NEWS — Click on text to read news by category: General | Product | People | Worldwide
The Washington Companies Acquires Dominion Diamond for $1.2 Billion
July 19, 2017
Dominion Diamond Corporation and The Washington Companies have entered into an arrangement agreement under which an entity affiliated with Washington will acquire all of Dominion’s outstanding common shares for US$14.25 per share in cash or a total equity value of
Caterpillar Yellow Iron a Highlight of White House “Made in America” Showcase
July 19, 2017
Caterpillar Inc. brought its iconic yellow iron to the White House as part of a “Made in America” event to showcase products built in the United States. Companies from all 50 states were invited – Caterpillar solely representing Illinois as
Wildfire Situation Remains Critical at Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine, Canada
July 19, 2017
While there are no fires in the immediate vicinity of Taseko Mines’ Gibraltar Mine and receiving supplies is not an issue at this time, the severity of the situation has impacted its employees’ ability to travel to the mine. Mining
Imperial Metals Suspends Operations at Mount Polley Mine Due to Wildfires, Canada
July 19, 2017
Imperial Metals Corporation said that due to the continuing forest fire situation, the Cariboo Regional District issued an Evacuation Order for the City of Williams Lake and surrounding areas. As a result of the Evacuation Order and increased restrictions on
NMA Applauds President’s Energy Policy
July 19, 2017
The U.S. mining industry applauded the administration’s bold emphasis on creating a robust market for all sources of domestic energy that the president highlighted in his energy speech today. “A strong energy industry is a goal that will benefit all
EIA: Coal to Edge Out Natural Gas in 2017
July 18, 2017
By a thin margin, coal will be the top source for U.S. power generation in 2017, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s monthly Short Term Energy Outlook released Tuesday. The EIA report projects coal will fuel 31.3 percent of
Senator Heitkamp Introduces Bill to Extend Coal Tax Credits
July 18, 2017
Many in the coal industry say they have felt persecuted over the last decade as many have moved toward cleaner sources of energy like wind or solar. Wednesday, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D, N.D, introduced a bill aimed at bucking that
Rising Demand for Coal Lifts Job Confidence
July 18, 2017
Over the decade from 2006 to 2016, coal mining and its support jobs were down 37.6 percent, a drop of more than 3,100 jobs, according to data from the state Department of Labor and Industry provided by Deputy Communications Director
Alpha Natural Resources Reacts to Fake News About Closing Its W. Va. Coal Mines
July 18, 2017
A story circulating on Facebook claiming Alpha Natural Resources will shutdown all West Virginia mining operations is a hoax. The story, which has been widely shared on social media, included only a few lines saying the company will close all
Virginia’s Global with Coal and Energy Technology Program Shows Profitable for Five Companies
July 18, 2017
The first five Tazewell County companies to graduate from the Global with Coal and Energy Technology (GGCET) program increased their international sales by more than $2 million, a 47 percent increase during their two years in the program, Governor Terry
Page 1040 of 1234 pages ‹ First < 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 > Last ›
