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Judge Clears $353 Million Opening Bid for West Virginia's Pleasants Coal Plant

A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved a $353 million opening bid for Pleasants Power Station, giving the West Virginia coal plant a prospective buyer ahead of a possible November 12 auction.

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Miners and Union File Suit Over Silica Dust Regulation in West Virginia

The United Mine Workers of America and a coalition of miners are suing the West Virginia Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety to get it to enforce silica dust limits in coal mines.

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New Documentary Exposes Failure to Protect Appalachian Coal Miners From Black Lung Disease

Working veteran underground coal miners in central Appalachia are suffering from black lung disease at the highest rates in nearly 50 years. It’s now as bad as the 1970s, with thousands of miners sick and dying.

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West Virginia Governor Issues Statement on Passing of Former Governor and Senator John D. Rockefeller IV

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a statement today following the passing of former West Virginia Governor and Senator John D. Rockefeller IV.

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UMWA Mourns the Passing of Former U.S. Senator And West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller

UMWA released a statement today honoring former West Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, who passed away at 89.

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Michelin Appoints Terry Redmile Chief People Officer in North America

Michelin Group has named Terry Redmile the next chief people officer for Michelin North America, Inc.

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

The AI boom drives enormous new power demand despite growing opposition to data centers.

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NMA Count on Coal
Voters Want Affordable Energy. Coal Is Part of the Answer

Affordability was on the ballot Tuesday, with few issues more important than energy. Americans are deeply frustrated with rising prices.

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