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Judges Question Coal Plant Emergency Orders

A federal appeals court in Washington appeared skeptical of a Trump administration emergency order extending the lifespan of a Michigan coal plant.

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U.S. Industrial Natural Gas Consumption Expected to Hit Records in 2026 and 2027

We forecast U.S. industrial natural gas consumption will climb to record highs through 2027 in our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.

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Canada: New National Electricity Strategy Mentions Coal Once as Saskatchewan Pushes Towards Revival

As Saskatchewan moves ahead on a plan to revitalize its coal-fired power plants, coal is mentioned only once in the federal government’s new power strategy in an item surrounding phase-out efforts.

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States Across the Midwest are Fighting Over This Michigan Coal Plant

A week before the Campbell plant's final day, came the order from President Donald Trump's administration: Keep it running.

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Rosebud Coal Mine in Montana Has Laid Off More Than 60 Workers After Mild Winter

Following a mild winter, mining company Westmoreland laid off more than a fifth of its workforce at the Rosebud Coal Mine with 27 layoffs in March and 36 layoffs in April. Currently, 223 people work at the mine that provides coal to the Colstrip power pla

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Whitehouse Probes Corrupt Toxic Chemical Exemptions Won by Coal Polluters

An investigation was launched this week into 17 companies operating coal power plants who sought and received corrupt Presidential exemptions from Clean Air Act rules regulating mercury and other toxic chemical pollution.

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NMA TV Mining Minute
NMA-TV On Our Mine(s) - May 15, 2026

What’s on NMA President & CEO Rich Nolan’s mind this week? China trade talks, rare earth supply chains, rising coal demand in Asia and permitting reform here at home.

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NMA Count on Coal
Goodbye LNG, Hello Coal

Global coal trade is surging as the world’s energy crisis continues.

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