NCPA’s Burnett: “If This Happened in Court, Convictions Would Be Tossed”

The automated Bucyrus plow longwall ordered by Polish mine operator Lubelski W?giel Bogdanka SA for its Bogdanka mine in Puchaczów – 29 km from Lublin in eastern Poland – was commissioned in March this year.

Milwaukee, WI, September 1 – Joy Global Inc., a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions, today reported third quarter fiscal year 2010 results.

Mining community urged to focus on safe work practices

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has relied on inaccurate and unreliable data to set inappropriate and unlawful water quality standards in violation of the agency’s methodology criteria and numerous federal laws, according to the NMA.

St. Louis, August 31 – Patriot Coal Corporation confirmed that the Federal District Court in Huntington, West Virginia issued rulings with respect to pending selenium lawsuits brought against the Company's Apogee and Hobet subsidiaries.

Julian, WV, August 30 – Today, Massey Energy Company released further information following an Associated Press report that the Upper Big Branch mine documented the presence of explosive levels of methane associated with the April 5, 2010 explosion.

Training funds total more than $8.3 million in fiscal year 2009

Climate Change Summit Speech Could Have Addressed Adapting to Climate Change Instead of Trivial Policies

Increased Efficiency and New Equipment Expected to Double Monthly Coal Production by Year-End

St. Louis, September 23 – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has presented Peabody Energy's North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM) - with an Industry Reclamation and Wildlife Stewardship Award

Greenhouse Gas Emissions: EPA Issues Final GHG Reporting Rule; Common-Law Nuisance Suit Against GHG Emitters Can Proceed

As an emissions trading scheme looms, the mining industry is getting more vocal in its opposition.

Utah will receive $169,366 from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration for health and safety training in the 2009 fiscal year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma economy would be devastated should the American Clean Energy and Security Act become law, a Washington, D.C., consultant claimed Sunday.

Recovery Act Projects to Provide Student Training, Technology Advancement

$75.5 Million in CCS Research Supported by Recovery Act Funds

Bluefield, WV – Matrix Design Group, LLC announced today the partnership agreement between Joy Mining Machinery and Matrix for development and distribution of a Continuous Miner Proximity Detection system.

National Mining Association and Mine Safety and Health Administration Laud Massey’s Commitment to its Miners

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced it has awarded $500,000 in grant funds to six organizations that provide education and training within the mining industry.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will not issue 79 pending coal mining permits, continuing an unfair, arbitrary and quasi-legal moratorium on Eastern coal mining the agency imposed earlier this year.

South Milwaukee, WI, September 15 – Bucyrus International, Inc., the leading supplier of AC-powered mining equipment, highlights the offering of turn-key electrical upgrade solutions for all Bucyrus shovels and draglines.

Pepper Pike, OH – The family of Mr. Robert E. Murray, Founder, Chairman and President of Murray Energy Corporation and Subsidiary Companies, donated $1 million to West Virginia University (WVU) for energy research.

Construction of the New Mine Will Continue

National Mining Association (NMA) president and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement today in response to EPA’s decision to withhold approval of 79 coal mining permits in four Appalachian states for further “enhanced” review:

Pillar Innovations will unveil their newest product: EMU – an electric mine utility vehicle - at the 2009 Bluefield Coal Show.

Studies Argue Human-Caused Warming May Have Halted Ice Age and the Earth Could Chill for 20 Years

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. has announced increased production and sales volume expectations in its North American Business Unit, which includes its North American Iron Ore and North American Coal business segments.

This week Rhino Energy LLC’s owner, Wexford Capital announced that David G. Zatezalo has been promoted to President and CEO.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it has identified 79 proposed surface coal-mining projects in Appalachian states for further, detailed reviews of their pending permits.

Big Laurel Mining Corporation - Mine No. 2

DOE-Sponsored Test to Evaluate Carbon Storage in Unmineable Coal Seams

Triggers Potential for Two Section Mine Development Plan and Production of 30,000+ Tons of Coal Per Month

Friends of America Hosts Historic Event

Chantilly, VA, September 8 – L-3 Global Security & Engineering Solutions has received four contracts to install its ACCOLADE Wireless Mesh Mine Communications System in 16 different mines throughout West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Harrisburg, IL, September 7 – The cooperative coal mining program of Southeastern Illinois College and Illinois Eastern Community Colleges has received a $10,000 donation from Murray Energy Corporation, on behalf of The American Coal.

More Urethane, Stronger Mainframe Help PDQC#1 Belt Cleaner Combine Performance and Price

Milwaukee, September 2 – Joy Global Inc. has reported third quarter fiscal year 2009 results. Net sales for the quarter increased by 6 percent to $956 million compared to $904 million in the third quarter of last year.

Erie, PA – Eriez announces informative guide that explains Eriez ten day express delivery on six of its most popular SE-7000 Suspended Electromagnet Models.

Warrendale, PA, August 2009 – The process of integrating Continental Crushing & Conveying into Joy Mining Machinery will begin immediately.

Nearly 90 teams to compete in simulated coal mine emergency

Luenen, Germany, August 31, 2009 – The use of sophisticated new wireless and fiber-optic communication technologies with high baud rates requires new types of equipment.

2008 Massey Annual Report Honored by 23rd International ARC Award

The Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical Construction Equipment Association announces the 6th Annual Old Construction & Surface Mining Equipment Show will be September 12th and 13th at the Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park grounds.