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Senators Try, Try Again To Get Coal Support Bill Passed By House

A determined group of senators is trying again to pass a bill they say would stabilize electricity costs and provide needed support to the coal industry.

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Two Dual-Fuel Plants in North Carolina American American Coal Boost

Once slated for 2035 retirement, energy reliability through modernization of two dual-fuel plants in North Carolina will extend their lifespan to at least 2040.

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Meet SME's 2026 President: Mary Korpi

Along Michigan’s Upper Peninsula lies the Marquette Iron Range, home to iron mines. Just southeast of the region is the small town of Iron River, where Mary Korpi spent most of her childhood and early adulthood.

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UW SER Researchers Release Publication on Rare Earth Elements in Wyoming and Montana Coal

Researchers at the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) have published a pioneering study in the International Journal of Coal Geology.

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Discover Science: Applications Open for Fall 2026 Undergraduate Internships

DOE is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 term of the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program.

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Megaprojects Expert to Analyze at the World Mining Congress Why They Succeed or Fail

Why do some mining projects succeed while others face delays, cost overruns, or even fail? This is one of the most critical questions facing the global industry and will be the focus of a special block of sessions at the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026.

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NMA TV Mining Minute
NMA-TV Mining Minute - March 12, 2026

Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest electric utility, has submitted a filing to regulators indicating that it may need to keep specific coal plants online longer than planned to help address rising energy demands.

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NMA Count on Coal
A Global Energy Security Shock

The conflict in Iran, which has now spread across much of the Middle East, is roiling energy markets.

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