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Missouri S&T to Offer Course on Complying with Exploration Requirements

October 8, 2019

The Missouri University of Science & Technology (Missouri S&T) will offer a two-day course on new standards for public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources and reserves. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) says the course is designed

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Federal Court Approves NTEC’s Acquisition of Three Cloud Peak’s Coal Mines

October 8, 2019

A federal bankruptcy court approved the final sale agreement struck between bankrupt coal operator Cloud Peak Energy and an out-of-state company, Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC), for three Powder River Basin coal mines on Thursday. The incoming company hopes to

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Proposed Deal on the Table for Back Pay for Blackjewel Coal Miners

October 8, 2019

It looks like former Blackjewel miners in Harlan County will get their back pay. A proposed deal is on the table, about a week after the miners stopped protesting. Blackjewel filed for bankruptcy in July, leaving miners without a job.

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Lenders Agree to Give Murray Energy More Time to Pay Debt

October 8, 2019

Murray Energy Corp. entered agreements this week that will allow the company more time to make payments that are due to its lenders. The St. Clairsville-based company announced that it has entered into forbearance agreements with lenders holding in excess

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Newly Formed Southwest Virginia Energy Authority Appoints Board Members

October 7, 2019

Members have been appointed to the new Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority. The state House of Delegates named its four appointees Sept. 27, according to Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy spokesperson Tarah Kesterson: • Mike Quillen,

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Judge Approves Eagle Specialty Materials’ Acquisition of Blackjewel’s Coal Mines

October 7, 2019

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved the sale of the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr coal mines in Campbell County to Eagle Specialty Materials. The ruling by Judge Frank W. Volk in Charleston, West Virginia, clears the way for

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Public Meeting Scheduled for Coeur Alaska’s Kensington Gold Mine

October 7, 2019

The U.S. Forest Service will hold a public meeting to unveil changes to an operations plan for an Alaska gold mine. Tongass National Forest officials are scheduled to provide information Tuesday on an amended operations plan for the Kensington Gold

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Caterpillar Shows Off Its Capabilities During Mike Pence’s Visit, Arizona

October 7, 2019

During his visit to Caterpillar, Vice President Mike Pence preached to the choir as he touted the growth of manufacturing jobs in recent years. Hundreds of Caterpillar engineers, mechanics and machine workers cheered Thursday when Pence spoke of pushing for

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Hibbing Taconite Looking at Options to Extend Life of Mine, Minnesota

October 7, 2019

Hibbing Taconite has neighbor troubles. Hemmed in by cities to the south and east — and by the competing Keewatin Taconite to the west — HibTac’s open pit mine will run out of accessible, quality iron ore by 2024. There

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Alcoa’s Baie-Comeau Smelter in Québec Receives Certification From Aluminium Stewardship Initiative

October 4, 2019

Alcoa Corporation said the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has certified the company’s Baie-Comeau aluminum smelter in Québec, Canada. The three-year certification from ASI represents additional recognition for Alcoa’s leadership in sustainability. Earlier this year, Alcoa announced ASI certifications for three

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