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Lucky Minerals to Challenge Ruling on Gold Exploration, Montana
June 5, 2018
A Canadian mining company plans to challenge a court decision that calls for a more extensive review of a proposal to search for gold, copper and other minerals on private land north of Yellowstone National Park. District Judge Brenda Gilbert
Federal Black Lung Disability Trust Fund is Beset by Billions of Dollars in Debt
June 5, 2018
A US government fund that helps coal miners sickened with black lung disease is beset by billions of dollars in debt, according to a government watchdog report obtained by CNN. Now, some congressional leaders worry the miners could lose their
West Virginia Miners File Class Action Lawsuit Against Governor Over Bounced Checks
June 5, 2018
West Virginia miners filed a federal class action lawsuit against their Republican Governor Jim Justice and his family, alleging that the Justice-owned Bluestone Industries, Inc. paid miners in bounced checks, WVVA reported over the weekend. The lawsuit was filed in
West Virginia Lawmakers Approve Trump Action to Help Coal Plants
June 4, 2018
West Virginia lawmakers applauded Friday a decision by President Donald Trump that orders Energy Secretary Rick Perry to take steps preventing the retirement of coal and nuclear facilities. According to a memo obtained by Bloomberg, the strategy would involve compelling
Ohio Mining Officials Award $5 Million Land Remediation Project in Harrison
June 4, 2018
State mining officials announced a $5 million land remediation project on the same day they opened a mining safety center in Harrison County. Lanny Erdos, chief of the Ohio Division of Mineral Resources Management, and Jim Zehringer, director of the
Idaho DEQ Seeks Comment on Silver King Mine’s Soil Contamination Draft Plan
June 4, 2018
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comment on a draft plan to address soil contamination at the former Silver King Mine in Blaine County. The property, west of Smiley Creek, is contaminated with metals from historic mining
Twin Metals Mine Opponents Petition Federal Officials
June 4, 2018
More than 170 businesses and outdoor groups signed letters opposing the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to reinstate Twin Metals’ expired mineral leases in May and the mining company’s new plans released last week. The three separate letters were
EPA’s Pruitt: If We Really Care About Clean Air, We Should Export More American Coal
June 4, 2018
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has a novel proposal for improving global air quality: burn more American coal. In an interview with Pruitt published Wednesday, the Washington Free Beacon’s Elizabeth Harrington noted President Donald Trump’s affinity for the term “clean coal”
Great Falls Mayor Backs Tougher Mine Permitting Laws for Hard Rock Mines, Montana
June 4, 2018
Great Falls Mayor Bob Kelly said Thursday he’s supporting a statewide ballot initiative that would increase permitting requirements for hard rock mines in Montana. Kelly spoke in Gibson Park at a kickoff event for signature gathering efforts in Great Falls
Washington State’s Cantwell Wants Public Meetings for Pebble Mine Project
June 4, 2018
Pacific Northwest fishermen, shipbuilders, suppliers and restaurants must be heard as the Army Corps of Engineers puts together an environmental impact statement on a big proposed mine in Alaska, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has told the Corps. The Pebble Mine
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