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Why Coal Will Matter in 2016 Presidential Election

September 21, 2016

In a smug Wall Street Journal op-ed, Galston deemed the “war on coal” a claim perpetuated by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to reinforce the coal community’s perceived “victimhood.” Meanwhile, back on Planet Earth, a few things have happened: •  In

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Department of Geology and Mineral Industries Report: Oregon Shows Potential as Mining Mecca

September 21, 2016

Malheur County is rich in mineral resources, including precious metals such as gold and silver. With that comes the potential for mining. This information was revealed this week in a report by the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. “The

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MSA Acquires Laser-based Gas Detection Technology Company Senscient

September 20, 2016

MSA Safety Inc. has acquired Senscient, Inc., a leader in laser-based gas detection technology that can be used in a broad range of industrial, oil and gas production and petrochemical processing applications. The acquisition of Senscient strengthens MSA’s leading position

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Seabridge Gold Completes Updated PFS for Its KSM Project, B.C.

September 20, 2016

Seabridge Gold Inc. has completed an updated preliminary feasibility study (2016 PFS) for its 100 percent owned KSM project located in northern British Columbia, Canada. The 2016 PFS incorporates many design improvements over the 2012 PFS and the updated financial

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Americas Silver Commences Construction at San Rafael Project, Mexico

September 20, 2016

Americas Silver Corporation has received approval to begin construction on its 100 percent owned, San Rafael zinc-lead-silver project within the Cosalá district of Sinaloa, Mexico. The San Rafael Project is expected to deliver average annual production of 1.0 million ounces

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Constantine Starts Road Construction at Its Palmer Copper-Zinc-Silver-Gold Project, Alaska

September 20, 2016

Constantine Metal Resources Ltd. has started road construction and provided an update on work programs at the Palmer VMS Project, Alaska. Construction on a road that will provide access to the deposit area has commenced following a record of decision

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Eagle Materials to Acquire Cemex’s Fairborn Cement Plant, Related Assets for $50 Million, Ohio

September 19, 2016

Eagle Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., to purchase Cemex’s Fairborn, Ohio cement plant, as well as related assets, which include a distribution terminal in Columbus, Ohio and a cement

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Arch Coal Agrees on Mine Cleanup Coverage Plan to Exit Bankruptcy

September 19, 2016

U.S. coal miner Arch Coal has agreed to set aside collateral to cover future mine cleanup costs as part of its bankruptcy reorganization plan, according to a court filing. The plan would end Arch’s use of self-bonding, a controversial federal

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Alpha Natural Resources to Close Its Process Energy Mine in Kentucky

September 19, 2016

An estimated 117 people who work at a Pike County coal mine are expected to be laid off when the mine shuts down in November. Alpha Natural Resources has issued a notice alerting the 114 Sidney Coal employees and three

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Barrick Gold Partners with Cisco to Boost Mining Productivity and Efficiency

September 19, 2016

Barrick Gold, the world’s biggest gold producer, said on Monday it would partner with Cisco to incorporate digital technology in all aspects of its mining business, aiming to improve productivity and efficiency. Toronto-based Barrick said it would work with Cisco

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