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Energy Department Announces Realignment of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Programs

DOE's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) has formalized the realignment of a range of programs pertaining to critical minerals, manufacturing, federal codes and standards, and energy technology research and development.

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Don't Miss Your Chance to Apply For a Union Plus Scholarship!

The deadline for 2026 Union Plus scholarships is coming up quickly! Apply by Saturday, January 31st and give a student in your family the chance to win some extra cash to support their educational goals.

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Alpha Metallurgical Resources Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

The Alpha Metallurgical Resources Fourth Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call will be held on February 27, 2026 10:00 AM EST.

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WVCA Annual Mining Symposium Set For March 31st & April 1st in Charleston

The Association’s Annual Mining Symposium is set for March 31st & April 1st at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston WV. Please plan to attend.

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Proposed Bill Would Offer Tax Breaks for Data Centers Using West Virginia Coal

A new bill on the senate floor could mean big things for the coal industry in the mountain state.

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MSHA Final Report Issued for Fatality on May 1, 2025

On May 1, 2025, an excavator operator died after material from a tailings cell engulfed the excavator he was operating.

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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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