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Irwin Mining and Supply Acquires Prox Chain’s Product Lines
December 12, 2016
Irwin Mine and Tunneling Supply purchased the product line of Prox Chain, an Indiana-based manufacturer of chains for mining and other uses. William Baker, CEO of the North Huntingdon-based company, said in a statement that Prox chains “are an ideal
Arch Coal Clears Another Hurdle for West Elk Coal Mine Expansion, Colorado
December 12, 2016
Colorado’s flagging coal industry got a glimmer of hope when the federal government removed one obstacle to expanding the state’s largest mine, but it isn’t a done deal, and further court challenges are likely. Arch Coal Inc. wants to extend
Senator Manchin Asks Coal Miners to Share their Hardship Stories
December 12, 2016
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is calling on West Virginia coal miners and their families to send him their stories so he can read them on the Senate floor, explaining the hardships they will face if Congress does not immediately
Trump Selects Oklahoma’s AG Scott Pruitt to Head EPA
December 12, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump continues to make picks for his cabinet, and many of his choices have been stellar, proving he’s truly dedicated to seeing his agenda get accomplished during his time in the White House. While he’s made a lot
Major Wire Expands Sales Force With Four New Authorized Dealers in U.S.
December 12, 2016
Montreal-based Major Wire Industries, Ltd., has expanded its sales force to include four new authorized dealers in the United States, supplying Major’s complete line of screen media solutions for aggregate, mining and recycling operations. The domestic dealerships include: • Continental
Utah Counties Sue Over Halt for New Coal Leases on Federal Land
December 12, 2016
Two Utah counties have filed a lawsuit challenging a federal halt to granting new coal leases, arguing the moratorium is blocking a mine expansion that could pump millions of dollars into the local economies. The suit marks the first challenge
SME Photo Contest Open to All Industry Members
December 12, 2016
Sponsored by the coal & energy division of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), the 2017 SME photo contest is open to all interested photo enthusiasts. The theme is “Innovations in Technology,” and judges will be looking
Miners Protection Act Pulled from Bill
December 8, 2016
Retired coal miners and their families, who were hoping for a guarantee on their pensions and health care benefits, get little help in the final version of the must-pass spending bill Congress is considering this week. The Miners Protection Act,
Interior Department Bans 75,000 Acres for Surface Mining in East Tennessee
December 8, 2016
The Interior Department said Wednesday it is designating nearly 75,000 acres or more than 550 miles of mountain ridgelines in east Tennessee as unsuitable for future surface coal mining operations. The department’s action comes at the request of the state,
Rockcliff Copper Acquires MacBride Zinc Property in Manitoba, Canada
December 7, 2016
Rockcliff Copper announced the purchase of 100 percent interest in the MacBride zinc property located 45km north of Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, Canada. The MacBride property contains the historical high grade MacBride zinc deposit located within 6.0 kilometers long structural magnetic
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