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EPA Continues OnGoing Wastewater Cleanup in Bonita Peak Mining District, Colorado
November 20, 2018
A small number of residents of Navajo Nation chapters along the San Juan River listened to an update on Thursday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about ongoing cleanup work in the Bonita Peak Mining District in Colorado. The Bonita
Alcoa Resolves Liberty Coal Mine Dispute in Boonville, Indiana
November 20, 2018
A long-standing, bitter fight with Alcoa Warrick Operations on one side and the City of Boonville and some residents on the other side has been settled. The dispute involved Alcoa’s desire to mine coal at Liberty Mine, in northern Warrick
Abandoned Canadian Silver Mines Could Boom Again as Battery Demand in Cobalt Rises
November 19, 2018
The flooded bottom of an abandoned silver mine is an unlikely source of hope. But down there in the flickering light, a once worthless metal known as cobalt has sat idle for decades. Now it’s one of the most sought
Project Tundra Gets Go-ahead with $15 Million from Lignite Energy Council, North Dakota
November 19, 2018
The Lignite Energy Council is funding its biggest project yet. At Thursday’s council meeting, Minnkota Power Cooperative was approved for $15 million to fund a new gas capture system. The council has just over $16 million in funds, meaning the
Cloud Peak Considers Selling Amid Economic Challenges
November 19, 2018
Cloud Peak Energy, one of the biggest miners of Montana coal, will consider selling the company among other options as it deals with continuing economic challenges. The coal company, which operates Spring Creek Mine in southeast Montana and has development
Montana’s Coal Production Up 7 Percent
November 19, 2018
Montana coal mining was on a 2 million-ton upswing through the first three quarters of the year, despite a challenging economy. Coal production through the end of September was at 27.6 million tons, a 7 percent increase from the same
Bankruptcy Auction Set for January for Rosebud Mine, Montana
November 19, 2018
The lone source of coal for the Colstrip power plant has been scheduled for bankruptcy auction in late January. Rosebud Mine will be auctioned Jan. 22, if necessary, to help pay the debts of Westmoreland Coal Co., which owns the
Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance Names Excellence in Mining Awards
November 19, 2018
Eleven awards of excellence were presented to Southwest Virginia coal companies during the Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance’s 47th annual Fall Meeting and “Excellence In Mining Awards,” Monday bat the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon. Awards presented included those
Aurora Taps Into Inactive Gold Mine for Water Supply in $34 Million Deal, Colorado
November 19, 2018
Aurora has finalized an unusual deal to acquire water from an inactive gold mine. Aurora city officials said Friday the $34 million deal gives the city the rights to about 1,400 acre-feet of water a year from the London Mine
Third Fatality from Explosion at Intrepid Potash’s Mine in Colorado
November 15, 2018
A man who was injured in an industrial accident at a mine near Moab has died. Arthur Secrest died of his injuries Tuesday, San Juan County Sheriff Rick Eldredge confirmed. The incident took place about 12:40 p.m. Saturday at the
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