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Fraser Institute: Saskatchewan, Manitoba Top Jurisdictions Worldwide for Mining Investment
March 7, 2017
Saskatchewan and Manitoba are now the two most attractive jurisdictions for mining investment in the world, according to the annual global survey of mining executives released by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. The two Canadian
Peabody Energy Releases Plans for Future Coal Mine Reclamation Bonding Requirements
March 7, 2017
Peabody Energy has chosen a path for future coal mine reclamation bonding requirements upon emergence from Chapter 11. While Peabody believes it continues to qualify for self-bonding, the company is choosing to support its coal mine reclamation bonding requirements through
Summitville Gold-Silver Mine Receives $1 Million in Superfund Grant Money, Colorado
March 3, 2017
An old mining site in southwest Colorado has received $1 million in Superfund grant money from the Environmental Protection Agency to continue water treatment at the site. The Summitville Mine, located in Rio Grande County, has been under the purview
Alderon Iron Ore Reveals Plans to Reboot Idled Kami Project in Labrador West, Canada
March 3, 2017
The improved price of iron ore is giving another injection of positive news to Labrador West, with Alderon Iron Ore Corp. revealing plans to reboot the idled Kami project. If sanctioned, the plan would bring a new mine to a
Arch Coal’s Viper Mine Receives DNR Permit to Expand Coal Waste Storage Facility, Illinois
March 3, 2017
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has issued a permit for Arch Coal’s plan to expand the coal waste storage facility at its Viper Mine near Elkhart. The DNR’s decision came February 9, after Arch Coal modified its original proposal
Morien Resources Commences Production at Donkin Coal Mine, Nova Scotia
March 2, 2017
Morien Resources Corp. has received notice from Kameron Collieries ULC, the owner/operator of the Donkin Coal Mine in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, that production at Donkin has commenced. Initial production at Donkin is from a single continuous miner, with the
Arch Coal Receives Top Safety Honors at Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium
March 2, 2017
Arch Coal, Inc’s West Virginia operations has earned 11 prestigious safety and environmental awards, including the state’s highest honor for underground mine safety and surface mine safety as announced at the Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium held on February 22-23.
U.S. Forest Service Agrees to Right of Way Road Use at El Capitan Mine Site, Mexico
March 2, 2017
The U.S. Forest Service has agreed to El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc.’s use of right of way road access at its New Mexico mine site. The agreement represents the company’s ability to overcome yet another obstacle on its path toward
DEP Recognizes W. Va. Coal Mines During 2017 West Virginia Mining Symposium
March 1, 2017
State regulators recognized a host of West Virginia mining operations for their reclamation and environmental stewardship during the 2017 West Virginia Mining Symposium. Department of Environmental Protection inspectors selected the winners, and DEP Secretary Austin Caperton handed out the awards.
Repeal of Federal Coal Rule Met with Relief by Northwest Colorado Officials
March 1, 2017
A law that jeopardized the future of Northwest Colorado coal mines was repealed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump this month, an early step towards fulfilling his promise to protect coal jobs. The Stream Protection Rule was initially
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