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Peabody Energy Honors Cleanest Coal-Fueled Power Plants in United States
December 15, 2016
Peabody Energy has recognized U.S. coal-fueled power plants for top environmental performance with the 2016 Peabody Energy Clean Coal Awards. Honors were determined based on data available from the Environmental Protection Agency for the lowest sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen
Sibanye Gold to Buy Stillwater Mining for $2.2 Billion
December 14, 2016
South Africa’s Sibanye Gold has agreed to acquire US-based palladium and platinum mining company, Stillwater Mining, in a deal worth $2.2bn. Under the terms of the deal, Sibanye’s US-based subsidiary will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Stillwater for
EPA Rejects $20.4 Million in Requests for Costs Related to Colorado Mine Spill
December 14, 2016
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it will pay $4.5 million to state, local and tribal governments for their emergency response to a mine spill the federal agency triggered, but it turned down $20.4 million in other requests for past
Mitch McConnell: Limited Fix on Coal Miner Pension Just First Step
December 14, 2016
One of the unfortunate legacies of the Obama administration has been its zeal for over-regulation, which has played a major role in closing coal mines and killing coal jobs across the nation. The impact on Kentucky coal country has been
Niocorp Hoping to Start Mine and Processing Facilities Construction Next Year in Nebraska
December 14, 2016
NioCorp Developments Ltd. CEO Mark Smith said Friday he remains hopeful the company can start construction on its mine project in southeast Nebraska before the end of 2017. Smith provided an update to the company’s shareholders at its annual meeting
Canada Rare Earth Becomes Primary International Supplier of Monazite with Chinese Firm
December 13, 2016
Canada Rare Earth Corporation has signed a significant agreement with Yongzhou Xiangjiang Rare Earth Resource Co. which is fully licensed by Chinese environmental law to import and process rare earth monazite concentrate. Pursuant to the mutually beneficial agreement, Canada Rare
Teck Settles $285 Per Tonne Coal Benchmark, Collective Agreements at Elkview and Fording River Mines
December 13, 2016
Teck Resources Limited has settled with major customers a benchmark price for the first quarter of 2017 for its highest quality coals of US$285 per tonne. First quarter realized prices will reflect a combination of sales at the quarterly contract
Hecla Mining Achieves Mining Industry’s Top Safety Certification
December 13, 2016
The National Mining Association (NMA) has recognized Hecla Mining Company for receiving independent certification under its CORESafety® system. CORESafety’s approach to mining safety and health emphasizes accident prevention using a risk-based management system, the foundation of which involves leadership, management
Mexus Gold Advances Development of Santa Elena Mine, Mexico
December 13, 2016
Mexus Gold US and its JV partner MarMar have determined that a Merrill Crowe plant would be the best recovery system at the expanded Santa Elena mine. The Merrill Crowe plant to be used was loaded and shipped from Walnut
NMA: A New Administration and a New Congress Means a New Beginning
December 13, 2016
The U.S. mining industry looks forward to working with the Trump administration and the 115th Congress on a wide range of issues of mutual interest. Meeting the needs of the American people cannot be accomplished without a robust mining industry.
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