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As Term Ends, Mine Safety Chief Joe Main Hopeful for Safer Coal Mines
December 16, 2016
The nation’s coal mines are headed for another record low year in workplace deaths, and the outgoing federal mine safety chief said he’s hopeful that mining companies will work with the incoming Trump administration to continue that progress. Joe Main
Bob Murray Talks with President Elect Donald Trump About Coal Industry
December 16, 2016
Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray says he and President Elect Donald Trump had a conversation earlier this week that he feels very positively about. Murray has been a supporter of Trump, especially after Trump’s promises to rebuild the coal industry
HUESKER Group Acquires NBW Mining Australia
December 15, 2016
HUESKER Synthetic GmbH has acquired long-time partner NBW Mining Pty Ltd in Australia. HUESKER and NBW have enjoyed an exclusive and professional business relationship over the past 20 years. “As we welcome NBW into the HUESKER Group, we believe that
NioCorp Completes Niobium Optimization Pilot Plant Results for Elk Creek Feasibility Study, Ontario
December 15, 2016
NioCorp Developments Ltd. has completed the Niobium Optimization Pilot Plant, which has demonstrated high niobium recoveries under continuous operating conditions. This is the company’s final pilot plant planned for its Elk Creek feasibility study. The pilot plant was constructed and
Boart Longyear Enters Agreement for Wireless Sub Technology to Enhance Diamond Drilling
December 15, 2016
Boart Longyear has signed a licensing agreement with Deep Exploration Technologies Cooperative Research Centre (DET CRC) for the Wireless Sub, a new patent pending technology solution that enhances safety and productivity in diamond drilling. The Wireless Sub couples the drill
National Mining Association Alarmed at EPA’s Flawed Financial Assurance Rule
December 15, 2016
The National Mining Association (NMA) has expressed alarm over the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) introduction of new, duplicative financial assurance requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) that disregard serious flaws raised by industry experts and
Peabody Energy Honors Cleanest Coal-Fueled Power Plants in United States
December 15, 2016
Peabody Energy has recognized U.S. coal-fueled power plants for top environmental performance with the 2016 Peabody Energy Clean Coal Awards. Honors were determined based on data available from the Environmental Protection Agency for the lowest sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen
Sibanye Gold to Buy Stillwater Mining for $2.2 Billion
December 14, 2016
South Africa’s Sibanye Gold has agreed to acquire US-based palladium and platinum mining company, Stillwater Mining, in a deal worth $2.2bn. Under the terms of the deal, Sibanye’s US-based subsidiary will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Stillwater for
EPA Rejects $20.4 Million in Requests for Costs Related to Colorado Mine Spill
December 14, 2016
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it will pay $4.5 million to state, local and tribal governments for their emergency response to a mine spill the federal agency triggered, but it turned down $20.4 million in other requests for past
Mitch McConnell: Limited Fix on Coal Miner Pension Just First Step
December 14, 2016
One of the unfortunate legacies of the Obama administration has been its zeal for over-regulation, which has played a major role in closing coal mines and killing coal jobs across the nation. The impact on Kentucky coal country has been
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