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Reinforcing Winter Grid Reliability

The weather predicting skills of a certain groundhog remain up for debate, but Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this week and, sure enough, the brutal cold is sticking around.

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Appalachian Regional Healthcare Mobile Clinic Returns for 2026

In 2025, Appalachian Regional Healthcare exhibited its ARH Mobile Clinic. The clinic is making a return in 2026 and will be providing services free of charge for visitors.

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NMA-TV Mining Minute - February 4, 2026

The Associated Press reports on China’s massive build out of coal power in 2025, noting that more than 50 large coal units were commissioned in 2025, up from less than 20 a year over the previous decade.

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USA Rare Earth Eyes $3 Billion-Plus Funding to Accelerate Plans

USA Rare Earth Inc. has more than $3 billion in potential funding for its plans to build a domestic rare earth and critical mineral supply chain, according to chief executive officer Barbara Humpton.

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Siemens at DTECH 2026: Turning Autonomous Grids Into Reality

Siemens is set to highlight its latest advancements in grid transformation at DTECH® International 2026, the premier transmission and distribution event, taking place February 2–5 in San Diego, Calif.

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Coal Revisited

The Trump administration’s enthusiasm for what it describes as “beautiful” coal is reflected in a number of initiatives emerging from the US Department of Energy.

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Coal Cornerstone Corner
Why Are We Still Closing Coal Plants?

The warnings come from the organizations responsible for assuring reliable electric power.

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History of Longwall Coal Mining Mechanization

What prompted me to write this type of book is based on my involvement with Longwall Coal Mining starting in 1966 as a 15 year old kid working in a mine over 2000 feet deep in the Valleys of Wales.

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