The regional U.S. grid operator for 14 central states ?warned on Monday evening that ?it could order rolling blackouts because the power system was on the brink of ?an electricity shortfall due to ?record demand.
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Grid Operator in US Central States Warns of Potential Rolling Blackouts
The regional U.S. grid operator for 14 central states ?warned on Monday evening that ?it could order rolling blackouts because the power system was on the brink of ?an electricity shortfall due to ?record demand. Click To Read More
Proposed First Energy Gas Plant Argued Before WVPSC
The Association spent the biggest part of last week preparing for and participating in the case involving First Energy's newly proposed 2.1 MW, $2.4 Billion gas plant before the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC). Click To Read More
MSHA Fatality Alert - July 21, 2026
On July 1, 2026, a miner died after a longwall shield hydraulically collapsed on him while performing maintenance on the shield. Click To Read More
Retired Mine Workers Protest Retirement Program Cut
Retired mine workers protested in Vincennes, Indiana after learning Peabody Energy plans to end a retirement health care benefit program, a move they say will upend their finances and retirement plans. Click To Read More
Rethinking Motor Architecture: Why Integration Is Becoming a Design Imperative
For decades, industrial motor systems have followed a familiar architecture: a motor paired with a separate variable frequency drive (VFD), connected through wiring, programmed independently, and maintained as two distinct components. Click To Read More
Russian Coal Exports to Turkey Fall 26.9% in January-May 2026
Russian coal exports to Turkey declined sharply in the first five months of 2026 as unprofitable shipments and rising logistics costs weakened Russia’s position in the market. Click To Read MoreNMA TV Mining Minute
NMA-TV Mining Minute - July 21, 2026
The White House moves to eliminate defense procurement waivers for minerals sourced from adversarial nations. Click To Read MoreNMA Count on Coal
Use U.S. Coal to End Russia’s War in Ukraine
As President Trump sat with President Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit earlier today, it was clear the U.S. is engaged in the pursuit of peace between Russia and Ukraine, and willing to offer its assistance. Click To Read MoreForthcoming Meetings Major Coal Companies
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