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Strata Worldwide Acquires A.L. Lee Corporation’s Assets
December 12, 2016
Strata Worldwide has completed an acquisition of certain assets of A.L. Lee Corporation, the market leader in rock dusting machinery as well as other types of underground mining equipment. The asset purchase includes rights to all products and services relating
New GE Analysis: Software and Hardware Upgrades Could Cut Emissions from Coal and Gas Power Plants
December 12, 2016
GE has released a first-of-its-kind analysis of global power plants, which found that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the world’s fleet of coal and gas plants can be reduced by 10 percent — the equivalent of removing 95 percent of
Irwin Mining and Supply Acquires Prox Chain’s Product Lines
December 12, 2016
Irwin Mine and Tunneling Supply purchased the product line of Prox Chain, an Indiana-based manufacturer of chains for mining and other uses. William Baker, CEO of the North Huntingdon-based company, said in a statement that Prox chains “are an ideal
Arch Coal Clears Another Hurdle for West Elk Coal Mine Expansion, Colorado
December 12, 2016
Colorado’s flagging coal industry got a glimmer of hope when the federal government removed one obstacle to expanding the state’s largest mine, but it isn’t a done deal, and further court challenges are likely. Arch Coal Inc. wants to extend
Senator Manchin Asks Coal Miners to Share their Hardship Stories
December 12, 2016
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is calling on West Virginia coal miners and their families to send him their stories so he can read them on the Senate floor, explaining the hardships they will face if Congress does not immediately
Trump Selects Oklahoma’s AG Scott Pruitt to Head EPA
December 12, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump continues to make picks for his cabinet, and many of his choices have been stellar, proving he’s truly dedicated to seeing his agenda get accomplished during his time in the White House. While he’s made a lot
Major Wire Expands Sales Force With Four New Authorized Dealers in U.S.
December 12, 2016
Montreal-based Major Wire Industries, Ltd., has expanded its sales force to include four new authorized dealers in the United States, supplying Major’s complete line of screen media solutions for aggregate, mining and recycling operations. The domestic dealerships include: • Continental
Utah Counties Sue Over Halt for New Coal Leases on Federal Land
December 12, 2016
Two Utah counties have filed a lawsuit challenging a federal halt to granting new coal leases, arguing the moratorium is blocking a mine expansion that could pump millions of dollars into the local economies. The suit marks the first challenge
SME Photo Contest Open to All Industry Members
December 12, 2016
Sponsored by the coal & energy division of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), the 2017 SME photo contest is open to all interested photo enthusiasts. The theme is “Innovations in Technology,” and judges will be looking
Miners Protection Act Pulled from Bill
December 8, 2016
Retired coal miners and their families, who were hoping for a guarantee on their pensions and health care benefits, get little help in the final version of the must-pass spending bill Congress is considering this week. The Miners Protection Act,
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