Register now to hear the amazing group of industry personalities cover a wide range of subjects at the Bluefield Coal Symposium.

US-Australian coal producer Coronado Coal will boost coal sales during July-December despite logistical challenges, as it maintains its output guidance of 16.4mn-17.2mn t for 2024.

MSA Safety has introduced the V-Gard H2 safety helmet. This latest addition to MSA's V-Gard line features the Mips brain protection system, enhancing the helmet's safety capabilities.

The seaborne metallurgical coal market will likely remain rangebound in the third quarter as ample cargo supplies offset the fears of tight supply following a mine incident, while the market awaited India's return for post-monsoon procurement.

Coal is a baseload power generation fuel that provides reliable energy for our power grid. As the heat ticks up in the summer, it’s even more important to have all of our energy options available, including coal.

China's green ammonia capacity is in focus as it plans to decarbonize coal-based power -- among its biggest polluting sectors -- using new technologies, with market participants awaiting more policy clarity.

Arch Resources Inc. reported Thursday that thermal coal shipped from Wyoming’s energy-rich Powder River Basin faltered again in the second quarter of 2024, but is expected to rebound in the second half of the year.

Arch Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ARCH) has reported net income of $14.8 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $77.4 million, or $4.04 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

SME will award grants and fellowships to tenure-track professors and Ph.D. students seeking the financial support needed to earn their Ph.D. to begin a career in academia or assist with securing tenure at their university.

Manufacturing competitors Caterpillar and John Deere are implementing layoffs as material prices rise across the industry, say experts familiar with the sector.

Growing global electricity demand is keeping coal consumption steady despite a sharp increase in low-carbon power, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.

The Blackwater rail line in Queensland, Australia will be closed for up to two weeks because of maintenance, which will restrict coal deliveries to the key port of Gladstone.

The time to register is now to hear the all-star lineup of speakers at the one-of-a-kind Bluefield Coal Sympodium, while at the same time earning 10 PDHs.

EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending July 20, 2024.

In 2011, Randall Atkins made a bold move. He bought an old coal mine outside Sheridan, Wyoming, for about $2 million without even seeing it first. He hoped it might make a small profit, but what he found was extraordinary instead.

Twenty-seven states, including West Virginia, today filed motions with the U.S. Supreme Court to stay EPA’s carbon rule that was finalized in early May.

WV Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning about the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County.

US tax credits for carbon capture and storage and carbon capture, utilization and sequestration will likely continue no matter what political party wins the 2024 presidential and congressional elections.

The Pennsylvania House Republican Committee hosted a hearing today on the positive impacts of coal in an unusual venue.

Coal industry leaders gathered with the PA House Republican Policy Committee for a Wednesday hearing on “The Positive Impacts of Coal” held hundreds of feet underground in a Greene County mine where bituminous coal has been produced for over 150 years.

This announcement builds on more than $20.4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda allocated to the Alabama in fiscal year 2022.

The collapse in coal production continues out of the state’s energy-rich Powder River Basin in northeastern Wyoming.

High-volume belt conveyor systems are among the most hazardous pieces of equipment in any bulk handling operation.

The Bluefield Coal Symposium combines an all-star lineup with a very affordable price plus 10 PDHs.

A new, bipartisan energy and mine permitting bill from Senators Joe Manchin and John Barrasso is a critical step forward to addressing a host of delays and obstacles derailing urgently needed projects.

MSHA conducted a POV screening of mines for a 12-month enforcement period ending April 30, 2024, and identified Mine No. 39 in McDowell County, W.Va., met the initial POV criteria for the existence of a pattern of violations under section 104(e) of the Mi

On December 14, 2023, a miner died while preparing to repair flanges on the feed box. In the process of lowering the chute into the maintenance position, the chute pinned the miner between the chute and the handrail.

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to issue an emergency stay preventing implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s power plant rules.

As Vice President Kamala Harris marches toward the Democratic nomination, climate advocates like what they see.

Coal markets are stabilizing following recent years of uncertainty unleashed by the global energy crisis.

Despite the rapid expansion of renewables, the huge growth of electricity demand in key economies indicates the world’s consumption of coal will stay largely stable this year and next.

The 2024 International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is set to be the largest and most impactful in its history.

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has listened to testimonies from numerous energy, mining and environmental players.

The WV Public Service Commission has ordered the state's four electric utilities to "continue to pursue all reasonable fuel procurement methods and energy efficiency programs that may reduce energy costs for ratepayers."

Hot weather is driving up coal consumption, and coal production is expected to follow suit, according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The Bluefield Coal Symposium combines top-shelf speakers at a very affordable cost. No where else in the Nation can so many industry leaders be heard including no less than four coal operators CEOs and the leaders of six industry associations.

MSHA has completed an extensive 12-month safety and health screening of mines nationwide, targeting chronic violators showing a disregard for miners' health and safety.

This bipartisan legislation will strengthen American energy security by accelerating the permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects of all types in the United States.

DOE has announced up to $65 million for Connected Communities 2.0, a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to drive innovation to manage growing building, transportation, and industrial electric loads on the grid.

West Virginia plans to grant Cleveland-Cliffs $50 million toward operations of its Weirton facility.

Research presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 21st Annual Meeting highlights the role of socioeconomic variables and their role in successful recovery after stroke surgery, specifically the impact of living in a coal-mining cou

NMA has issued a statement from Rich Nolan, NMA president and CEO, on the news that Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W. Va.) and John Barrasso (R.- Wyo.) have advanced a bipartisan permitting package in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

National Mining Association (NMA) president and CEO Rich Nolan said on Monday that maintaining the status quo on mine permitting was no longer viable and urged immediate reform of the process.

Liebherr Mining Equipment is investing $72.3 million in order to expand its operations in Right to Work Newport News and Hampton, Virginia.

On July 26, 2023, a miner suffered serious injuries when he lost control of the pickup truck as it ascended a haul road. The victim died several months later from his injuries.

A consortium led by Singapore’s Golden Energy and Resources has secured $850 million to buy South32’s Australian coking coal assets, two sources told Reuters, as private credit continues to fill a funding gap for the largely debanked sector.

Ukraine's largest producer of coking coal, OJSC Pokrovske Mine Management, part of Metinvest holding, is preparing to launch a new longwall with reserves exceeding 2 million tonnes, Ukrainian media reported, citing the company's post on social media.

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending July 19, 2024.

Orica is preparing for MINExpo International 2024, the premier event for mining professionals, set to take place from September 24th to 26th at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is accepting applications for more than $10.5 million in state grants for safety and health training and retraining of miners.

AI systems vary widely in energy consumption depending on their complexity and usage, but they generally require significant amounts of electricity to process and analyse data efficiently.

West Virginia races could further strengthen coal’s dominance and slow the national transition to clean energy.

Those wishing to attend this truly one-of-a-kind event should make their reservations for hotel rooms immediately to avoid disappointment!

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 28 (July 13) has been posted.

The surging demand for energy in the U.S. is growing significantly for the first time in decades. Experts say it is forecast to hit record highs both this year and next year — creating more planet-warming emissions.

As the giant machines churned through the deep rock, coal miner Kevin Weikle found a way to conceal the toxic dust that bombarded his lungs for hours at a time.

Coal is expected to continue to be the backbone of the Indian energy system for the next two decades and the phase-down of the dry fuel will be heavily dependent on the import of critical minerals required for clean energy and battery storage.

The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) Seyed Miad Salehi announced that Russia's coal was exported to India through Iran's railway for the first time.

In a victory for President Joe Biden's administration, a federal appeals court on Friday ruled that a new federal regulation aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants can remain in force as legal challenges continue.

Mineral supply chains are reshaping how we think about energy security. Supplies of lithium, graphite, copper and rare-earth elements are already dictating the speed of energy technology deployment and creating new global centers of industrial strength.

Pleasants County Commission President Jay Powell remains confident in the Omnis Pleasants Power Plant in spite of a recent Wall Street Journal questioning whether the plant’s new owner can make good on some big promises.

On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Peabody (NYSE: BTU) will announce results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

The energy intensive industry could spur jobs from building new energy generation sources. A group is saying no to nuclear.

The likely return of the climate phenomenon La Nina, and the associated shift in global weather patterns and temperature extremes, is set to result in a fresh wave of disruption and volatility across key global commodity markets.

More layoffs are coming to surface coal miners in Sweetwater County, just about eight months after the first round of layoffs.

Coal miners will have the opportunity for free and confidential black lung screening next week in Morgantown and Kingwood the week after.

Not a week goes by without another jaw-dropping projection on the speed and scale of power demand growth.

New safety requirements for carbon dioxide pipelines as well as a temporary ban on their construction are now in effect after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a bill that passed the General Assembly earlier this year.

A group of 26 Republicans led by Rep. Lloyd Smucker sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan expressing concerns about the impact of the proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0, which sets new emission standards for coal, oil and gas-fired generating units.

DOE has announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad range of small businesses in 39 states.

"The West Virginia Coal Association is proud to support our delegation and wholeheartedly and enthusiastically approve of the vote they cast for Donald J. Trump for President," said Chris Hamilton, President of the West Virginia Coal Association.

NMA has issued a statement on the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision not to grant a stay of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) CPP 2.0 in State of West Virginia, et al v. EPA, et al. The NMA will now petition the Supreme Court for a stay.

Collaboration within the mining industry has spurred “significant improvement” in reducing fatalities, Mine Safety and Health Administration head Chris Williamson said during a July 10 stakeholder meeting.

MSHA has released results of a Pattern of Violations screening that identifies chronic violators and mine operators that show a disregard for miners’ health and safety.

On June 14, 2024, one firefighter died, and another was injured when a front end loader tire exploded while firefighters fought the equipment fire.

The West Virginia delegation is energized to get out the vote for former President Donald Trump and other Republican candidates down the ballot.

Those wishing to attend this truly one-of-a-kind event should make their reservations for hotel rooms right away.

The state of Wyoming has hired a second major law firm to support its legal fight in coal litigation efforts.

Governor Gordon has announced that the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) selected Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck (Brownstein) to support the State’s coal litigation efforts.

A new report is ?“cautiously optimistic” about global efforts to decarbonize iron and steel production. But a rise in coal-based steelmaking threatens that progress.

The United States has the second longest lead times in the world for developing a new mine for the critical minerals that are vital to the energy transition, according to new report by S&P Global.

Mining activity continued to be strong in the quarter and the orders received increased to MSEK 16 349 (15 436), corresponding to an organic growth of 1%.

The Bluefield Coal Symposium has the theme Using U.S. Coal for a Better America.

Ramaco Resources is close to starting work on a pilot demonstration plant that will convert coal mined from a Ranchester mine into strategic rare earth minerals.

A new report, Mine Development Times: The U.S. in Perspective, released today by S&P Global found that it takes an average of 29 years to bring a mine online in the United States – longer than any other country except Zambia, which takes 34 years.

Please fill out the Official 2024 Voter Ballot and return to candicecotter@knighthawkcoal.com.

Discovering drone-powered solutions that give you better data. Sitting in the driver’s seat of the newest excavators.

The campaign trail is about to be filled with contrasting visions of the nation’s energy future.

The energy intensive industry could spur jobs from building new energy generation sources. A group is saying no to nuclear.

DOE has announced nearly $10 million for two projects that will help lower the costs and reduce the environmental impact of producing rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials from coal, coal wastes, and coal by-products.

DOE has announced nearly $10 million for two projects that will help lower the costs and reduce the environmental impact of producing rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials from coal, coal wastes, and coal by-products.

In 2024 the National Mine Rescue Association (NMRA) celebrates 100 years dedicated to Mine Rescue.

“We want to invite all of our golfing friends attending the Symposium to treat yourself to a great round of golf at the beautiful but demanding links at Fincastle in Bluefield, Virginia," said Jeff Disibbio, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce.

On January 2, 2024, the driver of an over the road tractor-trailer haul truck died when the trailer tipped over onto the cab of the tractor. The driver was dumping part of the load of gravel from the trailer.

“BLM’s proposed amendment would have a severe impact on Wyoming. Revenue from federal coal leases funds K-12 public education, infrastructure, and other essential services,” the lawmakers wrote in the letter.

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is broadly aligned with the former president on climate and environmental issues, minimizing the threat of climate change and calling electric vehicles a “scam.”

CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE: CEIX) will issue its second quarter earnings release before the market opens on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

On July 16, EPA announced the selection of 38 grant recipients across the country, totaling nearly $160 million, to support efforts to report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials and products.

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The amount of coal transported in the United States decreased 8% in 2023, continuing a trend in which coal shipments have generally decreased over the past two decades as coal’s share of power generation has declined in the United States.

EIA forecast an increase in use of coal for power consumption in the U.S. this year, with use dropping back to about 2023 amounts in 2025.

China aims to avoid coal shortages during the peak summer demand season by stockpiling coal and increasing production.

The Third Plenum is one of China's most important political gatherings focused on economic reforms and is being closely watched by financial markets this year for major announcements on policy.

“All coal people planning to attend MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® are invited to attend the Bluefield Coal Symposium in Princton, WV,” said Bill Reid, Symposium Chair.

The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that would affect the attempt to stop the silica rule.

Rajant Corporation have completed another round of successful underground mine testing at Sudbury, Canada’s NORCAT health and safety center.

OSMRE Principal Deputy Director Sharon Buccino traveled with Wyoming DEQ staff to view the high-quality reclamation being completed at Title V active coal mine and Title IV Abandoned Mine Land sites in Wyoming.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has announced that it will hold its second quarter 2024 investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Hitachi Construction Machinery announces a new fleet management system, Solution Linkage (SL) CONNECT, to meet the real-world needs of modern worksites.

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending July 12, 2024.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 27 (July 6) has been posted.

Pleasants County Commission President Jay Powell has said the Quantum Pleasants, owned by California-based Omnis Fuel Technologies, should be able to show within 30 days whether its proprietary “quantum reformer” technology is viable.

The funds will go to education and training programs addressing safety hazards affecting the mining community.

They look shiny, black, or brownish-black and exist in underground formations known as “coal seams” or “coal beds.”

If you’ve ever been inside a West Virginia coal mine, you know how dark it can get. The coal absorbs any light that makes it into the depths, creating an intense darkness.

“There is only one month to go before this truly one-of-a-kind event and we hope everyone wishing to attend will make their reservations for hotel rooms before July 19,” said Bill Reid, Symposium chair.

Colorado legislators said coal communities should be helped in the energy transition. This agreement with Craig and Moffat County provides a picture of what that looks like in practice.

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) will report its second quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Following BHP’s withdrawal of its bid for Anglo American, attention turns to the sale of Anglo’s metallurgical (met) coalmine assets.

Electra Mining Africa 2024 is set to be one of the biggest Electra Mining Africa exhibitions to date with over 850 companies exhibiting across six exhibition halls and four sizable outside exhibit areas.

Recent levels of respirable dust nearly four times the acceptable limit at a New South Wales open cut coal mine has caused the state regulator to issue a warning to operators.

NMA President and CEO Rich Nolan Has Made a Statement On Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump

The Bluefield Coal Symposium has the theme Using U.S. Coal for a Better America.

Nearly one year after Gov. Jim Justice celebrated steam rising from the cooling towers at the Pleasants Power Plant after the coal-fired plant nearly closed for good, there are new questions about a project at the plant to produce graphite and hydrogen.

American Electric Power has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the supply of coal to one or more of its generating stations in multiple coal regions.

As gas and electric companies transition away from fossil fuels, South Dakota officials stress reliability of resources in extreme weather.

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is quick to tell the federal government not to interfere with the free market, but he has a hard time taking his own advice.

“One of the goals of the Bluefield Coal Symposium is to lift up the spirits of those serving the coal industry and what better way to do this is with great music,” said Bill Reid, Symposium Chair and Managing Editor of CoalZoom.com.

NMA, along with a broad coalition, today filed in the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming to challenge the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Conservation and Landscape Health rule.

As black lung continues to kill coal miners, House Republicans moved to block enforcement of a life-saving safety rule.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a proposed national heat illness and injury prevention standard.

The coking coal mine in West Cumbria was approved under the last government in 2022 by Michael Gove - but the Labour government said it won't defend the plans when a legal challenge is heard in the High Court next week.

Standing in front of a Soviet-era industrial elevator, ready to descend 2,000ft for a gruelling six-hour shift at a coalmine in eastern Ukraine, Ludmyla Bashkatova looked unfazed.

EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending July 6, 2024.

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee has held a hearing titled, “The Response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse on March 26, 2024.”

Down a long gravel road, tucked into the hills in West Virginia, is a low-slung building where researchers are extracting essential elements from an old coal mine that they hope will strengthen the nation's energy future.

The question explored by the article was whether the approach, which could be cutting edge, is actually financially viable.

The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that would affect the attempt to stop the silica rule.

One of the Polish coal miners who were injured when a tremor struck the Rydultowy coal mine on Thursday has died in hospital, a mining official in southern Poland said. At least 17 miners were reported injured in the accident.

The Bluefield Coal Symposium is a one-of-a-kind event, which provides a unique opportunity to dig into coal’s future. Never before has such a top-level group of industry leaders been assembled to look into the future role of the coal industry.

Arch Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ARCH) will discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results in an investor conference call on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

West River Conveyors will be appearing at the Illinois Mining Institute Annual Meeting and the Bluefield Coal Symposium later this year.

Alpha to Announce Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on August 5

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have made a significant leap in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.

Applications are currently being accepted for the Spring 2025 term of two programs offered by DOE's Office of Science (SC): the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program.

"American mining - and the American miners at its heart - is the foundation of our nation's economy," said Rich Nolan, NMA president and CEO.

Full Year 2023 Export Met Coal Shipments, Pricing and Destinations

We would like to issue a correction regarding the date for the upcoming Silica Stakeholder Meeting.

In the demanding and hazardous environment of the mining industry, safety is of paramount importance, without exception.

One miner died and one was still trapped underground after a pit in southern Poland was struck by an earth tremor, mine owner PGG said on Thursday evening.

“One of the highlights of the Symposium in August is the Coal Discussion Panel,” said Bill Reid, Symposium Chair and Managing Editor of CoalZoom.com

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), applauded unanimous Senate approval of S. 912, the Mining Schools Act of 2023.

The US energy body forecasts increased electricity production from renewables and coal in the second half of this year due to an expected rise in natural gas prices.

Liebherr will be sharing its latest news, products, services, and innovations for the mining sector at the world’s largest mining exhibition, MINExpo INTERNATIONAL®, this September.

The 32nd Annual Rocky Mountain Mining Institute Tri-State Regional Meeting will be held August 28-29, 2024 in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Eriez® announces the launch of its new SEV series of Suspended Electromagnets, representing a significant advancement in suspended electromagnet design.

Across the country, one grid operator after another is sounding the alarm over soaring power demand, an inability to meet it and the threat posed by early retirements of essential coal capacity.

The Buffalo Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its Final Environmental Impact Statement concerning coal leasing in the Powder River Basin.

The program honors 25 miners who perished in disasters in 2001 at the Jim Walter Resources #5 mine in Brookwood, Alabama, and at the Sago mine in Buckhannon, West Virginia, in 2006.

On April 20, 2023, a contract laborer died while removing the side plate off a shaker screen.

Abstract submission for the MINEXCHANGE 2025 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 127th National Western Mining Conference is now open!

A Hungarian immigrant created a collectively owned coal mine that, for a brief moment, proved an alternative to ruthless and exploitative mining operations of Appalachia in the early 20th century.

“The first aim of the Symposium is to aid the search for zero fatalities in coal mines and Session 1 – The Road to Zero, is dedicated to just that,” said Bill Reid, Symposium Chair and Managing Editor of CoalZoom.com.

Coal-fired generation in the US is expected to be higher this year and in 2025 compared with 2023 levels in response to elevated natural gas prices, government projections released today show.

The future starts today at MINExpo 2024, as Caterpillar plans to showcase industry leading technologies, cutting-edge innovations, and customised solutions for mine sites around the world.

Anglo American (LON: AAL) is said to have formally kicked off the process of divesting its coal assets, enlisting the services of three top banks as part of a broader plan to offload some of its legacy assets.

Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ken Saito said July 9 that the country's power supply and demand will continue to be unpredictable amid severe heat, with the ministry taking appropriate steps to ensure stable supply.

In the first half of calendar year 2024, India’s thermal coal imports escalated to over 95 million tonnes, marking a 13% year-over-year increase, according to BigMint data.

Highlights of EIA's most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 26 (June 29) has been posted.

EIA expects that the United States will generate more electricity from renewables and coal in the second half of this year, as electricity demand and natural gas prices increase.

We have been working with State Republican Party officials to equip West Virginia's Delegates and their alternatives to the GOP Convention with miners' hats decorated with Friends of Coal stickers.

Reminder that the overnight room block for the PEM Seminar drops on Thursday (7/11).

Indonesian coal logistics provider RMK Energy's monthly barge loading volume hit an all-time high in June, supported by favorable weather.

Some of the nation’s biggest mining trade associations are planning to push Congress and the next occupant of the White House to create a new federal agency or entity to streamline permitting, regulation and boost research around mining.

The share of Wisconsin’s electricity generation coming from coal is set to drop from 27% in 2022 to just 13% in 2030, according to a draft report from the state Public Service Commission.

One of the state's most abundant energy resources is a form of soft coal called lignite. Many lignite deposits lie close to the surface, easily reached with modern mining technology.

Firefighters from Benwood, McMechen and Bethlehem were joined by those from Wheeling late Sunday night to tackle a fire at a coal storage silo in Benwood operated by the Ohio County Coal Co., a division of American Consolidated Natural Resources.

“We are expecting heavy registration activity during the next four weeks and we urge that all those interested in attending get their registrations completed to avoid being disappointed,” said Jeff Disibbio, President & CEO of the Chamber.

India will import coking coal from Mongolia on a trial basis from later this month, two sources familiar with the matter said, as New Delhi seeks to diversify imports of the key steelmaking raw material to cut over-reliance on Australia.

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending July 5, 2024.

The company will maintain its existing facilities and employees in Tazewell County, Virginia. Virginia successfully competed against Tennessee and West Virginia for this project, which will create 75 new jobs.

The 2023 Full Year Domestic Met Coal Shipments, Consumption & Pricing; U.S. Coke Production, Pricing, Import and Export Data has been released.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the selection of 38 organizations to receive over $3.6 million in funding for projects under the Environmental Education Grants Program.

One of the surest measures of the health of any industry is how much it ships by rail.

As the demand for critical minerals such as lithium and copper surges, mining trade groups in the U.S. advocate for the revival of the long-defunct Bureau of Mines.

“Register now to hear the amazing group of industry personalities cover a wide range of subjects," said Bill Reid, Symposium Chair and Managing Editor of CoalZoom.com.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA)’s 15th annual Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar is Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Russell County Conference Center, 139 Highland Drive, Lebanon, Virginia.

Across the country, tens of millions of Americans are experiencing the effects of extreme weather events.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the competitive selection of a management and operating contractor for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF).

Interest in the founder of the Dowty Group, one Sir George Dowty (1901- 1975), continues to grow at a significant pace.

Register now to hear no less than four coal operator CEOs.

Money from Congress is being used to build on previously mined sites.

On August 24, 2023, a miner died while preparing a wash plant for relocation. In the process of lowering the feed box into the travel position, the miner was pinned between the feed box and the handrail.

The US Supreme Court issued two major decisions this week impacting EPA’s Ozone Transport Rule and the long standing “Chevron Defference” Doctrine in place since 1984.

The US Supreme Court's conservative majority has thrown out a landmark, 40-year-old precedent under which courts have offered federal agencies significant leeway in deciding how to regulate the energy sector and other industries.

“To provide marketing opportunities for our manufacturing friends, we are making available a limited number of Table Tops for displays at the Symposium on August 12-14,” said Bill Reid, Symposium Chair and Managing Editor of CoalZoom.

Mining trade groups plan to push Washington to revive and expand the long-dormant Bureau of Mines.

Coal power staged a major resurgence in the June quarter, recording its first year-on-year growth in almost a decade amid a “drought” in wind power and increased demand, underscoring the disarray of the country’s transition to low-carbon energy.

Activists are now in their 11th day of action at the World’s largest coal port in Newcastle as they use direct action to draw attention to the impact of fossil fuels on global heating.

EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending June 29, 2024.

Diversified miner Anglo American has declared force majeure on fourth-quarter coking coal deliveries following the June 29 fire at its Grosvenor mine in Queensland, four Asia-based customers said July 5.

We look at how AI is reshaping predictive maintenance in the mining industry, helping cut costs and streamline efficiencies as the sector responds to increased production pressures.

Brookville Equipment Corporation (BROOKVILLE) recently launched its latest mining product, The BROOKVILLE Mining Flat Car.

Tonne-miles (tmi) for Capesize vessels leaving Colombia surged by 142pc over the first five months of 2024, data from analytics firm Kpler show, as Asia-Pacific replaced Europe as the main destination for thermal and metallurgical coal.

Major energy and climate initiatives have led to a clean energy investment boom, supporting progress toward energy security, affordability and decarbonisation goals.

“All coal people planning to attend MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® are invited to attend the Bluefield Coal Symposium in Princton, WV,” said Bill Reid, Symposium Chair.

Norfolk Southern’s Lamberts Point Coal Terminal in Norfolk, Va., set a two-month tonnage record after the collapse of the Key Bridge shut down an export facility at the Port of Baltimore.

Nearly two dozen companies owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice have agreed to catch up on fines owed to the U.S. government from a 2020 settlement over unsafe working conditions at his coal mines, according to a federal court filing.

Heating costs are yet another thing eating a portion of consumer wallets, especially for those living in regions experiencing scorching summer temperatures.

Challengers to federal rules covering a range of industries including mining and farming got a fresh shot on Tuesday at rolling back regulations as the U.S. Supreme Court applied a new standard for reviewing the power of federal agencies.

The Canadian government has approved commodities major Glencore’s acquisition of Teck Resources’ metallurgical coal business, Elk Valley Resources (EVR).

Happy 4th of July from CoalZoom.com and CoalMinerExchange.com!

“We are expecting heavy registration activity during the next four weeks and we urge that all those interested in attending get their registrations completed to avoid being disappointed,” said Jeff Disibbio, President & CEO of the Chamber.

In 2023, 94 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) was consumed in the United States, a 1% decrease from 2022, according to our Monthly Energy Review.

On June 27, 2024, a fire occurred in an underground coal mine after a large quantity of polyurethane foam was injected into a roof cavity.

The Summer 2024 issue is also available. We have now gone completely digital, and this email is being sent to over 1700 members, thanks to some new additions from CoalProTec 2024.

Queensland's largest underground coal mine has been on fire for five days and until all access to the surface is sealed, the inferno will continue.

The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat.

Please join the Mine Safety and Health Administration for our first Silica Stakeholder Meeting in-person or on-line.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) 15th annual Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar is Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Russell County Conference Center, 139 Highland Drive, Lebanon, Virginia.

South African mining firm Anglo American has today informed several steel mills and trading firms that it expects to meet its contracted obligations for the third quarter, Argus has learned.

Many miners in Virginia’s coalfield region may have avoided going underground and remained topside of the earth to procure coal through surface mining, but they were exposed to health issues that underground miners also face.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias based in Bluefield and Princeton, WV says that online registration is now open for the 2024 Bluefield Coal Symposium taking place at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton, WV on August 12-14.

The use of coal in electricity generation in Indonesia and the Philippines reached a record nearly 62 per cent share in 2023, with no sign of slowing down – despite both countries having abundant solar and wind power potential.

Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 25 (June 22) New Data Added: Monthly Coal Exports and Pricing, Global Steel Production.

Epiroc already owned 34% of ASI Mining, which it acquired in 2018. The acquisition regards the remaining 66% of the company.

The West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for August 8 – 10 at the Greenbrier Resort Iin Sulphur Springs, WV.

On July 2, the United States Environmental Protection Agency released the Fifth Edition of Climate Change Indicators in the United States.

In a significant victory for the reliability of the nation’s electricity grid, the U.S. Supreme Court granted state and industry requests to stay enforcement of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Ozone Transport rule.

The new Friends of Coal July Fourth Red, White, and Blue Sticker was designed to reflect the patriotism of our American coal miners and emphasize how important their role has been to our great country over the years.

A new budget year means more money for the Coalfield Expressway Authority to seek more money for the 30-year highway project.

Emergency officials in Barbour County, West Virginia report a coal mine has been closed due to an underground fire.

The Bureau of Land Management’s Kemmerer Field Office seeks public comments involving a carbon sequestration project that will impact land in a three-county area.

Coking coal prices on a fob Australia basis jumped after an August Goonyella deal emerged higher on traders' position-taking, against a background of anticipated supply tightness.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias announced Monday that participants can now register for the three-day event, which will be held Monday, August 12 through Wednesday, August 14 at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton.

Operating in a safety critical and technical industry, Austin Powder has nearly 200 years of industry expertise that has enabled it to build a suite of integrated products and services for the blasting process.

Southwest Virginia’s bucolic scenery is easy to see: steep slopes blanketed with trees; rolling farmland with grazing cattle; closely-clustered single-story homes and places of worship nestled at the feet of continuous mountain ranges.

The West Virginia Coal Association in partnership with America’s Coal Associations has announced the launch of the “Friends of Coal” app.

Wellmore Coal Company took two first place mine rescue contest wins last week.

At the conclusion of the bell tolls for the 21 lives lost on the job last year in West Virginia, the ceremony shifted focus to the 119 lives lost 100 years ago on April 28, 1924.

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending June 28, 2024.

The first Bluefield Coal Symposium since 2018 is now only a month away.

Komatsu has completed its acquisition of GHH Group GmbH (GHH), a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Welcome to the July 2024 edition of CORESafety TV — the online video program from the National Mining Association.

Authorities are racing to seal at least six shafts at the burning Grosvenor Coal Mine as the union warns of the the risk of another explosion.

Russia's coal industry, one of the country's largest raw materials sectors, is on the brink of financial collapse as it grapples with the severe impact of international sanctions.

This deal marks a significant milestone for the Group, expanding its operations from a mining service provider to global mine ownership.

UK-South African mining firm Anglo American has closed its 5mn t/yr Grosvenor coking coal mine in the Bowen basin region of Australia's Queensland, after a fire broke out underground.

A fire at Anglo American (JO:AGLJ)'s Grosvenor metallurgical coal mine in Australia is likely to negatively affect its Australian met coal business, broker Jefferies said in a note on Monday.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, has announced the closure of the Holt Lock to navigation starting at noon on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

An accident on the Blackwater railway system has disrupted coal exports from Australia's 102mn t/yr Gladstone port in Queensland, which may take some time to resolve.

An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed 12 miners while eight were rescued, an official said Wednesday.