On Monday, Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro’s Administration moved to finalize a consent decree allowing the coal-fired Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations to continue operating while completing environmental upgrades.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is moving to extend the lives of two Western Pennsylvania coal-fired power plants for four more years.

India’s ambitious plans to scale up its steel sector are set to increase its reliance on imported coal.

Three West Virginia coal-fired power plants are set to receive upgrades following the Department of Energy’s (DOE) $175 million project to modernize rural units nationwide.

President Trump on Tuesday praised an agreement that will allow two coal-fired power plants to remain open for several more years, crediting his administration with helping deliver a “BIG WIN” for the commonwealth.

The explosion, which occurred on April 14, has triggered parallel criminal, technical, and administrative investigations into alleged safety lapses and negligent operation at the coal-fired station.

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals just upheld MSHA’s broad interpretation of what constitutes a “mine”.

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection investigated a mine site on Tuesday after reports of a white material in the water near the Madison area of Boone County.

Revenues were SEK 30,685 million (29,301).

In Kentucky recently, members of the Hazard-Perry County Tourism Board and community residents dedicated a Coal Miner Memorial with a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring miners who lost their lives and recognizing coal’s lasting impact on the region’s identi

Unplanned downtime is the enemy of productivity. You feel it every time a production machine goes down unexpectedly - when schedules slip, costs rise and pressure on your teams increases.

This week, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation to employ the Defense Production Act (DPA) to secure coal supply chains and support affordable and reliable baseload power generation capacity.

When emergencies strike in difficult environments—whether in confined spaces, rugged terrains, or high-traffic areas—response teams need agile, reliable, and efficient equipment to ensure the rapid and safe evacuation of casualties.

U.S. lawmakers criticized Energy Secretary Chris Wright in hearings last week for ordering aging coal plants to stay open, saying the action stands to raise already-high ?power bills for consumers and steelmakers.

Two coal-fired power plants slated to close in 2028 can now remain open for several more years after the operator reached an agreement with the state.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has reported that its shareholders approved all proposals presented at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting, held on April 20.

An analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air indicates that a forecasted resurgence in coal use has not occurred despite a global energy crisis.

The Australian mining sector continues witnessing unprecedented consolidation as strategic buyers pursue high-quality assets amid increasingly competitive commodity markets.

India’s coal production growth turned negative for the first time since the pandemic, even as output contracted in March, a rare occurrence for the month in over a decade, signaling emerging supply-side and pricing pressures in the sector, analysts said.

The administration of President Donald Trump is in discussions with utilities across the country to keep their coal-fired power plants online longer, and expects that the majority of those plants that are scheduled for retirement will delay closure.

The increase in low-emissions power generation in 2025 outstripped total electricity supply growth.

On November 22, 2025, a plant operator died after he was struck and engulfed by falling material at a salt silo discharge outlet. He was attempting to clear a blockage with his head and arm inside the silo access door.

Komatsu has reached a historic milestone in autonomous mining, commissioning its 1,000th autonomous ultra-class haul truck equipped with the company’s industry-leading FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System.

Communication is always key in the workplace and this is especially so in the often harsh operating environment of a mine.

A project for the conversion of coal to gas in China has been revived and is set to launch this year as the world’s top energy importer grapples with the fallout of the war in the Middle East.

A national emergency has been declared under Executive Order 14156.

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to provide federal funds for a wide range of energy projects, as his administration faces pressure to help curb rising oil, gasoline and electricity costs.

President Donald Trump’s plan to revive the coal industry is facing pushback from lawmakers and utilities who say that old coal plants are inefficient and costing taxpayers money.

Warrior is a U.S.-based, environmentally, and socially minded supplier to the global steel industry.

The announcement of a new coal power plant marks the first investment in new U.S. coal power in more than a decade, following the completion of the last major coal plant, Sandy Creek, a 932-megawatt facility in Texas.

But Michael Castle, who worked for OSMRE until last year, disputed allegations by Interior’s inspector that he made decisions improperly helping coal companies owned by Sen. Jim Justice’s family.

We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending April 17, 2026.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 15 (April 11) has been posted.

Clinch Resources Ltd., a metallurgical coal producer with mining assets in West Virginia, has announced that mining operations at its Lanes Branch Property surface operation have commenced.

American demand for coal has surged as technology companies scramble to power data centres for AI.

For former U.S. Rep. David B. McKinley of Wheeling, an allegiance to a political party never came before an allegiance to West Virginia and her sons and daughters.

A high-profile Chinese coal-to-gas venture that lay dormant for over a decade is set to launch this year, part of a wave of investments that will allow Beijing to mitigate threats to fuel supply at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions.

While most countries rely on natural gas, China’s coal-based urea industry has cushioned it from the Iran war and the price shocks rippling through global fertilizer markets.

Supportive conditions in mining, Epiroc's main end-market, should fuel growth in 2026-2027.

The Department of Energy will retain funding for major carbon direct air capture awarded under the Biden administration after targeting them for ?fund cancellation last year.

Advanced LiDAR technology offers unprecedented visibility into mining operations' environmental impact, and helping supply chains verify responsible sourcing.

A project for the conversion of coal to gas in China has been revived and is set to launch this year as the world’s top energy importer grapples with the fallout of the war in the Middle East.

After declining for the fourth consecutive month, production of all kinds of coal in Russia's Kuzbass Region reached 15.1 million tonnes in March, down another 3.8% on month.

Coal has long been the backbone of West Virginia’s economy, the bedrock of our energy system, and a symbol of the strength and resolve of the American worker.

As closure of coal and natural gas powered energy plants loom, a group of GOP lawmakers have called for major shifts in Illinois’ energy policy.

Six miners died in accidents over the last five weeks – including three in a seven-day span ending April 3.

North America's largest coke plant hugs the west bank of Pennsylvania's Monongahela River, belching out emissions from turning superheated coal into a carbon-rich fuel.

Zero-straight-run electromagnetic flowmeters give data centers installation freedom, precise liquid cooling control, and long-term reliability in space-constrained, high-density environments.

The training sessions will take place from May 1 to 3 in Lima and will provide specialized training in geological mapping, economic geology, porphyry systems, and skarn-type deposits.

MCPA is seeking financial sponsors for golf holes and clay shooting stands, and the cost is only $300.00 per golf hole or shooting stand. We want you to consider being a sponsor.

Colorado mining officials have successfully put out a coal refuse fire that burned for 20 years.

The SME Pittsburgh Section is preparing its fourth Spring Seminar Series, and we would like you learn with us!

The U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res. 140, led by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.).

The deadline for UWUA’s scholarship is coming up on April 23, 2026.

Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), will be one of the global leaders participating in the World Mining Congress 2026 (WMC), one of the most important international gatherings in the mining industry

The U.S. war with Iran has slowed coal’s global decline, and U.S. mining companies are positioning themselves for a windfall if the conflict continues to derail oil and gas shipments to Asia.

Coal touches the lives of West Virginians in nearly every part of everyday life.

David Bennett McKinley, P.E., a seventh-generation West Virginian who devoted his life to his state as an engineer, a builder, a legislator, and a United States Congressman, died peacefully at his beloved family home, Willow Glen, in Wheeling, West Virgin

Mining output declined by 1.2 percent in March, and utilities production was down by 2.3 percent.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.6 percent from February 2026 to March 2026.

The Citizens Action Coalition (CAC) released info in regard to CenterPoint allegedly contacting the U.S. Department of Energy to request the department not to re-issue an emergency order forcing CenterPoint to keep coal-fired Culley Unit 2 open.

The war in the Middle East and related disruptions to Qatari LNG exports have triggered fuel switching from gas to coal, especially in regions facing LNG supply risk.

The Trump administration rejected a request from CenterPoint Energy to allow a 60-year-old coal plant in Indiana to close, forcing the utility to keep operating a unit it says is costly and unreliable.

"Implementation of a previously approved federal rule meant to help prevent black lung in the nation’s coal miners has been delayed indefinitely, according to an update posted this week in the Federal Register.

U.S. factory production unexpectedly fell in March after two straight months of solid gains, weighed down by decreases in the output of motor vehicles and a range of other goods.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will urge the heads of top U.S. oil and gas companies in a call Thursday to increase drilling in a bid to lower oil prices, four people with direct knowledge of the call told POLITICO.

We updated our Day-Ahead Power Price and Volume Reports for select ICE (Intercontinental Exchange) hubs through April 14, 2026.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending April 11, 2026.

There are two major cases before the WV Public Service Commission with significant implications for the state's coal industry involving the Commission's consideration of the Integrated Resource Plans filed by both major electric utilities.

NMA applauds the Senate passage of legislation championed by Rep. Pete Stauber to reverse a Biden era withdrawal of more than 225,000 acres of mineral rich land from development.

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today introduced his No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act.

The West Virginia Coal Association Annual Membership Meeting will be held August 6-7, 2026.

Saturday, April 18th marks an important day at the UWUA: Lineman Appreciation Day.

The combination of U.S. policy support and the Iran war has handed coal an unlikely reprieve. But don't call it a comeback.

NTEC was named the 2026 National Mine Safety and Health Training Award recipient in the Industry Category – Coal Surface Mining for its innovative Mandatory Health and Safety MSHA Standards Training program.

On April 17, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed several revisions to existing coal combustion residuals (CCR) disposal regulations.

Sixteen West Virginia counties that are part of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Central Appalachia region saw the largest percentage of population loss from that entire group from the 2020 census to 2025 numbers.

Tough. Tested. Trusted. Cat® Reman fuel injectors are remanufactured to like-new performance — and pass the exact same testing points as new Cat injectors.

Mechanical contractor and fabricator Andy J. Egan Co. (Egan) has a new president. Chris Weaver, an employee of the company since 2000, stepped into the role this month with unanimous support from the executive team.

As miners, it's important for us to understand that safety isn't just a rulebook — it's a mindset.

In the first half of April, the Asian coking coal market continued to react to the conflict in the Middle East. In China, prices are under pressure from increased production at local mines, while in India, they are being weighed down by high buyer invento

This is a reminder regarding the 2026 Colorado Regional Contest, which will be held July 27–30, 2026, at the John Q. Hammons Conference Center in Loveland, CO.

Virginia is poised to enact sweeping employment legislation this year. Virginia's 2026 legislative session will reconvene on April 22 to consider the Governor's actions on bills and budget items.

National Pump Company (NPC), a recognized market leader in vertical turbine pumps, highlights its line of low Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHR) impellers to support reliable performance in challenging suction conditions.

Resourcing Tomorrow is the global forum where mining leaders unite to shape the future of the mining industry.

As the data center boom advances, electricity grids across the country are scrambling to find new generation.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 14 (April 4) has been posted.

The US Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) issued $134-million in funding in the 2026 financial year, through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) programme.

EPA will hold an online public hearing about this proposal on May 28, 2026.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) has announced a $14 million project to support field tests for enhanced geothermal systems (EGS).

Wolong Electric America has introduced the MD600Z family of armored DC motors, engineered as direct, drop-in replacements for legacy MD600 machines still operating in steel mills, metal forming lines, and crane applications.

Yancoal Australia said on Tuesday it has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel coking coal mine in Queensland for up to $2.4 billion, a move that strengthens its position ?as one of the country's largest coal miners.

West Virginia’s two U.S. senators and coal operators anticipate more positive news for the industry during the final two years of Donald Trump as president.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has announced the issuance of US$134 million in fiscal year 2026 funding through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization.

Pocahontas, VA celebrated the opening of two electric vehicle chargers at its exhibition coal mine with a ribbon cutting Monday.

The situation remains very uncertain, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is yet to normalize.

Eriez®, a global leader in separation technologies, will present its CavTube® column flotation system at CRU Phosphates+Potash 2026.

Energy took center stage Monday in Minot, North Dakota as community members gathered to discuss the industry’s future.

A federal preliminary report released this week is providing new details into a fatal mining accident that occurred earlier this month, one of two deadly incidents in West Virginia within a 24-hour span.

MCPA is seeking financial sponsors for golf holes and clay shooting stands, and the cost is only $300.00 per golf hole or shooting stand.

Trump officials are using emergency powers to prevent five coal plants from closing.

The EPA has issued a final Class VI underground injection permit to PureField Carbon Capture in Kansas, marking a regional first for carbon storage development in the Midwest.

CoalProTec 2026 is now only 2 weeks away.

We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending April 10, 2026.

During 2025, the U.S. electric power sector retired 2.6 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired generating capacity at four power plants, the least since 2010.

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) will report its first quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Monday, April 27, 2026.

Highlighting the importance of exemplary academics and dedicated service, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson has chosen Syd Peng to be the recipient of the first Presidential Honorary Degree he will bestow.

Six miners died in accidents over the last five weeks – including three in a seven-day span ending April 3.

These candidates for public office are strong supporters of the coal industry.

Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill. She lives on a fixed income, and heating her small house this winter has been staggering: Her February charge was $940.08 — more than her check.

Governments worldwide are racing to find a solution to contend with the severe energy shortages brought about by the war in Iran and the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Environmental organizations fear these changes could extend the lives of coal-fired power plants.

Baker Hughes said today it will sell its unit, Waygate Technologies, to Sweden-based Hexagon for about $1.45 billion in cash, as the oilfield services provider reorganizes its business to focus on high-growth areas.

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday announced that it has received approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to reserve the name 'National Coal Exchange of India Limited' for its proposed coal exchange company.

The global energy architecture is experiencing a fundamental recalibration as nations reassess their energy portfolios through the lens of security, economic stability, and supply chain resilience.

The White House on Friday tried to look past government data showing a jump in inflation driven by the war in Iran.

Governments worldwide are racing to find a solution to contend with the severe energy shortages brought about by the war in Iran and the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it would weaken cleanup requirements for hundreds of sites that contain waste from burning coal, a move that environmental groups said threatens drinking water for millions of people.

Coal touches the lives of West Virginians in nearly every part of everyday life.

More than 70 percent of the world’s steel is still made in blast furnaces that require metallurgical coal, often called steelmaking coal.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration has delayed “indefinitely” the deadline for metal and nonmetal mine operators to comply with its final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Colorado mining officials have successfully put out a coal refuse fire that burned for 20 years.

The project is expected to impact Claylick Run, a High Quality watershed.

Our registration page will close at 11:59 Monday April 13.

The conference is scheduled May 18-20 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday), 2026, at the Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia.

The courses will be held on May 7, 2026, in Lima and are aimed at geologists, geophysicists, and professionals involved in mineral exploration.

Three coal turbines whose retirements were delayed by the Trump administration did not generate electricity in January, one month after the Department of Energy directed the plants to stay open in the name of preventing a grid emergency.

New Census data shows every one of West Virginia’s 16 Central Appalachian counties losing population — driven by both natural decrease and domestic outmigration simultaneously. No other state in the region has that distinction.

Attendees for the biennial event are racing to Central Bank Center for the latest in process and preparation ideas and technology.

Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc., a global leader in off-highway truck customisation, will now manufacture all of its custom-engineered HiVol® haul truck bodies using SSAB Hardox® 500 Tuf steel for the floor construction.

While this approach has offered flexibility, it has also introduced complexity, particularly as industrial systems face increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency, reduce downtime, and operate reliably in harsher environments.

The Trump administration proposed sweeping changes Thursday to federal regulations on coal ash, including plans to exempt more than 100 ash dumps from EPA cleanup requirements.

Shape the future of SME! We have launched the 2026 Member Survey, and we want to hear from you.

Changes in silica dust limits are expected to reshape mining’s safety and compliance landscape. The new Mine Safety Health Administration limits will demand continuous monitoring, smarter controls, and disciplined operations to protect worker health.

ESCO’s latest ripping innovation – the Nexsys® Ripper System – coupled with premium grade alloys and industry-leading manufacturing, delivers advanced performance on D11 dozers.

Emerging market economies recorded a sharp upswing in manufacturing costs, as the outbreak of war in the Middle East led to widespread increases in the price of fuel, transport and other commodities, as well as a rise in US dollar-denominated import price

As part of proEXPLO 2026, the field trip “Tectonics and Basin Architecture: Structural Controls for Mineral Deposit Exploration in the Morococha-La Oroya District” will take place from May 8 to 10, 2026, along the Lima-San Mateo-La Oroya-Lima route.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending April 4, 2026.

Implementation of a previously approved federal rule meant to help prevent black lung in the nation’s coal miners has been delayed indefinitely, according to an update posted this week in the Federal Register.

The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum has opened a new exhibit tracing a century-old industrial medical disaster that continues to impact coalfield communities today.

NIOSH’s Mobile Occupational Safety and Health Unit will be in your area soon to conduct black lung screenings. All coal miners are encouraged to stop by the mobile unit and participate in this free health exam.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association’s annual conference is approaching fast!

To quickly and efficiently enable customers to order and receive Perkins genuine parts, Perkins eCommerce has launched six new distributor storefronts, with more on the way throughout 2026.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 13 (March 28) has been posted.

A special "Thank You" to our sponsors, speakers, and attendees of the Association's Annual Mining Symposium and Congratulations to our Mine Safety and Environmental Excellence Award winners and Coal Hall of Fame Inductees.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending a mobile lab to test for black lung and other ailments common to coal miners in Alabama. The CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Health has screenings scheduled in Sumiton today.

The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted to maintain the quarterly dividend of one dollar and fifty-one cents ($1.51) per share of common stock payable May 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 20, 2026.

According to information released by WORLD COAL on April 3, disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies are driving growth in coal demand as rising natural gas prices trigger a fuel switch.

Federal permits for a Colorado coal mine expansion were upheld by a federal appeals court Tuesday that ruled the US Interior Department didn’t need to investigate the area before issuing approval.

The Annual Energy Outlook 2026 (AEO2026) explores medium- and long-term alternative futures in the United States through 2050.

Our Annual Energy Outlook 2026 provides modeled projections of domestic energy markets through 2050.

The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame inducted its newest class of honorees during a ceremony on March 31, 2026.

During the West Virginia Mining Symposium and Coal Show, the West Virginia Coal Association recognized and celebrated “Exemplary Mine Safety & Environmental Excellence” achievements of mining industry operations across the state.

Becoming a sponsor is a great way to showcase your business. All sponsors will appear on all promotional material along with other advantages depending upon the size of the sponsorship.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has announced that it will hold its first quarter 2026 investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

As the world grapples with yet another global energy shock, one reality is becoming increasingly clear: China prepared for this moment and is emerging as a winner.

Two coal miners died in separate underground accidents last Thursday evening and Friday morning. The West Virginia Office of Miner’s Health Safety and Training has released its initial findings.

Last week, two West Virginia communities suffered losses that have become much rarer — thank goodness — but still are thought of as something to be accepted as a risk taken by those who work in our coal industry.

The world often celebrates engineering breakthroughs — the towering bridges, life-saving technologies and infrastructure that transform communities.

As West Virginia celebrates its history and birthday, the town of Madison is celebrating the Mountain State’s strong tradition of coal mining.

India's coal demand from power plants is set to rise by 11.5% in the April to June quarter amid the peak electricity demand season in the country in May and June.

Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz continue to be limited causing oil storage to fill quickly in countries that rely on the waterway for exports.

The 29 men who lost their lives in an underground explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine 16 years ago were honored in ceremonies Monday in Beckley, WV.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration published its April Short-Term Energy Outlook this week, examining the implications of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

On March 12, 2026, a contract mechanic died after the boom of a drill mast rolled, struck, and pinned him.

As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz wreaks havoc on fossil-fuel supplies across the world, a prominent narrative in western media has been that low-carbon energy has helped mitigate the worst of the impact on China.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the Mine Safety and Health Administration has renewed its longstanding alliance with the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.

We Energies is once again delaying the retirement of two aging coal units at its Oak Creek Power Plant.

Even if the Iran war ended now and the Strait of Hormuz reopened, the crisis has lasted long enough to bring a meaningful and damaging toll worldwide.

Global metallurgical coal markets remained rangebound as participants digested recent trades and monitored the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Fuel dependence is redrawing the global power landscape, exposing import-reliant markets to acute cost and reliability risks while insulating domestically resourced systems.

Compass Wire Cloth has completed its acquisition of Sefar Corporation's screening division in Gray, Georgia, expanding the company's manufacturing reach into the Southeast United States.

We updated our Taiwan Analysis Brief. Taiwan’s gross domestic product grew by 5.3% in 2024, while its population declined slightly to 23.2 million people.

More than 40 people have been trapped underground after a strike on a coal mine in the Russia-controlled Luhansk region, a Moscow-installed official said on Monday, blaming the attack on Ukraine.

In 2010, 29 men lost their lives in a coal dust explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Raleigh County, making it one of the worst coal mining disasters in West Virginia history.

Peabody Energy Corporation said first-quarter 2026 sales volumes from its Centurion Mine are now expected to total about 250,000 tons, falling short of prior expectations due to greater-than-anticipated mine commissioning challenges.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently axed measures meant to reduce pollution from coal plants.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a new contract to manage and operate Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF) located in Newport News, VA.

SESCO has announced their training schedule for 2026.

We updated our Day-Ahead Power Price and Volume Reports for select ICE (Intercontinental Exchange) hubs through March 31, 2026.

The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame inducted its 28th class on Tuesday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.

Virginia’s seven Central Appalachian coalfield counties — Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell and Wise — collectively lost 7,208 people between the 2020 census and the July 2025 estimate, a decline of 4.0 percent in five years.

Although he passed away almost two years ago, CoalZoom has just learnt of his passing. Harry ‘Hunter Skins’, ‘Skinny’, ‘Butch’ McGinnis was born in Fairmont, WV April 3,1940 and died unexpectedly July 17, 2024 at the age of 84.

In California, the Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal, or OBOT, is a proposed facility that will receive raw materials like iron ore, cement, and coal from all over the country.

The inherent risk to economies relying on oil and LNG shipped from the Gulf has been laid bare.

Nowhere close to the fighting in Iran, West Virginia's coal industry still is feeling the impact of the international situation.

The deaths came Friday morning in Marshall County and Thursday evening in Raleigh County.

The West Virginia Coal Association has congratulated Frontieras North America on the groundbreaking of its new $850 million commercialized FASForm facility, marking a major milestone for advanced coal-based technologies and the state’s industrial future.

Ground was broken Thursday on an $850 million facility in Mason County, West Virginia where will be converted into other products and sold around the world, officials said.

A new $850 million energy project in West Virginia aims to redefine how coal is used.

Visitors are stepping back in time as the Lackawanna Coal Mine reopens its doors for tours near Scranton, PA.

LNG disruption is driving coal markets, as higher gas prices trigger switching.

The coal company touting its Brook Mine near Sheridan as “perhaps” containing the nation’s largest “unconventional deposit of rare earth elements” faces a class action lawsuit from investors.

Frontieras North America broke ground Thursday on a commercial facility in Mason County, WV that will use a new patented process it says brings hope to the coal industry.

Customers in Japan, Korea and Taiwan are pleading with Peabody for additional shipments, so they can avoid energy shortages by switching more power generation to coal instead of natural gas, says Jim Grech, chief executive of Peabody Energy.

For those of us who spend a great deal of time watching developments in the mine safety world, this is a fascinating moment.

President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation to strengthen tariffs imposed on imported steel, aluminum, and copper in order to more effectively address the national-security threat posed by such imports.

A miner at Horse Creek Eagle Mine in Raleigh County, W.Va. has passed away following an accident on Thursday evening when a piece of rock struck him.

Frontieras plans to build a new plant a few miles north of Point Pleasant, and they will use a well-known West Virginia resource.

Frontieras North America says they’re finally ready to produce energy in West Virginia.

Nowhere close to the fighting in Iran, West Virginia's coal industry still is feeling the impact of the international situation.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently made stops across West Virginia in Beaver, Charleston, and Morgantown.

Epiroc is introducing the new generation PowerROC T25 surface drill rig. The upgraded MKII version includes several major improvements that will benefit quarry and aggregate operations.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending March 28, 2026.

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told leaders of the coal industry in West Virginia that real work towards permitting reform could make it out of Congress before the end of the year.

NIOSH will provide free, confidential black lung screenings for coal miners in Virginia on April 7. The screenings will take place at Stone Mountain Health Services in Vansant from 8 am to 3 pm.

On September 2, 2025, a blaster was loading holes from the ground when a piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him.

Komatsu's mining equipment supports essential mineral production for modern infrastructure. The facility represents American manufacturing strength. NAM praised Komatsu's investment in North American jobs and infrastructure.

Ticket prices increase at 11:59 p.m. April 2, 2026 for 2026 West Virginia Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium.

In the second half of March, the coking coal market reacted to rising freight rates caused by the conflict in the Middle East, leading to higher prices for this raw material; however, demand did not support this trend.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently made stops across West Virginia in Beaver, Charleston, and Morgantown.

West Virginia’s two U.S. senators and coal operators anticipate more positive news for the industry during the final two years of Donald Trump as president.

Welcome to the new Collegiate Mine Rescue Training episode of Think About This, created for you by CORESafety TV and the National Mining Association (NMA).

On August 25, 2025, a miner died after the haul truck he was driving went over a berm along the haul road, over a highwall, and overturned into water in the pit.

The last cargoes of liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, the source of a fifth of global LNG production, set sail a month ago, before America and Israel attacked Iran.

Exports totaled 93 MMst in 2025, compared with 108 MMst in 2024. Thermal coal exports fell by 18%, and metallurgical coal exports fell by 11%.

Global manufacturing continued to grow in March, according to PMI survey data, the rate of expansion slowing but displaying encouraging resilience in the face of surging energy prices and supply delays.

The Upper Big Branch Mine Remembrance Ceremony will be held in part of Raleigh County, WV at the beginning of April.

Italy's parliament voted Tuesday to delay the closure of the country's coal-fired power stations by over a decade, a move experts slammed as "worrying" political propaganda.

The workers of a bankrupt Pike County coal producer have sued the company to recover back pay and benefits.

Despite the U.S. emerging as the world’s largest oil producer and a net exporter, consumers are finding out record U.S. production is little buffer against a global oil shock. U.S. oil, gasoline and diesel prices are surging from the conflict in the Middl

U.S. Sen. Jim Justice made an appearance Tuesday during the West Virginia Coal Association Annual Mining Symposium and Coal Show.

The evolving war in the Middle East has triggered an abrupt rise in oil and gas prices that will likely provide a temporary boost for mineral-producing U.S. states’ economic output.

West Virginia Office of Energy is working on the state’s long-term energy plan that must find a balance between the state’s major fossil fuels, while critics say there is too much focus on base-load over renewables.

Reid has had two careers serving coal and during the first one, he was President of American Longwall in Abingdon, VA, for sixteen years, driving the company from 5 to 250 employees.

Nations in Europe and Asia are delaying coal phase-outs and lifting restrictions. The resurgence could be long-term, analysts say.

In the month since the war in Iran began, the global price of coal has jumped more than 20%.