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Harte Gold Commences Commercial Production at Sugar Zone Mine, Ontario

March 15, 2019

Harte Gold has achieved commercial production at the Sugar Zone Mine. “Since start-up of the mill, our focus has been on reaching commercial production in an efficient and cost effective manner.  I believe our team has done a remarkable job

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Sokoman Iron Acquires Altius’ Moosehead Gold Property, Canada

March 15, 2019

Sokoman Iron Corp. has acquired 100 percent interest in the Moosehead Gold Property. “This is a significant milestone for Sokoman and its shareholders. Altius has notified us of the transfer of ownership, and the transfer of license was approved by

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Weir’s ESCO Division to Expand Production, Hire More Workers at Newton Facility, Mississippi

March 14, 2019

Weir Group says it’s increasing its investment in Newton, expanding production and adding 150 additional highly-skilled jobs. According to a news release from the governor’s office, the mining equipment manufacturer is putting an additional $15 million into the Newton operation.

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Senate Panel Advances Funding Plan for West Coast Deep-water Port

March 14, 2019

One way or another, $53 million of Utahns’ money soon may get sunk into a deep-water export terminal on the West Coast in an effort to shore up the state’s fading coal industry. On Monday, a Senate panel advanced a

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President Trump’s Fiscal 2020 Year Budget Sustains Coal Support

March 14, 2019

President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2020 year budget proposes less restrictive cuts for coal-related programs than for other government areas, in some cases even increasing funding. The proposed budget released today would trim funding to the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land

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Government Considering W.Va. Site for Mine Safety Lab

March 14, 2019

The federal government is considering a West Virginia site for a new research center and testing laboratory for underground mine safety. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is interested in a 460-acre tract straddling

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March 30: Penn State to Host Eastern Collegiate Mine Rescue Contest

March 14, 2019

Penn State will host the 2019 Eastern SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration) Spring Collegiate Mine Rescue Contest from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, at the Penn State Snider Agricultural Arena. Seven competitive mine rescue

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Colorado Coal Jobs See Modest Uptick in 2018

March 14, 2019

After years of losses, Colorado coal jobs stabilized in 2018. The industry saw 4 percent job growth, a total of 1,304 jobs across the state. “We’ve had a tough time since the peak of coal production in 2004,” said Colorado

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Liberty Gold Receives Plan of Operations Approval for Black Pine Project, Idaho

March 13, 2019

Liberty Gold Corp. has received approval of a plan of operations at the Black Pine Project, one of its three principal gold projects located in the prolific Great Basin of the United States. Located in southern Idaho, Black Pine is

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Arizona Silver Receives BLM Approval to Begin Drilling at Philadelphia Project, Arizona

March 13, 2019

Arizona Silver Exploration has received approval from the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) of its notice of intent to start an initial six-hole exploration drilling program on the Philadelphia project. The BLM has determined the reclamation bond amount required

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