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Blankenship Among Top Contenders for West Virginia Senate Race
April 10, 2018
A former coal tycoon who served a prison sentence for allegedly contributing to a mine disaster that killed several miners is slowly becoming the dark horse in West Virginia’s crowded Republican Senate primary. Don Blankenship, the former CEO of Massey
Fatality at Newmont’s Mills Expansion Project in Ghana, West Africa
April 10, 2018
Ghana has begun a probe into the deaths of six mine workers killed after a roof collapsed on them injuring two others at an American-run gold mine. “We will find out if it is the fault of the sub-contractor, workers
W. Va. Coal Severance Taxes on the Rise Amid Production Increases
April 10, 2018
With a reduction in regulations impacting the coal industry, revenues generated by West Virginia’s coal severance taxes have been going up; however, the amount of mining each county has within its borders determine how much money it generates. In Mercer
Administration Looks at Request for FirstEnergy’s Request of Federal Power Act Assistance
April 10, 2018
President Donald Trump is now considering using taxpayer money to support an energy company that is being forced to shutter several nuclear plants across Pennsylvania and Ohio. The White House is looking into ways of getting struggling utility company FirstEnergy
Alaska Mining Hall of Fame Searches for New Location After Sale of Building
April 10, 2018
The Alaska Mining Hall of Fame is looking for a new home. Tom Bundtzen, president of the nonprofit organization that honors Alaska’s mining pioneers, said the building, 825 First Ave., that has housed the museum’s collection since July 2013 has
American Electric Power Seeks More than 7.7 Million Short Tons of Coal for Multiple Power Plants
April 9, 2018
Platts reported that American Electric Power is seeking more than 7.7 million short tons of coal for multiple power plants, with deliveries starting as early as July and ending as late as December 2019. According to a coal solicitation issued,
Wife of Miner Killed in UBB Explosion Files Lawsuit Against MSHA, W. Va.
April 9, 2018
The wife of one of the 29 coal miners who died in the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion has filed a federal lawsuit against the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). According to court documents, Carolyn Diana Davis of Scarbro
Army Corps of Engineers Extends Comment Period for Pebble Mine Review, Alaska
April 9, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is providing additional time for the public to comment ahead of an environmental review of the proposed Pebble mine. The corps initially set a 30-day comment period, but Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources and
Montana Lawmakers Rally Around Hecla Mining
April 9, 2018
More than 50 state legislators voiced support for Hecla Mining Company in a letter sent Friday to Governor Steve Bullock and Montana Department of Environmental Quality Director Tom Livers. Hecla subsidiaries own two early-stage mining projects, as well as one
Pa. Governor Wolf Approves $25 Million for Renovating 12 Abandoned Mine Sites
April 9, 2018
Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval of $25 million in funding for renovating 12 abandoned mine sites statewide, including four in Luzerne County. The restorations are expected to create jobs and new attractions in the area through environmental clean-up and
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