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US Department of Energy Announces Selection of Core Natural Resources' Innovations Group to Pursue Critical Mineral and Material Extraction from Coal

CONSOL Innovations LLC, a subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, has been selected for a multi-million-dollar grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation.

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Rare Earth Minerals Investment to Bring Hundreds of Jobs to West Virginia

A facility harvesting rare earth minerals is set to bring hundreds of jobs to Greenbrier County.

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Bill Introduced to Increase Black Lung Benefit Stipends for Coal Miners in Pennsylvania, Beyond

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill this week that, if made law, would increase black lung disability payments for coal miners and their families and tie the stipends to inflation rates moving forward.

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West Virginia Rare Earth Hub: AmForge and Flash Metals Target Coal Tailings in $150M Supply Chain Pivot

A consortium of private-sector energy and technology firms announced a US$150 million investment today to establish a critical minerals processing hub in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

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How Coal Shaped West Virginia and the World: From the Industrial Revolution to the AI Boom

The coal industry was, at its height, central to the prosperity and growth of both the United States and West Virginia. However, growth in each locale came from a different end of the coal industry.

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El Niño Threatens To Fuel Coal Power Surge in India, Study Says

A super El Niño risks straining India’s power grid more than any other electricity network globally and would slow the country’s shift away from coal, according to a new study.

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NMA TV Mining Minute
NMA-TV Mining Minute - July 6, 2026

Heat-driven power demand is pushing grids to the edge.

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NMA Count on Coal
Endless Energy for America’s 250th

The United States’ 250th birthday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the people and industries that made America.

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