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Alpha Natural Resources Edges Closer to Mine Clean Up Deal with Government
July 8, 2016
Alpha Natural Resources said on Wednesday it expects to reach a deal with the U.S. government over responsibility for the cost of cleaning up mining sites, removing one of the most significant hurdles to the coal company’s exiting bankruptcy. Over
SME Issues Technical Briefing Addressing Mining Industry Commitment to Social Responsibility
July 6, 2016
The Government and Public Affairs Committee (GPAC) of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) has issued the technical briefing paper, “The Mining Industry and Sustainable Development.” This paper, along with the others developed by GPAC, is designed
U.S. Labor Department Hikes OSHA, MSHA Penalty Amounts
July 6, 2016
In 2015, Congress passed the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act to advance the effectiveness of civil monetary penalties and to maintain their deterrent effect. The new law directs federal agencies to adjust their penalties for inflation each
Developer Oakbrook Properties Acquires Limerock Mine in Bonita Springs, Florida
July 6, 2016
A local developer of residential and commercial real estate announced Friday it has purchased a 1,268-acre limerock mine in east Bonita Springs. Oakbrook Properties bought the property, which is off Bonita Grande Drive, for a sum undisclosed in the news
Wyoming Senators Enzi and Barrasso Decry New Coal Royalty Rule
July 6, 2016
Less that two days removed from closing out an extensive round of public listening sessions on the subject, the Interior Department announced sweeping changes to how the government values coal mined from public lands. Thursday’s final rule that updates the
Senate Majority Leader McConnell and Ohio Senator Brown Clash Over Bill to Help Retired Coal Miners
July 6, 2016
For nearly two decades, David H. Dilly worked as a strip miner for Simco-Peabody’s now-abandoned mine in Coshocton, where he helped remove layers of soil and rock to unearth Ohio’s rich coal beds. Since being laid off in 2008, amid
Murray Energy Issues Notices to Lay Off 4,400 Coal Miners in Six States
July 6, 2016
Giant coal producer Murray Energy has issued notices that it could lay off up to 4,400 coal mine workers in six states come September. A news release from the St. Clairsville, Ohio, company says it issued the notices for its
Trump Draws More Than 1,500 at Murray Energy’s Fundraiser Event
July 1, 2016
Donald Trump made his way to Wheeling Tuesday. The main reason for his Ohio Valley trip was an invitation by Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray. Trump was in the Wheeling for about an hour. We are told he addressed the
Babcock & Wilcox Cuts 126 Jobs Due to Coal Decline
July 1, 2016
A steep and continued decrease in the use of coal to make electricity is largely responsible for costing 126 people their jobs at Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises’ facilities in Summit County. The Charlotte, N.C.-based power generation company on Tuesday said
BLM Takes Steps to Remove Forest Service Land from Mining Claims in Idaho
July 1, 2016
Officials want to withdraw 107 acres of public land in east-central Idaho from new mining claims for 20 years to preserve restoration work in two tributaries of the Salmon River used by federally protected chinook salmon, steelhead and bull trout.
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