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U.S. Mining Industry Sees First Profitable Quarter in Two Years
June 14, 2017
The U.S. mining industry had its first profitable quarter in two years in the first quarter of this year, according to data published last week by the U.S. Census Bureau. In the first three months of 2017, U.S. mining corporations
Alpha Natural Resources Receives Six Safety Awards for Coal Mines in W. Va
June 14, 2017
Six mining operations affiliated with Alpha Natural Resources were recently recognized for outstanding safety performance. The affiliates operating in West Virginia were honored for safety achievements by the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association, according to a written statement. The association
Trump ‘Unlocking American Energy’ Which is Yielding ‘Amazing Results”
June 14, 2017
President Trump on Monday highlighted “pretty big stories” about the mining sector as proof that his energy policies are working, three days after urging the media to write more positive stories about the economy. “There are a couple of major
Mining Companies in Nevada Explore In and Around Operations for Expansion
June 14, 2017
Mining companies with operations in Nevada are exploring for minerals on and near their operations to keep producing into the future, and they also are keeping an eye out for potential gold finds in the state. Mines kept operating as
Tri-State Shuts Down Production at Its New Horizon Mine, Colorado
June 14, 2017
Operators of the New Horizon coal mine in western Colorado shut down production Thursday and prepared to start restoring land — continuing coal’s collapse as a source of electricity. Meanwhile, the federal government indicated it will allow expansion of another
Ramaco’s Brook Coal Mine Debate Continues, Decision Slated for August, Wyoming
June 14, 2017
The fate of the first proposed coal mine in Wyoming in decades will be decided in August. Wyoming regulators, Sheridan County landowners and two coal mine companies trudged through final testimony Wednesday and Thursday over whether Ramaco’s Brook Mine should
Alpha to Open Panther Eagle Underground Coal Mine this Summer, W. Va
June 14, 2017
Alpha Natural Resources says it is plans to open a new underground coal mine in West Virginia this summer and create more than 50 jobs. The Kingsport, Tennessee, coal producer says the Panther Eagle Mine at subsidiary Marfork Coal is
Arch Coal’s West Elk Mine Expansion Takes a Step Closer Toward Approval, Colorado
June 14, 2017
The Trump administration took a step toward expansion of the West Elk Coal Mine in Somerset on Thursday as the U.S. Forest Service began accepting comments on a plan that was welcomed by the coal industry and scorched by environmental
Trump Talks to Corsa Coal and Its Miners About New Mine Opening, Pa.
June 14, 2017
President Donald Trump spoke via video Thursday for the opening of a new coal mine outside of Pittsburgh, saying it’s proof that he is keeping his campaign promise to create jobs for miners and create industries to benefit the U.S.
Visitors at Elko Mining Show View New Advances in Mining Technology
June 14, 2017
Visitors to the 32nd annual Elko Mining Expo had a chance to see advances in technology from erosion controls to solar power. A new vendor to the show, Trap Bag, was being shown by the company’s COO Everett “Buzz” Waid
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