The WV Coal Association today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of approximately $700 million in federal investment to strengthen America’s coal fleet.

We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending May 30, 2026.

The infusion of $700 million is ‘tiny compared to the billions it will cost to achieve everything,’ analysts say.

MSHA has announced the renewal of its alliance with the Essential Minerals Association to provide education and training that will help protect the health and safety of workers in industrial mineral mines and processing facilities.

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.

MSHA and the National Lime Association has announced the renewal of their alliance that provides information, education, training, and technical assistance to protect worker safety and health specific to lime plants and quarries.