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.