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EPA Advances Cooperative Federalism with Potential Approach for Coal Combustion Residuals Permitting Program

The EPA is seeking public input on a potential new regulatory approach for addressing certain coal combustion residuals units.

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After Biden Denied Alabama Coal Waste Bid, Trump Reverses Course

The EPA has proposed to approve Alabama’s application to take over issuing certain coal waste permits from the agency, part of a trend under President Donald Trump to transfer more authority from the federal government to states.

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EPA Proposes Broadening, Expediting Coal Ash Relief Nationwide

The EPA will unveil on Tuesday a new plan to let more coal plants benefit from a pending coal ash rule.

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DOL Says It Will Strengthen Oversight of Black Lung Disability Benefits

The Department of Labor said it plans to improve information collection and oversight of its Black Lung Benefits Program after a recent report described challenges coal miners face in obtaining federal disability benefits.

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American Resources Chosen by U.S. DOE for Rare Earth Recovery Pilot

American Resources Corporation has been selected by DOE to enter award negotiations under the Mines & Metals Capacity Expansion – Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities funding opportunity.

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EIA's Weekly Coal Markets Report

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

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NMA TV Mining Minute
NMA-TV Mining Minute - July 13, 2026

They’re baaaaack. Congress returns to Washington with the clock ticking on permitting reform.

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NMA 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.

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