West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has issued a Proclamation declaring the week of March 25-29, 2024 as “Coal Days of West Virginia” to honor and recognize coal mining, which has been a foundational industry in West Virginia.
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West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Declares March 25-29, 2014 as Coal Days of West Virginia
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has issued a Proclamation declaring the week of March 25-29, 2024 as “Coal Days of West Virginia” to honor and recognize coal mining, which has been a foundational industry in West Virginia. Click To Read More
Two Emergency Medical Techs is Too Many For Small Coal Mines, Kentucky Lawmaker Says
A bill that would reduce – to one from two – the number of mine emergency technicians required during each shift at small underground coal mines is advancing in the Kentucky Legislature. Click To Read More
WV Coal Show: Last Call for FREE Registration
Free registration ends on March 20 and on-site registrations will cost $25 per person. Click To Read More
MSHA Final Report Issued For Fatality on November 13, 2023
On November 13, 2023, a rotating drill steel of a roof bolting machine entangled a miner, causing fatal injuries. Click To Read More
EIA's Coal Markets Release - March 18, 2024
The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending March 15, 2024. Click To Read More
India Auctions 13 Commercial Coal Mines to Cut Imports
India has successfully auctioned 13 commercial coal mines, under its eighth and ninth rounds, in an attempt to ramp up domestic output and reduce import dependency, according to a statement from the federal coal ministry. Click To Read More
Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 10 (March 9)
The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 10 (March 9) has been posted. Click To Read More
Wyoming Governor Signs Bill Allowing Power Companies To Charge For Carbon Capture Retrofits
A bill allowing utilities that own Wyoming coal plants to charge customers for carbon capture retrofits was signed into law Friday by Gov. Mark Gordon. Click To Read More
Events Scheduled in WV for Former Coal Miners With Black Lung
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Federal Black Lung Program will host three outreach events in West Virginia on March 19-21 for current and former coal miners disabled by black lung disease, and their families, to file or refile claims for benefits. Click To Read More
2024 RMMI Annual Conference Registration Now Open!
The 2024 Rocky Mountain Mining Institute Annual Conference will be held June 23-25 in Denver, Colorado. Click To Read More
Why The 20% Return On Capital At Corsa Coal (CVE:CSO) Should Have Your Attention
If you haven't worked with ROCE before, it measures the 'return' (pre-tax profit) a company generates from capital employed in its business. To calculate this metric for Corsa Coal, this is the formula: Click To Read More
UK Brass Band Keeps Miners' Legacy Burning, 40 Years After Strike
Memories of the UK's once-mighty mining industry are fading but 40 years after an epoch-defining strike, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band still embodies the close ties that once bound the community. Click To Read More
Komatsu Celebrates AHS Deployment Milestone
Komatsu Ltd has announced that the number of commercial deployments of Komatsu FrontRunner, an autonomous haulage system (AHS), on AHS trucks has surpassed 700 as of February 2024. Click To Read More
Committee Passes Capito's Bipartisan Economic Development Bill
The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee on March 12 marked up and approved the bipartisan Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, which is cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). Click To Read More
Manchin Might Shock Washington With Last-Minute Effort to Return
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) isn’t giving up on keeping Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) in his chamber. Click To Read More
Joint Statement by the U.S. and EU following the 11th U.S.-EU Energy Council
The Deputy Head of Mission of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United States of America, Sophie Karlshausen, represented the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Click To Read More
Seven Workers Remained Buried in China's Coal Mine for Five Days, All Died Due to Lack of Help
All seven miners trapped since Monday in an underground warehouse of a coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province have died. Click To Read More
Utah Energy: What's Here and What's Coming for Consumers
If you remember those front-of-the-store toy claw machines that had all sorts of tantalizing choices, Utah is much like that when it comes to its diverse energy offerings, and the state continues to look to add more options in the future. Click To Read More
Call for Nominations: 2024 Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards
Since 1986, OSMRE has presented National and Good Neighbor awards annually. Click To Read More
Illinois Mining Institute Annual Event - Registration Open!
Every year the IMI holds an annual meeting and expo to have the opportunity to show-case our region and the benefits of mining. Click To Read More
EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2025 Resource Page
EIA has recently released a new resource page for Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), which includes a video update from EIA Administrator Dr. Joseph DeCarolis. Click To Read More
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Support America’s Growing Hydrogen Industry as Part of Investing in America Agenda
These projects—funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—will help advance electrolysis technologies and improve manufacturing and recycling capabilities for clean hydrogen systems and components. Click To Read More
Australian Pacific Coal Puts in Equipment Orders for Dartbrook Restart
Australian Pacific Coal Limited (AQC) has commenced drawdown of its debt facility, and is now embarking on a plan to re-start mining at the Dartbrook coal operation, in New South Wales, Australia, with an aim of producing first coal in the middle of 2024. Click To Read More
Donkin Mine Regulator Approves Phase II Report
Morien Resources Corp. has provided an update on the Donkin Coal Mine in Nova Scotia, Canada, owned and operated by Kameron Collieries, upon which Morien has a 2% to 4% royalty interest. Click To Read More
MSHA's New Health Resource Locator Tool
Whether you're a miner or a mine operator, it's important to know where to find certain health resources, especially during emergencies. Click To Read More
Jobs of Tomorrow Season 2 Now Streaming
SME’s career docuseries back to inform future industry workforce of many virtues surrounding careers in mining and underground construction. Click To Read More
Coalfields Expressway: Bill Signed by Biden Includes $7 Million For Virginia Side of Project
Seven million dollars in federal funding sought this year for the Virginia Coalfields Expressway has been included in budget bills recently signed into law by President Joe Biden. Click To Read More
Cummins Announces Field Testing of Mining Hybrid Truck Solution
Cummins Inc. has commissioned its diesel hybrid solution in partnership with one of China’s leading rigid mining truck manufacturers, North Hauler Joint Stock Co., Ltd. (NHL), demonstrating progress in decarbonisation for industrial customers. Click To Read More
DOE Announces Intent to Launch Voluntary Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchasing Challenge
The Challenge will call on external organizations to join DOE in purchasing high-quality carbon dioxide removal credits, following the Department’s recent commitment to procure $35M through the Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Pilot Prize. Click To Read More
Komatsu Passes 700 Autonomous Mining Trucks Including >100 980Es
Komatsu Ltd has announced that the number of commercial deployments of its Komatsu FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS), on mining trucks has surpassed 700 as of February 2024. Click To Read More
Lawmakers Fight to Keep Coal Plants Open Amid Rising US Energy Demand
Lawmakers in almost a dozen states have introduced legislation to prop up coal plants that are facing closures. Click To Read More
CONSOL Energy Releases 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report
The report provides an update on the Company's ongoing sustainability and operational initiatives focused on innovating for the energy economy today and beyond during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Click To Read More
Biden Says US Steel Should Remain Domestically Owned, Operated
President Joe Biden called for United States Steel to retain American ownership amid moves by Nippon Steel to purchase the Pittsburgh-based company. Click To Read More
Records From Coal Mining Industry Signed Over for Preservation
Industrial Archives and Library acquired four miles of records on Wednesday. Click To Read More
Alpha Metallurgical Director Sells Over $10.9m in Company Stock
In a recent move, Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE:AMR) director Kenneth S. Courtis has sold a significant number of shares in the company. Click To Read More
PJM Watchdog Warns 58,000 Megawatts of Power Generation May Shut by 2030
The nation’s largest power market risks losing nearly 58,000 megawatts in mostly fossil fuel power-generating capacity before 2030, potentially driving up prices for consumers to keep old power plants online. Click To Read More
EIA's Weekly Coal Production Report – March 14, 2024
EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending March 9, 2024. Click To Read More
Meeting Growing Global Demand with U.S. Coal
The fourth quarter of 2023 brought a surge in U.S. coal exports and there are promising signs the robust market for U.S. coal will continue. Click To Read More
President Joe Biden: U.S. Steel Must Remain Domestically Owned and Operated
President Joe Biden on Thursday came out with his strongest statement yet against the $14.9 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp. by Nippon Steel Corp. Click To Read More
State and National Leaders to Headline 50th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium March 26-27
Featuring local, state, and federal officials as well as industry experts, the West Virginia Coal Association will host the 50th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium March 26-27 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, West Virginia. Click To Read More
OSMRE Makes Nearly $1.3 Million In Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program Grants Available To Clean Up Waterways
OSMRE Makes Nearly $1.3 Million In Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program Grants Available To Clean Up Waterways Click To Read More
UK Must Fix Carbon Market to Incentivize CCUS
The UK must overhaul its carbon market, delivering a strong and long-term price signal to achieve the government's goal of a "self-sustaining and competitive" carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) sector. Click To Read More
Jobs of Tomorrow
The Jobs of Tomorrow docuseries aims to spotlight the multitude of mineral careers available today. Click To Read More
Tweets from MINExpo!
Meet Tasha Helms of CONSOL Energy in our next episode of Careers in Mining! Click To Read More
Is Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (AMR) Stock Near the Top of the Coking Coal Industry?
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (AMR) leads the Coking Coal industry with an overall score of 57. AMR is up 96.74% so far this year after the company closed yesterday at $320.24. Click To Read More
WV Governor Justice Declares Week of Sold-Out WV Coal Show, Symposium Coal Days
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has issued a Proclamation declaring the week of March 25-29, 2024 as “Coal Days of West Virginia” to honor and recognize coal mining, which has been a foundational industry in West Virginia. Click To Read More
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Latest Action to Better Protect Communities From Treatment of Waste Explosives
On March 12, the EPA announced a rule to amend standards for facilities that use open burning and open detonation (OB/OD) to treat waste explosives such as munitions, fireworks, flares or airbag propellants. Click To Read More
You’re Invited: SME Mining & Exploration Division Quarterly Virtual Business Meeting
Save the Date for the March Mining & Exploration Division quarterly virtual business meeting. Bring a cup of coffee and a desire to learn more about the Division. Click To Read More
NMA Establishes Mining Workforce Development Working Group
The National Mining Association (NMA) has established a Mining Workforce Development Working group to help address the workforce needs of the mining industry. Click To Read More
Capito Welcomes WV Economic Development Leaders as EPW Committee Advances Bill to Reauthorize the EDA
Capito, alongside Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Mark Kelly (R-Ariz.), introduced the legislation that would reauthorize the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the first time in nearly 20 years. Click To Read More
MSHA Final Report Issued for Fatality on June 1, 2023
On June 1, 2023, a customer truck driver died when he was struck by a component of his truck’s air bag height/ride suspension system while performing maintenance. Click To Read More
Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability
The coal mining industry faces a range of challenges as it strives to improve equipment reliability, increase productivity, and reduce costs. Click To Read More
2024 WVCS - Less Than One Week Left to Pre-Register
Pre-registration ends March 18 and you don't want to miss out on FREE registration and a chance to win great prizes. Click To Read More
U.S. Banks Pledged to Stop Funding Coal Plants - But They've Found a Loophole
Any movement away from coal is a win for the climate and for the frontline communities living near coal plants, say climate experts, but the “abatement” caveat could weaken that commitment. Click To Read More
Corsa Coal Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023
Corsa Coal Corp. (TSXV: CSO; OTCQX: CRSXF) (“Corsa” or the “Company”), a premium quality metallurgical coal producer, has reported financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023. Click To Read More
Mining Symposium Program & Coal Hall of Fame Nominations
The Opening Symposium Session features WVCA Chairman Mike Day (Eagle Forge), Jimmy Brock (CONSOL Energy), Charlie Bearse (Blackhawk Mining), Michelle Bloodworth (America’s Power), and Emily Arthun (American Coal Council). Click To Read More
West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame Inducts 26th Class of Honorees
The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame will induct its newest class of honorees at a ceremony March 26, at the Charleston Coliseum and Conference Center in Charleston WV. Click To Read More
US Department of Labor to Hold West Virginia Events for Current, Former Coal Miners With Black Lung Disease, Their Families
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Federal Black Lung Program will host three outreach events in West Virginia on March 19-21, 2024, for current and former coal miners disabled by black lung disease, and their families, to file or refile claims for benefits. Click To Read More
Statement by Secretary Granholm on the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Click To Read More
Missouri S&T Team Wins International Metal Mine Design Competition
A Missouri S&T student team recently returned from Phoenix to the S&T campus as champions. S&T students won the Metallic Student Design Competition at the 2024 SME Annual Conference and Exhibition. Click To Read More
EIA's Short-Term Energy Outlook
EIA forecasts that U.S. dry natural gas production will remain unchanged in March from February at just under 104 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d). Click To Read More
New Exhibit Brings W.Va. Coal Mining History To Nation’s Capital
Coal mining has long served a place of importance in Appalachian history. But a new exhibit in Washington, D.C. will help the region’s industrial past reach a wider audience later this week. Click To Read More
Carol Miller & Mike Carey Event THURSDAY March 14th
WVCA is joining with West Virginia Congresswoman Carol Miller and Ohio Congressman, and former Chairman of WVCA, Mike Carey for a special fundraising reception from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Greenbrier Resort Thursday, March 14, 2024. Click To Read More
EIA Expects Low Natural Gas Prices to Continue in 2024, Slightly Reducing Production Compared With 2023
According to EIA’s forecast, low natural gas prices will slightly decrease domestic natural gas production in 2024 compared with record production last year. Click To Read More
Election 2024 – Yes, Please Count on Me in 2024
As you’re well aware, no other business or industry is impacted quite the same as the coal industry is by Government or Legislative Policies. Click To Read More
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Creates Good-Paying Clean Jobs, Cuts Energy Costs, and Delivers on the President’s Ambitious Climate Agenda
The Administration continues to implement the President’s historic Investing in America agenda. Click To Read More
Kentucky House Approves Bill to Reduce Emergency-Trained Workers in Small Coal Mines
The Kentucky House has voted to allow the state’s smallest coal mining operations to reduce the number of miners with emergency medical training on a shift. Click To Read More
Lawsuit Filed to Block EPA Rule on Air Quality Standards
The National Association of Manufacturers has moved to block a rule from the EPA that lowers the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to 9 micrograms per cubic meter. Click To Read More
45 States, Large Metro Areas Submit Climate Action Plans Under President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act
On March 11, the EPA announced a record 45 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and dozens of Metropolitan Statistical Areas have now developed climate action plans. Click To Read More
Many of the U.S. Banks Funding Coal Have an Unusual Carve-Out
They will still directly fund coal plants that are taking steps to abate their emissions using the untested technology. Click To Read More
Statement by Administrator Regan on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
On March 11, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Click To Read More
EIA's Coal Markets Release - March 11, 2024
The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending March 8, 2024. Click To Read More
Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 9 (March 2)
The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 9 (March 2) has been posted. Click To Read More
Final 2024 Legislative Summary
West Virginian's 2024 Legislation Session came to a quiet end Saturday night with a total of 2,575 individual pieces of legislation introduced and 280 passing both houses. Click To Read More
MCPA 44th ANNUAL CONFERENCE * MAY 18-21, 2024 * STONEWALL RESORT, Roanoke, West Virginia
The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association’s 44th annual conference will be here soon. The conference is scheduled for May 18-21, 2024, at the Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia. Click To Read More
MSHA Fatality Alert - January 29, 2024
On January 29, 2024, a miner died when his haul truck traveled over the edge of a stockpile and overturned. Click To Read More
UK: 40th Anniversary Miners' Strike Exhibition Opens at Gwent Museum
An all-new exhibition has opened to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the miners' strike of 1984-5. Click To Read More
Anthracite Coal Mining Industry Going Strong as Demand Rises
As historic sites and museums celebrated Pennsylvania’s birthday, Justin W. Emershaw, a mining engineer with Hazleton-based Atlantic Carbon Group, provided a current look at one of the state’s oldest traditions: coal mining. Click To Read More
Ramaco Resources Aims to Double Met Coal Production
In a recent earnings call, Ramaco Resources reported a strong finish to the year with record quarterly earnings and ambitious plans for expansion. Click To Read More
Kentucky Senate's Pro-Coal Bill Would Burden Ratepayers, Make Energy Transition More Chaotic
For many years, Kentucky’s three-person, non-partisan Public Service Commission (PSC) has presided over Kentucky’s investor-owned and co-operative electric utilities. Click To Read More
Pictures: How the Legacy of England's North East Coal Mining is Marked in Striking Sculptures
In honour of the 40th anniversary of the miners strike Reporter Darcie Rawlings visited seven of the North East's many iconic mining sculptures, capturing their likeness in pictures. Click To Read More
Hershiel Hayden, Respected Mining Leader, Passes
Respected mining manager, Hershiel Hollis Hayden, Sr., 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Hospice Care at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, W. Va. Click To Read More
While the Biden Administration Preserves Federal ESG Laws, Many States Are Fighting Back
Riley said that in the first round of warnings, West Virginia was able to get U.S. Bank to reverse their anti-fossil fuel policies. With $657 billion in assets under management, it’s the fifth largest in the nation. Click To Read More
DC Circuit Skeptical of Challenge to EPA Coal Ash Crackdown
The judges focused much of their questioning on how the agency determines whether groundwater has been contaminated with coal ash. Click To Read More
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $425 Million to Decarbonize and Manufacture Clean Energy Products in Former Coal Communities as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The program will strengthen America’s energy security, create good paying jobs, cut climate pollution, and help ensure that the communities that powered our nation for generations reap the economic benefits of the clean economy. Click To Read More
SMS Equipment Expands Underground Offering With Komatsu
Under a new deal, SMS Equipment has been named dealer of Komatsu underground hard rock mining equipment across most of Canada and in Alaska. Click To Read More
Metinvest Launches New Longwall in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Region
Metinvest’s Pokrovske Coal has commissioned the 11th longwall for coking coal in Block 10 of Pokrovske Colliery, which will enable the group to produce almost 1 million t of coal. Click To Read More
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $425 Million to Decarbonize and Manufacture Clean Energy Products in Former Coal Communities as Part of Investing in America Agenda
DOE has announced $425 million in funding to reduce industrial emissions and advance clean energy manufacturing essential to the U.S. energy supply chain as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Click To Read More
Allegiance Coal Spars With Ch. 11 Lender Over $1.8M Fees
A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Friday declined to rule on a petition from mining company Allegiance Coal USA to toss its debtor-in-possession lender's adversary proceeding demanding $1.8 million in fees. Click To Read More
Kentucky Receiving More Than $74 Million for Mine Site Cleanup
The $74,252,680 award is the second of 15 years of BIL funding that will go to the Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Abandoned Mine Lands. Click To Read More
Traffic to Return to Normal After 10 Runaway Coal Barges Float Down Ohio River
Crews were busy Friday afternoon after 10 barges broke loose from their towing vessel Friday afternoon. Click To Read More
UK Author Gobsmacked After Hilary Clinton Backs Book
An author said she was "absolutely gobsmacked" when former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton agreed to write the foreword of her latest book. Click To Read More
Minerals Council Highlights Progress and Challenges of Women in Mining
Minerals Council South Africa president and chair of the Women in Mining leadership forum Nolitha Fakude highlighted that the mining industry has played a crucial role in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa. Click To Read More
Pleasant Plant’s Hydrogen Conversion Still Involves Coal
A state Senate committee heard new details Wednesday about how the Pleasants Power Station will be converted from coal to hydrogen. Click To Read More
West Virginia Bill Could Offer Coal Companies Massive Tax Break for Infrastructure Improvements
A new bill in West Virginia could lead to a major tax break for coal companies. Click To Read More
2024 MCPA Annual Conference
Registration is now open for the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association 2024 Annual Conference. Click To Read More
SME Executive Director Announces Retirement
At the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration’s annual Meeting of the Members on Sunday, Feb. 25 in Phoenix, AZ, David L. Kanagy announced his plan for retirement as its executive director and chief executive office. Click To Read More
World Coal Market: Brief Overview
Last week thermal coal indices on the European market continued steady recovery above 115 USD/t. Click To Read More
Natural Resource Partners L.P. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results and Announces Special Distribution of $2.44 per Common Unit
Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NYSE:NRP) has reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. Click To Read More
Ramaco Resources Inc (METC) Reports Solid Q4 and Full-Year 2023 Results Amid Market Challenges
On March 7, 2024, Ramaco Resources Inc (NASDAQ:METC) released its 8-K filing, detailing the financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2023. Click To Read More
For the First Time Ever, CSX Loads a Coal Train at Itmann
For the first time ever, CSX has loaded a coal train at Itmann in Wyoming County, WV. Click To Read More
Coal Company Sues Interior Over Delayed Leasing
A coal mining company is suing the Biden administration for refusing to review its plan to lease tracts of land and grow its operations in North Dakota. Click To Read More
Forces Shaping the Future of Energy
The world has seen record-setting investment in energy amid slowing overall demand growth, a trend likely to continue in the years ahead. But why are companies pumping more money into chasing demand that won't be there? Click To Read More
Women in Mining: Inspiring Inclusion
For a long time, the workforce, along with the resources sector was not considered a place for women to be a part of. Click To Read More
Coal Demand Keeps Large Bulkers In High Demand
Despite the efforts towards the global economy’s decarbonization, coal still remains a key component, still feeding demand for large bulkers. Click To Read More
EIA's Weekly Coal Production Report – March 7, 2024
EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending March 2, 2024. Click To Read More
25 Countries with the Largest Coal Reserves in the World
In this article, we will be navigating through the 25 countries with the largest coal reserves in the world. Click To Read More
Clinging to Coal: Kentucky Utilities Could Have More Hurdles to Clear Before Retiring Power Plants
A bill backed by the Republican Kentucky Senate president would create new hurdles for utilities to retire fossil fuel-fired power plants, building on last year’s law that made it harder for utilities to move away from coal and natural gas. Click To Read More
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Create a New Commission to Review Kentucky's Energy Needs
Kentucky lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to form a commission tasked with assessing electric generation capabilities and energy demands in a state long known as a coal-producing powerhouse. Click To Read More
Metinvest Launches New Longwall in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Region
Metinvest’s Pokrovske Coal has commissioned the 11th longwall for coking coal in Block 10 of Pokrovske Colliery, which will enable the group to produce almost 1 million t of coal. Click To Read More
India's Ministry of Coal Seeks Responses on RFPs for Coal Gasification Projects
India's Ministry of Coal is seeking participation and responses on three requests for proposals from interested public sector undertakings and private investors for its planned coal gasification scheme. Click To Read More
NACCO Industries Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
NACCO Industries® (NYSE: NC) has announced the following consolidated results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023. Click To Read More
States Eye Rescue of Retiring Coal Plants
Republican lawmakers in almost a dozen states want to prop up coal plants that face closure amid a boom in renewable energy and a federal crackdown on power plant pollution. Click To Read More
OSMRE Opens Nomination Period for the 2024 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards
OSMRE is accepting nominations for the 2024 AML Reclamation Awards, which recognize outstanding state and Tribal efforts to reclaim abandoned coal mines. Nominations must be received by OSMRE by May 12. Click To Read More
MSHA Issues Multiple Violations in January
The Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 10 states in January, issuing 188 violations. Click To Read More
In the Shadow of the Mine: Professor Ray Hudson on the 40th Anniversary of the UK Miners' Strike
Mining communities across North East England were hugely impacted by the strikes, with many former pit villages plunged into joblessness and poverty due to the subsequent demise of the UK’s coal industry. Click To Read More
Mr. President: Listen to Americans on Energy Policy
With the State of the Union address now here and energy policy likely to have a significant role in the President’s agenda, it’s valuable to understand what Americans actually want from the nation’s energy policy. Click To Read More
Caterpillar's Denise Johnson Named Chair of MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024
The National Mining Association (NMA) announced that Denise C. Johnson, group president of Caterpillar Inc., will chair MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024. Click To Read More
US Department of Labor Launches Tool to Help Miners, Mining Communities
The U.S. Department of Labor’ today announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration has unveiled an online platform to help miners and their families navigate the process of finding healthcare providers, facilities and related resources. Click To Read More
MSHA Final Report Issued for Fatality on 4/9/2023
On April 9, 2023, a miner died while mounting off road truck tires on rims. Click To Read More
Moshe Marvit Appointed to Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued a statement today. Click To Read More
UW Researchers Publish Results Assessing Coal Char as a Soil Amendment
A University of Wyoming Research team led by Research Professional Resham Thapa in the SER published an article assessing the effects of coal char as a soil amendment in Agronomy, a top-tier journal in the fields of agronomy and crop science. Click To Read More
WV Congressman Condemns EPA's Veiled Attempt to Destroy Coal Industry
U.S. Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) denounced what she called an anti-coal decision announced last week by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click To Read More
Coal Fact for the Day: Preparing the Finished Product
West Virginia has more coal preparation plants and loading facilities than any other state in the country. Click To Read More
Arch Resources Announces Retirement of 315,721 Shares via the Termination and Unwinding of Capped Call Transactions
Arch Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ARCH) today announced that it had retired 315,721 of its outstanding shares via the unwinding of capped calls associated with its now-retired convertible senior notes. Click To Read More
Carol Miller and Mike Carey Event March 14th
WVCA is joining with West Virginia Congresswoman Carol Miller and Ohio Congressman, and former Chairman of WVCA, Mike Carey for a special fundraising reception from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Greenbrier Resort next Thursday, March 14, 2024. Click To Read More
IMI's Next Event - Registration Open
The Illinois Mining Institute's 2024 Scholarship Golf Outing will be held May 17. Click To Read More
8 Things to Know About Converting Coal Plants to Nuclear Power
Nearly 30% of the nation’s coal-fired power plants are projected to retire by 2035 as states continue to prioritize a shift toward cleaner energy sources. Click To Read More
EIA's Annual Energy Outlook 2025 Resource Page
Today, EIA released a new resource page for Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), which includes a video update from EIA Administrator Dr. Joseph DeCarolis. Click To Read More
WVU Mine Rescue Team Wins International Competition Again
The competition was held in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, on February 23 and 24 and hosted by the Britannia Mine Museum and the University of British Columbia. Click To Read More
Integrated Power Services Acquires Electric Motor Service Limited
IPS, a North American leader in the service, engineering, and remanufacturing of electrical, mechanical, and power management assets, has acquired Electric Motor Service Limited (EMSL). Click To Read More
Action Alert: HB 4722
We need your support now more than ever to protect the backbone of West Virginia's economy: the coal industry. Click To Read More
Liquidity Fears Weigh on James River Coal Despite Cost Cuts
James River Coal Co said it slashed production and cut jobs over the past few months to cope with weak demand and rising costs, but analysts reckon the company might still run out of cash in a few quarters if demand does not pick up. Click To Read More
West Virginia Senate Proposes $60 Million Tax Break for Coal Companies on Road Improvements
This move underscores the state's commitment to supporting its coal industry amidst challenging economic conditions. Click To Read More
HB 4722
On Monday afternoon, the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee amended the coal production tax provisions back into HB 4722 and passed it out of Committee. Click To Read More
Mine Safety & Health Seminar for Supervisors
The seminar is an opportunity for supervisors and safety professionals to learn new ideas and approaches to improve safety and health performance in the workplace, through effective training and hazard assessments. Click To Read More
US Steel Industry Sees Boost From CHIPS Act, Infrastructure Bills
A US law aimed at boosting computer chip manufacturers is providing a lift to steelmakers supplying the construction industry, executives said on earnings calls and analysts told S&P Global Commodity Insights. Click To Read More
WV Governor Coal Company Ordered to Surrender Helicopter in 72 Hours
A federal judge in Virginia has ordered one of Gov. Jim Justice’s coal companies to surrender a helicopter to a third party in Texas. Click To Read More
UK Miners' Strike: Coal Towns Falling Further Behind
Former coal-mining areas are falling further behind the rest of Britain decades on from pit closures, a charity has warned. Click To Read More
U.S. Energy Information Administration – Coal Markets Release - March 4, 2024
The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending March 1, 2024. Click To Read More
Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 8 (Feb. 24)
The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 8 (Feb. 24) has been posted. Click To Read More
Caterpillar Safety Services Launches New Programs to Help Build Resilient Safety Cultures Within Organizations
In its 50th year of operation, Caterpillar Safety Services incorporates the latest research and approaches to address safety excellence within organizations. Click To Read More
Coal Fact for the Day: No. 1 in Longwall Mining
West Virginia has more longwall mining systems than any other state. Click To Read More
Coal Continues as Key Part of Japan’s Energy Mix
Japan’s energy mix is in flux as the country slowly brings idled nuclear reactors online. Click To Read More
England: Newcastle Coal Rises to Six-Week High
The Pacific basin’s leading thermal coal index edged up to its highest level in six weeks this week, supported by fresh western sanctions on Russia that were likely to complicate its coal exports. Click To Read More
The American Revolt Against Green Energy Has Begun
In a story filled with all the standard climate alarmist narratives, USA Today recently reported on the rising movement by local governments in the United States to refuse to permit unwanted wind and solar industrial sites in their jurisdictions. Click To Read More
MSHA Tackles Social Media
Do you follow MSHA on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter? Are you Facebook friends with MSHA? Have you downloaded MSHA’s “Miner Safety and Health App”? Click To Read More
Versatile Atomized Mist Cannon Offers Pressurized Stream Option
The DustBoss® DB-45 Surge® is the next iteration of the popular Surge series featuring an innovative pressurized center nozzle paired with the industry-proven fan and misting ring system to suppress both surface dust and airborne particulates. Click To Read More
UK's Drax Eyes U.S. for Bioenergy CCS Expansion Drive
The 2.6-GW Drax Power Station in northeastern England—once Western Europe’s largest coal-fired power plant—is poised to pioneer bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), a negative emissions technology. Click To Read More
England: Abandoned Coal Mines Providing Cheaper, Clean Energy for Homes
Water in flooded shafts and tunnels, heated by the Earth's crust, promises a green revolution, with around six million households close to former pits. Click To Read More
With Ukraine's Coal Miners Called To War, Women Step In To Fuel The Nation
With men leaving for the front, Ukrainian women have stepped in to fill the void, notably in the coal industry. A reportage from the mines of the Dnipropetrovsk region to see how women are faring in this male-dominated field. Click To Read More
President & CEO of NMA Issues Comment
President & CEO of the NMA has issued a comment following news that the EPA would be exempting gas-fired plants from a new regulation that would require power plants in the U.S. to capture their carbon dioxide emissions. Click To Read More
Biden Names Three Nominees to Independent Energy Regulator
President Biden announced three new nominations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Thursday, which, if confirmed, would make the independent commission majority Biden appointees. Click To Read More
Coal Fact for the Day: Coal in Construction
Cement manufacturing is the third largest end-user of coal. Click To Read More
The Coal House: One of West Virginia's Most Unique Buildings
If you travel to the town of Williamson, West Virginia, you’ll find a unique building in the vicinity of the Mingo County Courthouse. Click To Read More
World Coal Market: Brief Overview
Last week thermal coal indices on the European market surged up to 110 USD/t, driven by the introduction of sanctions against major Russian coal companies (SUEK and Click To Read More
Russian Coal Exports Keep Falling, Reducing Supply on Global Market
Russian coal exports declined further in 2024 amid economic sanctions and logistical issues. Click To Read More
Americans Support All of the Above Energy Policy and Urge Caution Around the Energy Transition
The vast majority of Americans support an all-of-the-above-energy strategy that includes coal and are concerned that the rush to transition to renewable energy is going to sacrifice our ability to keep the lights on. Click To Read More
EPA Misses the Point on Grid Reliability
The EPA has picked a winner in the energy markets and, in doing so, the American people will undoubtedly be the losers. Click To Read More
How Republicans View Climate Change and Energy Issues
Republican leaders have staked out different positions on climate and energy issues. Some, including former President Donald Trump, have called climate change a “hoax” and downplayed the link between human activity and a warming planet. Click To Read More
DOE Announces $30 Million to Advance Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies
DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has announced up to $30 million in additional funding to support two carbon management priorities. Click To Read More
EPA Delays Rules for Existing Natural Gas Power Plants Until After the November Election
The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it is delaying planned rules to curb emissions from existing natural gas plants that release harmful air pollutants and contribute to global warming. Click To Read More
Will Utah Take Ownership of a Delta Coal-Fired Power Plant Now Serving California?
Utah lawmakers passed a measure Thursday that allows the state to purchase a coal-fired power plant operating in Delta that now serves California customers and some local cities. Click To Read More
EPA Picks Winners and Losers in Energy Markets
Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the NMA issued a comment following the news that the EPA would be exempting gas-fired plants from a new regulation that would require power plants in the US to capture their carbon dioxide emissions. Click To Read More
McConnell's Real Energy Legacy: Conservative Judges
Mitch McConnell has transformed environmental law the same way he shook up abortion policy — by propelling the judiciary to the right. Click To Read More
SLIPS, TRIPS and FALLS: Hidden Dangers of Walking & Climbing
Slips, trips and falls — these types of accidents happen far more often on the job than you might think. In this month’s program, we take a look at the dangers of walking and climbing around mine sites. Click To Read More
Reminder! Register for the RMMI & TMRA Texas Meeting
Please join us for a joint Texas regional meeting between Rocky Mountain Mining Institute and Texas Mining & Reclamation Association to be held in College Station, TX, April 30-May1, 2024. Click To Read More
Australian Miner South32 to Sell Met Coal Business, Focus on Transition to Low-Carbon Future
South32 will sell its Illawarra metallurgical coal business in Australia for up to $1.65 billion. Click To Read More
Coal Fact for the Day: Mining to Manufacturing
West Virginia is the largest supplier of metallurgical coal to the American iron, steel and metals industry. Click To Read More |
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