Memories of a Miracle: Saved Miners, Rescuers, and Community Gather for Quecreek Mine Celebration
July 31, 2017
Robert “Boogie” Pugh doesn’t come back much to this picturesque farmland that still gives him “goosebumps” — 15 years after he and eight others were rescued after spending 78 harrowing hours trapped in a flooded mine. But Saturday, for the
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