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Coal Remains Top Global Energy Generator
September 25, 2018
Coal serves as the chief source of global energy generation, having produced 38 percent of the world’s electricity last year, according to a report released by the Institute for Energy Research (IER). IER officials said coal’s contribution to the world’s
Sale of Navajo Generating Station to New Operator Falls Through, Arizona
September 25, 2018
Two companies that sought to take over a coal-fired power plant on the Arizona-Utah border have ended efforts to acquire it. The Navajo Generating Station near Page is set to close next year amid lower natural gas prices and an
U.S. Forest Service Proposal Would Ban Future Mining at Methow Valley, Washington
September 25, 2018
A large swath of federal land in Washington’s Methow Valley would be protected from future mining for 20 years under a proposal recommended by the U.S. Forest Service. The proposal would make about 340,000 acres (121 hectares) of forest lands
OSMRE Names Trapper Mine for Good Neighbor Award, Colorado
September 25, 2018
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is recognizing Trapper Mine for its reclamation efforts. Trapper Mine is to receive the Good Neighbor Award in Washington D.C. later this month. The Good Neighbor Award is given to mining operations
Holy Terror Mining’s Mine Permit Transfer Put on Hold, South Dakota
September 25, 2018
A typographical error in the public notice led the state Board of Minerals and Environment to postpone a decision Thursday on transferring five exploration notices of intent to Holy Terror Mining Co. from Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd. for sites in
Equinox Gold to Acquire New Gold’s Mesquite Mine for $158 Million, California
September 24, 2018
Canadian miner Equinox Gold has agreed to acquire the producing Mesquite gold mine in California, US from New Gold for $158m in an all-cash deal. As per the terms of the deal, Equinox Gold will indirectly purchase all the outstanding
Asia Metals to Finalize Joint Venture Deal for Mining Operations in Mexico
September 24, 2018
Asia Broadband said that its wholly owned subsidiary Asia Metals has initiated the finalization of a joint venture deal for the large scale expansion of its mining operations in the Mexican state Guerrero. Subsequent to the signing of a Letter
Barrett Paving Materials Acquires Land in West Carrollton for Mining, Ohio
September 24, 2018
Barrett Paving Materials has bought 82 acres of farm land in West Carrollton for $1.5 million, county property records show. Barrett — which produces, sells, and delivers crushed stone, sand and gravel products in Ohio and Indiana — has long
Montana Resources Proposes to Increase Size of Yankee Doodle Tailings Pond, Montana
September 24, 2018
Montana environmental regulators are seeking public comment on a company’s proposal to expand a storage facility for mining waste above the city of Butte. Montana Resources wants to raise the height of its Yankee Doodle tailings pond — a repository
U.S. Agency Endorses Plan to Block New Mining Near Yellowstone
September 24, 2018
U.S. officials recommended approval on Friday of a plan to block new mining claims for 20 years on the forested public lands that make up Yellowstone National Park’s mountainous northern boundary. Regional Forester Leanne Marten submitted a letter to the
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