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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Coal Markets Release - October 28, 2024
The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending October 25, 2024. Click To Read More
Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 42 (Oct. 19)
The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 42 (Oct. 19) has been posted. Click To Read More
Brazil Seals $30 Billion Compensation Deal With BHP, Vale Over 2015 Dam Collapse
Brazil on Friday signed a 170-billion reais ($29.85-billion) compensation agreement with miners BHP, Vale and Samarco for the Mariana dam collapse in 2015, one of the country's worst environmental disasters. Click To Read More
Immersive Technologies Secures Multiple Workforce Development Contracts for Major Underground Mining Projects
In the second and third quarters of 2024, Immersive Technologies secured contracts to provide workforce training solutions for four significant underground mining projects in the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Indonesia. Click To Read More
China Ramps Up Coal Power as Energy Demand Surges
Although the share of coal in China’s electricity generation has been declining in recent years with the renewables boom, Chinese coal power generation and demand remains strong. Click To Read More
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Reports Third Quarter Financial and Operating Results; Declares Quarterly Cash Distribution of $0.70 Per Unit and Updates Committed & Priced Sales Tons
Third quarter 2024 total revenue of $613.6 million, net income of $86.3 million, and EBITDA of $170.7 million. Click To Read More
West Virginia Coal Miners Need Capito to Step and Up and Fight For Them
We’re making our way through another election season, which means politicians all across West Virginia and the country are singing their praises for coal yet again. Click To Read More
Could the 2024 US Election Revive the Bureau of Mines?
Anxieties around the US’ dependence on foreign critical minerals and the upcoming election has pushed the mining industry to call for the return of centralised governance. Click To Read More
West Virginia Miners Celebrated for Helping Rebuild Western North Carolina Road
The governor of West Virginia applauded miners from the Mountain State on Sunday who he said are helping rebuild in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Click To Read More
Manchin Tours Future Site of Nucor's More Than $3 Billion Factory
The planned more than $3 billion factory represents the single largest private investment in West Virginia history, and when completed, the factory will be one of the largest in the state. Click To Read More
Dodge Industrial: The Future of Bearings in Mining
Discover innovations Dodge has brought to the mining industry, focusing on their motorized torque arm drives, mounted bearings, and power transmission products. Click To Read More
West Virginia Coal Miners Rebuild North Carolina Road Destroyed by Helene
A group of West Virginia coal miners from Alpha Metallurgical Resources spent the week in North Carolina rebuilding a road in Chimney Rock that was washed out. Click To Read More
Another Private Equity Group is Buying an Ohio Coal Plant. Will Anything Change?
Another private equity group is in the process of buying a coal-fired generation plant along the Ohio River that is estimated to be the nation’s most deadly via pollution. Click To Read More
Electric Power Monthly and Electricity Monthly Update—October 2024
EIA released the October 2024 Electricity Monthly Update with data for August 2024. Click To Read More
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $27 Million to Catalyze the Clean Energy Workforce as Part of Investing in America Agenda
“There are over two million American workers in the energy efficiency sector and the demand for their skills continues to grow thanks to the Biden-Harris Investing in America agenda,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. Click To Read More
Report: Coal’s Decline In Electricity Generation Irreversible
Coal’s share of electricity generation continues to shrink and the trend is irreversible, a report says. Click To Read More
Race for Presidency Has No Time for Old King Coal
"King Coal," once dominant in American energy politics, has nearly vanished as a national political force in 2024. Click To Read More
Warrior Met Coal Amends Bylaws, Changes Proxy Rules
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (NYSE:HCC), a company engaged in bituminous coal and lignite mining, has announced amendments to its bylaws, effective October 25, 2024. Click To Read More
Further Decline in the Coal Industry Gives Rise to a New Phenomenon
For some who live in Claiborne County, Tennessee, talking about coal is like talking about politics or religion. Click To Read More
US Thermal Coal Supplies Into India Face Stiff Competition From Cheap Delivered-Petcoke
The availability of cheap high-sulfur petcoke from the US is becoming a cause for concern for US thermal coal suppliers as buyers in India, the top destination for US coal, shun coal in favor of petcoke. Click To Read More
Warrior Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has announced that its board of directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share to be paid on November 12, 2024. Click To Read More
U.S. Businessman Convicted Of Attempting To Export Mining Equipment To Iran
A U.S. jury has convicted a man for conspiring to avoid sanctions imposed on Iran by attempting to ship U.S.-made heavy machinery used in mining to the country. Click To Read More
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $244 Million to Address Legacy Pollution, Revitalize Communities in Pennsylvania Through Investing in America Agenda
The Department of the Interior and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has announced more than $244 million in fiscal year 2024 funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address dangerous and polluting aban Click To Read More
Election 2024 – Early Voting Underway in West Virginia
Early Voting is underway in West Virginia and runs through Saturday, November 2nd. Click To Read More
Providing More Options for Better Hauling
Caterpillar offers mining trucks for every site and application—plus proven technology options, options for services and solutions, and support wherever they are in the world. Click To Read More
Washington's Newest Plan to Revive Coal Country
President Joe Biden is offering the latest plan from Washington to help struggling coal communities: turn mining ghost towns into hubs for clean energy manufacturing. Click To Read More
ABB Brings Robotic Charging to Electric Mining Vehicles
ABB has introduced the eMine Robot Automated Connection Device (ACD), designed to automatically connect and charge electric mining trucks without human intervention. Click To Read More
Get Your Scare On At Cursed Coal Mine
If you’re getting in the Halloween spirit and ready for some thrills and chills – take a spooky ride through Theater West Virginia’s Cursed Coal Mine. Click To Read More
US Data Center Growth Effect on Coal May Be Limited
The US coal industry is pondering ways to respond to the projected boost in domestic power demand linked to planned data centers in the pipeline, but the centers' effect on coal could be mixed or limited. Click To Read More
Coal Prices in the USA Market Expected to Rise Amid Increased Demand and Market Dynamics
The prices of Coal are expected to show marginal increase in the USA market in the month of October. As the presidential elections is around the corner, the USA market is showing nuanced market trends. Click To Read More
Past Presidents Tried to Help Coal Miners. Will Biden Actually Do It?
Climate hawks have long fretted over the economic hole left by the coal industry’s collapse. Some of them wanted miners to learn how to write computer code as a new job. Others pitched new careers in tourism or renewable energy. Many didn’t stick. Click To Read More
US Thermal Coal Suplies Into India Face Stiff Competition From Cheap Delivered-Petcoke
The availability of cheap high-sulfur petcoke from the US is becoming a cause for concern for US thermal coal suppliers as buyers in India, the top destination for US coal, shun coal in favor of petcoke. Click To Read More
Warrior Met Coal Selects BEUMER Group to Build a Long-Distance Overland Conveyor for its Mine Expansion in Alabama
BEUMER Group has been selected by Warrior Met Coal (“Warrior”) to support the expansion of Blue Creek Mine, a new state of the art underground longwall mine of high quality steelmaking coal. Click To Read More
Controlling Belt Conveyor Dust at the Source
The conveyor technology experts at Martin Engineering are responding to the U.S. Mining Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) new dust emissions final rule by offering simple, make-sense solutions for staying compliant. Click To Read More
EIA's Weekly Coal Production Report – October 24, 2024
EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending October 19, 2024. Click To Read More
Company Expects to Break Ground on Hydrogen Producing Coal Plants in 2025
Tim Hawks, a managing partner with a company called TNT Biofuels says the business has plans to place 25 hydrogen producing coal plants in West Virginia. Click To Read More
Nowhere to Go But Down for U.S. Coal Capacity, Generation
Recent projections of sharply higher electricity demand growth are creeping into forecasts for coal plant retirements, prompting some energy analysts to revise their closure outlooks downward. IEEFA is not among them. Click To Read More
Treasury Declines To Fully Include Extraction in 45x Credit
The National Mining Association’s (NMA) President and CEO Rich Nolan commented on updated guidance issued by the Department of the Treasury on the “Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit.” Click To Read More
Alabama Mine Expansion Could Test Biden Policy on Private Extraction of Publicly Owned Coal
An Alabama mining company is taking final steps toward a major buildout of its operations in the central part of the state. Click To Read More
UK: 40th Anniversary of Miners Strike – Durham Cathedral
Forty miners’ banners from across County Durham’s mining communities have gone on display in Durham Cathedral to mark the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-85. Click To Read More
MINExpo 2024 in Review
MINExpo 2024 showcased cutting-edge mining technologies, with a focus on electrification, sustainability and automation. Click To Read More
Kentucky Lawmaker Dies Weeks After Plunging Into an Empty Swimming Pool on a Mower
Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner, known for his staunch support for the coal industry and other causes in his Appalachian district, has died after being injured at home last month when he plunged into an empty swimming pool while aboard a lawn mower. Click To Read More
Tunnel Ridge Mining Under Interstate 70 to Happen Again in December
The Tunnel Ridge Mine soon will be longwall mining again under Interstate 70, and this time it’s going to affect the eastbound lanes east of the Pennsylvania line, according to Ohio County Chief Deputy Nelson Croft. Click To Read More
Leading the Way Toward Safe and Sustainable Mining Solutions
Fusion of progressive technology and environmental innovation has given rise to a new era in mining. Click To Read More
Eriez® Releases Animation Spotlighting New High-Capacity Vibratory Feeders
Eriez® announces the release of an animation showcasing the features and benefits of its new B-HC (high-capacity) electromagnetic vibratory feeder models. Click To Read More
Thermal Coal Derivative Volumes Reach This Year's Highest Level in September
The volume of thermal coal derivatives traded and cleared by brokers affiliated to the London Energy Brokers Association reached this year's highest level in September as prices remained volatile in the Atlantic region. Click To Read More
The Numbers Aren’t Adding Up
At the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s annual Reliability Technical Conference on Oct. 16, the nation’s top grid reliability expert sounded like a doctor delivering grim news. Click To Read More
SPARKZ and UMWA Announce $9.8 Million Department of Energy Grant for First-of-a-Kind Domestic Lithium Battery Material Production Facility in West Virginia
SPARKZ an innovative next-generation battery manufacturer, and the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) has announced the awarding of a $9.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Click To Read More
Coal Plants an Alternative to Boost Clean Energy Transition
In the era of clean energy transition, solar energy gains momentum in the energy market. Renewables aim to replace fossil fuels by the end of this decade. Click To Read More
State Electricity Profiles Updated With 2023 Data
EIA has released new State Electricity Profiles. Click To Read More
Cursed Mine With Theatre West Virginia Opens October 23 at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
The Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley partnered with Theatre West Virginia in 2024 to bring The Cursed Coal Mine to Beckley. Click To Read More
Coal Community Groups Ask Harris and Trump for Continued Funding
Fifteen organizations sent a letter this week to both presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, asking for continued federal investments in their efforts to re-energize the economies of coal communities. Click To Read More
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $430 Million to Accelerate Domestic Clean Energy Manufacturing in Former Coal Communities
DOE has announced $428 million for 14 projects to accelerate domestic clean energy manufacturing in 15 coal communities across the United States. Click To Read More
Supreme Court Keeps Pressure on Utilities Burning Wyoming Coal
Wyoming’s fight to extend the life of its coal industry will continue without a reprieve. Click To Read More
Manchin Announces $428 Million for Manufacturing Projects in Coal Communities in West Virginia and Across the Country
Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $430 million to accelerate domestic clean energy manufacturing in coal communities in West Virginia and across the country. Click To Read More
Arch Resources to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Results on November 5
Arch Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ARCH) will discuss its third quarter 2024 financial results in an investor conference call on Thursday, November 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. Click To Read More
Launch of India's Coal Exchange Soon, Says Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy
The plan comes against the backdrop of unprecedented growth in India's coal production but slackening demand. Click To Read More
The Energy Transition Is Powered By — Wait for It — Coal
In what should be one of the least surprising developments, global electricity demand is soaring everywhere as the world moves to electrify everything. Click To Read More
Work Expected to Begin Next Spring on $300 Million Hydrogen Gas Plant in West Virginia
Construction is expected to begin next spring on a multi-million dollar plant that will utilize West Virginia-mined coal to create a hydrogen-based gas for clean electricity. Click To Read More
MSHA Safety Alert - Highwall Failure Accident
On September 30, 2024, a miner sustained permanently disabling injuries while operating a Caterpillar 992K front-end loader (FEL) beneath a highwall. Click To Read More
EPA's Smog Control Plan Faces Fresh Challenge From States
While the Supreme Court usually takes few appeals, the new bid may have greater odds given a recent decision regarding challenges to EPA rules. Click To Read More
Public Utility Commissioners Stress the Importance of Securing America’s Electricity Supply
In the video, five state public utility commissioners describe the danger of recent EPA regulations and the need to maintain electric reliability and preserve America’s coal power plants. Click To Read More
MSHA Safety Alert - Near Miss Dozer Entrapment
On October 10, 2024, a bulldozer fell into a feeder when a bridged coal pile collapsed, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the operator inside the cab. Emergency response efforts were swift and organized, resulting in the successful rescue of the operat Click To Read More
Early Voting Begins Tomorrow October 23, 2024
Early Voting begins tomorrow in West Virginia and runs through Saturday, November 2nd. Click To Read More
Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 41 (Oct. 12)
The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 41 (Oct. 12) has been posted. Click To Read More
The Future of The Coal Industry In West Virginia
The future of the coal industry in West Virginia. Click To Read More
Asian Met Coal Market Rebounds From Multi-Year Lows on China Stimulus
Australian premium hard coking coal prices have rebounded from multiyear lows, supported by demand from China after Beijing announced stimulus measures and followed by a rise in steel prices. Click To Read More
Southeast Asia's Coal Phase-Out Faces Slow Progress
Southeast Asia remains heavily reliant on coal to meet its energy needs, and although some countries have embarked on initiatives to phase out coal-fired power, they will have to overcome considerable obstacles. Click To Read More
DOE Invests $518 Million to Strengthen Nation’s Infrastructure for Permanent, Safe Storage of Carbon Pollution
DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management have announced more than $518 million to support 23 selected projects across 19 states that will fight climate change by developing the infrastructure needed for national decarbonization. Click To Read More
A Partial Victory for Some Consol Retirees, But an Uncertain Path for Others Who Lost Health Care Coverage
Terry Prater was a coal miner at Consol’s Jones Fork mine in Kentucky for 14 years, having left a prior job for this one because of the prospect of lifetime medical benefits. Click To Read More
U.S. Energy Information Administration – Coal Markets Release - October 21, 2024
The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending October 18, 2024. Click To Read More
US Elections Offer Energy Transition Juncture
The 5 November elections are likely to have an outsized effect on the trajectory of US renewable energy growth, electrification of its economy, and investment in climate-related technologies, such as carbon sequestration and clean hydrogen. Click To Read More
The Future of Coal Country: Landscape on the Brink of Change
Montana’s energy economy pits traditional industry against renewable opportunities with billions of tax dollars at stake. Click To Read More
In the Shadow of King Coal
In central Appalachia, where the film takes place, the king’s long reign is coming to an end. Click To Read More
Beyond the Hype: Hydrogen Gets Serious
Low-carbon projects are finding a pathway to final investment decisions (FIDs) through careful renewable power procurement, matching hydrogen production with anchor offtake agreements and state support. Click To Read More
Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Takes Action after Incident at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine
The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) sent a cease and desist letter to the owners of the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek after concluding an inspection following the fatal incident and mine rescue on Thursday, October Click To Read More
Accepting Applications for Summer 2025 Visiting Faculty Program
College and university faculty at emerging research institutions are invited to apply to collaborate with national laboratory scientific research staff on research projects of mutual interest. Click To Read More
Coal Museum Seeks Support For Critical Upgrades
The Bituminous Coal Heritage Foundation, a centerpiece of Boone County, WV’s history, is seeking financial support to maintain its museum in order to continue preserving the area’s coal heritage. Click To Read More
Building on a Legacy of Innovation, the New Cat® Water Delivery System 2.0 Provides Higher Water Output, Allowing Trucks to Run at Higher Speeds
Nearly 20 years ago, Caterpillar changed the dynamics of managing haul roads with the introduction of the Cat Water Delivery System (WDS). Designed to work with an existing Cat truck platform, the system controls dust and addresses underwatering and overw Click To Read More
Six Ministers at the Mining and Metallurgical Forum of Tajikistan
This event is organized with the support of the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Tajikistan, as well as the Main Department of Geology under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. Click To Read More
Mongolian Coal Haul to China Surgest in Mid-Oct; Coal Stocks Rise
The daily coal haul by Mongolian trucks to China rebounded in mid-October after heavy rain disrupted logistics in early September, leading to higher availability of metallurgical coal supplies in China, sources said Oct. 21. Click To Read More
DOE Invests $58 Million to Tackle Climate Change by Removing Carbon From the Atmosphere
The funding will support pilot projects and testing facilities to demonstrate and scale carbon dioxide removal technologies that reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution by removing it directly from the atmosphere. Click To Read More
Liebherr Holds 2024 North America Sales and Training Seminar
Liebherr’s earthmoving and material handling technology team hosted the 2024 North American Sales and Training Seminar in Richmond and Emporia, VA. Click To Read More
Peabody Energy Executive Resigns to Pursue Other Opportunities
Peabody Energy Corp (NYSE:BTU), a company primarily engaged in bituminous coal and lignite surface mining, announced the resignation of one of its named executive officers, Marc E. Hathhorn. Click To Read More
What the Data Center and AI Boom Could Mean for the Energy Sector
Investment in new data centers has surged over the past two years, driven by growing digitalization and the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI), which is expected to continue accelerating. Click To Read More
Information Sessions Added for 2025 MLEF Summer Internship Program
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program is a 10-week summer internship for undergraduate and master’s students in STEM majors. Click To Read More
Doubts Hang Over Miracle Coal Plant Conversion in West Virginia
When Omnis Energy pitched a plan to produce graphite at Pleasants Power Station, they were treated as saviours. Now some are wondering if the project is too good to be true Click To Read More
Officials Talk Past, Present and Future of Coal Mining in West Virginia
West Virginians have long held coal mining in high esteem as many can trace their family’s prosperity back to a single miner. Click To Read More
A Look at the Role of Coal in This Year's Election
With just over two weeks until the election, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have sparred on a number of issues. Click To Read More
Pennsylvania Didn't Plan for the End of Coal. This Community is Trying to Find a Way Forward.
Coal mining has been in decline for decades, and the massive Homer City coal power plant closed abruptly last year. The plant – once the state’s largest – had the capacity to produce 1,900 megawatts of electricity, enough to power about 2 million homes. Click To Read More
China: Smart Tech Set to Help Beef Up Coal Output
As energy demand in China peaks during the winter, Shanxi province, one of the major power hubs in the country, is strengthening efforts to ensure stable coal supply through intelligent transformation. Click To Read More
UK: Banner Show to Mark 40 Years Since Miners' Strike
Forty miners' banners representing North East collieries will go on display to commemorate the anniversary of the miners' strike. Click To Read More
U.S. Coal Company Sues Dali Ship Owner For $100 Million Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Consol Energy, a leading U.S. coal company, filed a lawsuit against Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and Synergy Marine Group, the owner and manager of the Singapore-flagged container ship Dali, claiming over $100 million in damages. Click To Read More
Williams Racing Drivers Try Mining Giants at Komatsu's Arizona Proving Grounds
In a thrilling departure from the high-speed world of Formula 1, Williams Racing drivers Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto, along with team principal James Vowles, traded their sleek FW46 cars for the colossal machines that power the mining industry. Click To Read More
Another Fight with the EPA Over Coal and Natural Gas is Heating Up
The EPA scored a significant victory this week when the U.S. Supreme Court refused a request for an emergency order blocking the agency’s plans for curbing emissions from coal and natural gas power plants from going into effect. Click To Read More
Coal Is Still the Leading Power Source in This State, and It's Not Even Close
One of the largest and most developed countries in the world, the United States is also one of the worst polluters globally. Click To Read More
Maximize Gearbox Life With the Dodge® OPTIFY™ Breather
The new OPTIFY Breather is the connected desiccant breather solution that allows you to tap into the power of the OPTIFY condition monitoring platform to remotely monitor breather status—enhancing gearbox reliability and streamlining maintenance. Click To Read More
Power Up. Fuel Down. – Epiroc is Launching the New PowerROC T35
The new generation PowerROC T35 offers both increased fuel efficiency and faster operations. Click To Read More
Weekly Coal Production Report – October 17, 2024
EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending October 12, 2024. Click To Read More
Duke Backs Off Plan to End Use of Coal at Generating Plants by 2035, Citing Impact on Customers
Duke Energy is backing off its plan to move away from using coal to generate power by 2035 in a move advocates say is harmful to consumers and the environment. Click To Read More
Power Plant Rule Avoids SCOTUS Pause. Will It Survive Surging Energy Demand?
EPA’s power plant rules and rising electricity demand are on a collision course. Click To Read More
Mining Associations Unveil Effort to Simplify Sector's ESG Standards
Mining associations, whose members or participants include almost 100 companies, have launched a 60-day public consultation on a program aimed at providing a consolidated standard for the sector's environment, social issues and governance (ESG). Click To Read More
Biden's Historic Decision: Ending Coal Leasing in Wyoming's Powder River Basin
Wyoming has been the top US coal producer since 1986, supplying around 40% of the nation’s coal from the top ten mines in the Powder River Basin. Click To Read More
Peak Coal Predicted This Year Despite Promises to Quit
Coal has powered the world's factories, heated homes and fueled economies for more than a century - and usage driven by the power sector continues to rise despite global promises to kick the habit and save the climate. Click To Read More
Global Electricity Demand is Rising Faster Than Expected, IEA Says
In its latest “world energy outlook” annual report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that demand for electricity around the world is rising faster than expected, making it harder for countries to cut carbon emissions, the New York Times reports Click To Read More
Discover Science: Applications Open for Summer 2025 Undergraduate Internships
As the nation continues to build a diverse, clean-energy workforce, the Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that applications are being accepted for the Summer 2025 term of two undergraduate internship programs. Click To Read More
West Virginia Public Service Commission Welcomes All Forms of Energy
The Public Service Commission of West Virginia welcomes all forms of energy production. Click To Read More
Caterpillar Safety Services’ New “Mindshift for Leaders” Program Offers Next-Level Thinking About How to Lead and Manage Safety
Caterpillar Safety Services announces its new, five-session “MindShift for Leaders” training program that introduces participants to the principles of human and organizational performance (HOP) and helps implement them to enhance workplace safety. Click To Read More
IMARC: Shaping Mining's Most Important Discussions and Driving Innovation
The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC), now in its 11th year, is seen by industry leaders as one of the world’s most important forums for shaping critical discussions and driving innovation across the global resources sector. Click To Read More
Power Demand from Data Centers Keeping Coal-Fired Plants Online
The U.S. Dept. of Energy has said one data center can require 50 times the electricity of a typical office building. Click To Read More
New Report Examines Coal's Contribution to Advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals in ASEAN
The report presents coal as a resource in the ASEAN region's journey to fuel its economic growth, maintaining social equity, and environmental stewardship. Click To Read More
Peabody to Announce Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Peabody (NYSE: BTU) will announce results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. A conference call with management is scheduled for 10 a.m. CT on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Click To Read More
Supreme Court Allows Rule Limited Pollution From Coal-Fired Power Plants to Remain in Effect
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a Biden administration regulation aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in place as legal challenges play out. Click To Read More
Asian Met Coal Pins Hopes on China Stimulus Measures for Q4 Demand
The seaborne metallurgical coal market faces an uneven demand scenario in the fourth quarter, with the outlook widely seen as a function of China's appetite while participants await the country unveiling the size of its fiscal stimulus measures. Click To Read More
Colorado Crews Set to Extinguish Coal Smoldering Underground at Marshall Mesa Trailhead
The City of Boulder is taking action to extinguish smoldering underground coal that has been active under the Marshall Mesa trailhead for more than 100 years. Click To Read More
U.S. Coal Exports From the Port of Baltimore Rebounded Two Months After Bridge Collapse
U.S. coal exports from the Port of Baltimore rebounded at the end of May 2024, according to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Click To Read More
Power North Dakota's Future Amidst Policy Challenges
Amid evolving global energy landscapes and shifting policy tides, North Dakota's lignite coal industry stands as a bastion of stability and innovation. Click To Read More
How to Reinforce and Recognize Positive Employee Behavior
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NMA Presses Forward in D.C. Circuit Court in Defense of Affordable, Reliable Electricity
NMA has issued a statement from Rich Nolan, NMA President & CEO, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to issue an emergency stay concerning the EPA's Clean Power Plan 2.0 rule, also referred to as CPP 2.0. Click To Read More
West Virginia Coal - Shaping Public Opinion and Policy Plus Radio Spot
Here for your review and use is a new membership report the West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) has prepared to showcase some of the programs and initiatives WVCA is sponsoring under the broad banner of public relations and public outreach. Click To Read More
China’s Still Backing Overseas Coal Plants After Ban, Says CREA
Chinese firms and banks continue to support the expansion of coal power overseas, three years after President Xi Jinping promised to end the practice, according to new research. Click To Read More
EIA: Coal Consumption to Tick Up Following Shoulder Season Decrease
Coal consumption is predicted to continue a months-long downward trend this fall, though it should still account for around a sixth of total U.S. power generation through the end of 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Click To Read More
Last Chance to Get Gala Tickets Before October 17th!
The 37th Annual National Mining Hall of Fame Induction Gala will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Click To Read More
Cummins at MINExpo 2024 Shares How Bridge Technologies Close the Gap Between What's Practical and Possible
At MINExpo 2024, Cummins expanded on how bridge technologies will be used to support the mining industry's energy transition. Click To Read More
Ukraine's Steelmakers Fret as Russians Advance Towards Key Coal Mine
As Russian forces grind their way towards the strategic supply hub of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, they are also approaching a coking coal mine that fires the country's vital steel industry. Click To Read More
China's Shanxi Sees Over Half of Coal Produced by Intelligent Mining
China's major coal-producing province of Shanxi now has more than 50 percent of its coal production capacity achieved via intelligent mining, said local authorities on Monday. Click To Read More
Wolverine Fuels Reopens Utah Coal Mine
US coal producer Wolverine Fuels has reopened Utah's Fossil Rock mine, which had sat idle for 23 years, after the state's coal output fell to its lowest level since 1992. Click To Read More
Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 40 (Oct. 5)
The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 40 (Oct. 5) has been posted. Click To Read More
U.S. Energy Information Administration – Coal Markets Release - October 15, 2024
he Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending October 11, 2024. Click To Read More
Corrected Date For MCPA's 48th Annual Fall Meeting & Awards Banquet
The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association and Virginia Department of Energy's 48th Annual Fall Meeting and Awards Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024 in Lebanon, VA. Click To Read More
Peabody Flags Asia as Top Destination for Prime Met Coal From Australia
Coal shipments from Queensland have their own advantage relative to those from the US East Coast or Canada's West Coast thanks to their geographical proximity to India, which is the center of demand growth, Peabody Chief Marketing Officer Malcolm Roberts Click To Read More
Alpha Announces Third Quarter 2024 Preliminary Sales Volumes and Realizations
Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE: AMR) (“Alpha” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel industry, today announced preliminary sales volumes and realizations for the third quarter of 2024. Click To Read More
CONSOL Energy Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE: CEIX) will issue its third quarter earnings release before the market opens on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Click To Read More
Global Coking Coal Exports to Grow by 6% by 2026
By 2026, total coking coal exports from all major global suppliers are likely to reach 369 million tonnes, up 6% from the 348 million tonnes shipped in 2023. Click To Read More
AI's Thirst for Power Keeps Coal Fires Burning Bright
More evidence has emerged that AI-driven demand for energy to power datacenters is prolonging the life of coal-fired plants in the US. Click To Read More
Montana: Bull Mountain Coal Mine Expansion Challenged in Court
Three environmental groups are suing the Montana Department of Environmental Quality for approving an expansion for the Bull Mountain Mine that would open up more land for coal mining. Click To Read More
WVU Coal Rush Honors WV Miners, Coal Industry
West Virginia’s coal industry and coal miners were celebrated and honored Saturday night in front of a national television audience during the WVU v Iowa State football game, which was broadcast on the Fox network. Click To Read More
Warrior Sets Date for Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Announcement and Investor Conference Call
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has announced that it will hold its third quarter 2024 investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Warrior will release its results following the close of market trading that afternoon. Click To Read More
Warrior Sets Date for Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Announcement and Investor Conference Call
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (“Warrior” or NYSE: HCC) today announced that it will hold its third quarter 2024 investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Click To Read More
Jim Justice Tied West Virginia Coal to Global Financial Capital
West Virginia Governor James C. Justice II seeks to fill the Senate seat left open by Joe Manchin’s retirement. “Big Jim” Justice, like Manchin, is a coal executive and former Democrat. Click To Read More
Years After CONSOL Ended Retiree Benefits, Judge Finds Merit in Case Claiming Miners Were Defrauded
The coal miners who brought the case all worked at CONSOL Energy mines between 1969 and 2014. Click To Read More
SESCO's Election Year Tips for Employers
From now until the polls close on Tuesday, November 5th, politics will be inescapably in the air - and in the workplace. Click To Read More
China’s Coal Imports Jumped to a Record High in September
Chinese imports of coal surged to a monthly high in September, driven by increased consumption and falling international coal prices. Click To Read More
Arch Resources and CONSOL Energy Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Waiting Period in Respect of Pending Merger
The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), in relation to the pending combination of CONSOL and Arch expired at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 11, 2024. Click To Read More
Value of Top 50 Mining Companies Jumps to Second Highest on Record
At the end of the third quarter 2024, the MINING.COM TOP 50* ranking of the world’s most valuable miners had a combined market capitalization of $1.51 trillion, up just under $76 billion from end-June, largely on the back of gold and royalty stocks. Click To Read More
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) will report its third quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Monday, October 28, 2024. Click To Read More
Open House Highlights Coal Mining History in Pennsylvania County
The open house was held at Miners Memorial Park in Ashley on Sunday. Click To Read More
Philippines' Top Coal Producer Plans $5 Biillion Mine Expansion
Semirara Mining and Power, the Philippines’ largest coal producer, said it’s looking to spend 291.4-billion pesos ($5.07-billion) to expand its mines. Click To Read More
Australia's HVO to Seek Short-Term Extension of Key Coal Mine Operations
Hunter Valley Operations, a joint venture between Australia's top coal miners Yancoal and Glencore, is planning to seek a short-term extension for the continuation of its two key coal mining projects from both the New South Wales and federal governments. Click To Read More
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A message from Regina Fairchild, Chairman, Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary. Click To Read More
Elevator Door Was Broken During Colorado Mine Tour Accident That Killed One and Trapped Twelve
The elevator was descending into the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine on Thursday in the mountains near Colorado Springs. Click To Read More
Miners React to West Virginia's Coal Rush Uniforms
The coal industry means so much to the people in the state of West Virginia and has for decades. Most West Virginians have a coal miner or two somewhere in the family and in a lot of cases, mining runs through several generations of the family. Click To Read More
Candidates Jeff Disibbio and Craig Hart Talk Water, Roads and More for Southern West Virginia
In one of the districts hardest hit by the downturn of coal, senate candidates talk about infrastructure, emergency services and development. Click To Read More
West Virginia City Wants Ideas for Proposed Recreational Space Where Old Plant Sits
The City of Fairmont wants to ask residents what should replace the Helmick Manufacturing site on Minor Avenue at a public meeting on Oct. 24. Click To Read More
This Historic Ship Runs on Coal. Can It Find a New Way Forward?
Boarding the S.S. Badger, a 410-foot freight and passenger ferry that crosses Lake Michigan each summer, is like stepping back in time. Click To Read More
Peabody Provides Update on Centurion Metallurgical Coal Mine Development
Peabody has provided an investor presentation on project development and the related integrated mine plan at Centurion, the Company's premium low volatile hard coking coal project located in Australia's Bowen Basin. Click To Read More
US Energy Secretary Highlights AI’s Role in Science, Energy and Security
Following remarks from Secretary Jennifer Granholm, a panel of experts explored AI’s transformative role in tackling major national challenges. Click To Read More
Penn State Hosts International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering
At least 20 miners were killed, and seven others injured, after unidentified gunmen attacked a coal mine in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, according to police reports quoted by local media. Click To Read More
Alabama Secretary of State Doubles Down on Data Mining Operation League of Women Voters
For decades, the League of Women Voters has been referred to as a "nonpartisan" organization. Click To Read More
What to Know About Indiana Mine Accident That Injured Six
Six workers at a Sunrise Coal facility in Knox County, Indiana were injured Friday, law enforcement officials said, after an accident in an underground mine in Bruceville, Indiana. Click To Read More
Indiana Attorney General Says Utility Regulator Can Deny Early Coal Plant Retirements
The powerful Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission can — and should — investigate early retirements of coal-burning power plants, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita wrote in a memorandum of legal guidance released Tuesday. Click To Read More
Trump Promises to Revive Coal in Pennsylvania
“Last year Pennsylvania’s largest coal-fired power plant shut down in Homer City,” Trump said. “Just devastating. They got nothing. A small little community of 1,800 people. Does anyone know where Homer is?” Click To Read More
Indiana Mining Accident
Six Sunrise Coal miners were injured during an underground accident early Friday morning. Click To Read More
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan Joins Bipartisan North Carolina Leaders to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
The Administrator’s visit reinforced the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing support for communities affected by Hurricane Helene, with a focus on the work to restore access to safe, clean drinking water in impacted communities. Click To Read More
WVU Mining Extension Program Celebrates Century-Long Legacy
The WVU Mining Extension program has shaped the mining industry for over a century, advancing safety and providing training while supporting the Mountain State's economic growth. Click To Read More
FLANDERS Opens Mining-Focused Innovation, Technology, and Training Center
FLANDERS has hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of its mining industry focused Innovation, Technology, and Training Center in Carmel, Indiana. Click To Read More
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A message from Regina Fairchild, Chairman, Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary. Click To Read More
Call to Action!
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the proposed mine plan modification for a federal coal lease at Spring Creek Mining in Montana. Click To Read More
AMLER Grant to Provide for Airport Infrastructure Needs
Infrastructure needs for the future Breaks Regional Airport in Buchanan County, VA, received a boost earlier this month as a $1,220,016 AMLER grant to the Breaks Regional Airport Authority was announced for the project. Click To Read More
WV Governor Thanks Commerce Secretary James Bailey for His Tenure, Announces Nick Preservatti as Acting Replacement
Nick Preservatti has been appointed as the acting Secretary for the Department of Commerce. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the West Virginia Office of Energy. Click To Read More
Armed Attackers Kill Twenty Coal Miners in Southwest Pakistan
The attack is the latest in Balochistan province and security concerns are growing in advance of a key international summit in Islamabad. Click To Read More
EIA's Weekly Coal Production Report – October 10, 2024
EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending October 5, 2024. Click To Read More
FOC Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Drive
The Friends of Coal Ladies, who never stop, are preparing for their annual Christmas Giving Program and are in dire need for financial assistance to carry them through this holiday season. Click To Read More
FutureCoal and ACE Report on Coal’s Contributions to UN SDGs
report titled ‘Addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals in the ASEAN Coal Value Chain’, has been jointly released by FutureCoal and ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE). Click To Read More
Mining Fatalities Skyrocket in August, September
Mining fatalities were trending down through seven months of the year. But seven fatal incidents reported by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) in August and another six in September more than doubled the total from the previous seven months c Click To Read More
DOE Releases Carbon Management Strategy, Outlining Steps to Enable These Technologies to Support a Net-Zero Emissions Future
DOE Releases Carbon Management Strategy, Outlining Steps to Enable These Technologies to Support a Net-Zero Emissions Future Click To Read More
WVU Mining Extension Program Boasts Century-Long Legacy of Excellence
After a number of tragic mining accidents in the late 1800s, the state of West Virginia created the Department of Mines in 1905. I Click To Read More
DOE Invests $29 Million to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Accelerating the development of these technologies will advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious climate goals of achieving a carbon-neutral power sector by 2035 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Click To Read More
85% of Banks Are Still Open to Financing New Coal, According to Analysis by the TPI Centre
The TPI Centre, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science, assessed the climate ambitions of 26 major international banks, ten US super-regional banks, and two custodian banks for the State of Transition in the Banking Sector report. Click To Read More
Global Energy-Related CO2 Emissions Set to Peak This Year, Consultancy DNV Says
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the energy sector will likely peak this year due to falling costs for solar and batteries which are encouraging less coal-fired power and oil use, a report by consultancy DNV suggested on Wednesday. Click To Read More
West Virginia Risks $50 Million on Untested Coal Plant Technology
West Virginia has committed $50 million to convert the Pleasants Power Station into a facility that produces hydrogen and graphite from coal without emissions, a plan that faces skepticism due to the company’s unproven technology and financial issues. Click To Read More
WVU's Coal Rush Uniforms Have Significant Meaning
Saturday night’s West Virginia football game against Iowa State at Milan Puskar Stadium has been designated a “Coal Rush” game where fans are urged to wear black. Click To Read More
China's Top Miner to Spend $24 Billion on Coal-to-Oil Project
China’s biggest coal miner announced the construction this week of another massive project to supply feedstock for petrochemicals makers and help clear a prospective surplus of the fossil fuel. Click To Read More
Ukrainian Steel Made from Appalachian Coal
Too often lost in debate about the nation’s energy future is the supreme importance of energy security and the vital role of American energy production to both America and our allies. Click To Read More
Russia's Coal Industry Crisis Deepens Amid Western Sanctions
The Russian coal industry, one of the largest resource sectors of the economy, has hit a deep slump. Coal companies are drastically reducing production, and the industry is facing its worst crisis in 30 years, according to the Moscow Times. Click To Read More
Mountaineer Game Day Coal Rush Statewide Sponsorship This Saturday
West Virginia University will host nationally ranked Iowa State this Saturday (October 12) in the “Energy Appreciation” game with employees of energy companies offered discounted tickets. Click To Read More
MSHA Final Report Issued for Fatality on May 31, 2024
Two of the four roof fall fatalities in the past 3 years have occurred when miners traveled or worked under unsupported roof. Click To Read More
Gas Pushes Half Of U.S. Power, Leaving Little For Coal
Hotter weather, low natural gas prices and new natural gas power plants combined to push gas toward the 50 percent mark in U.S. electricity generation over the summer. Click To Read More
Register To Vote By Next Tuesday
Next Tuesday, October 15 is the last day to register to vote for the November 5th General Election. Click To Read More
PLEASE HELP!
A message from Regina Fairchild, Chairman, Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary. Click To Read More
CONSOL Energy Shares Target Raised, Keeps Buy on Bullish Outlook
On Monday, CONSOL Energy Inc (NYSE:CNX). (NYSE:CEIX) saw its stock price target increased by B.Riley from $109.00 to $138.00, while the firm kept a Buy rating on the stock. Click To Read More
Fatality Is 2nd In Recent Months At West Virginia Mine
A Taylor County, WV coal miner was killed on the job, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday, the second fatally injured in recent months at the same mine. Click To Read More
A WV Community Counts on a Miracle to Keep its Power Plant Open Amid Questions About its Owner
As local and state officials scrambled to prevent Pleasants being shut down for good, Omnis Energy, a company relatively new to West Virginia, pitched them on a new chapter for the power station. Click To Read More
Coal Train Derailment Blocks CSX Main Line in Western Virginia
Approximately 25 cars of a CSX coal train derailed this early this morning near Covington, Virginia blocking two local highways as well as both tracks of the railroad’s main line along the I-64 Corridor. Click To Read More
Peabody to Host Presentation Providing Enhanced Details about Centurion, the Company's Premium Hard Coking Coal Cornerstone Asset
On Monday, October 14, 2024, Peabody (NYSE: BTU) will host a presentation providing enhanced detail about the development of Centurion, the Company's premium hard coking coal cornerstone asset located in Australia's Bowen Basin. Click To Read More
EIA's Short-Term Energy Outlook
Highlights of EIA's most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook. Click To Read More
WVU’s “Coal Rush” Uniform Honors West Virginia Miners
When the West Virginia University football team takes the field on Saturday night against nationally-ranked Iowa State they’ll don the new “Coal Rush” uniform. Click To Read More
EIA Expects Average U.S. Heating Costs This Winter to be Consistent With Last Winter
With energy prices similar to or slightly lower than last winter, EIA expects spending for many households will be about the same as last winter. Click To Read More
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. Awarded the 2014 Award for Excellence by the Balanced Scorecard Institute
iebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. has been awarded the 2014 Award for Excellence by the Balanced Scorecard Institute (BSI). Click To Read More
Hitachi Construction Machinery Unveils a Sustainable Future in Mining with Key Innovations and Partnership Announcements
Hitachi Construction Machinery showcased solutions driving their Path to Zero on mine sites; Zero Emissions, Zero Downtime, and Zero Entry Mines at MINExpo 2024. Click To Read More
A Return to Gas to Coal Switching in Europe?
The recent gas price rally pushed TTF through all over the coal switching price range, meaning that gas-fired power plants are increasingly loosing their competitiveness against coal-fired power generation. Click To Read More
Longwall Mining Planned Under 3 High-Risk Dams Near Cameron
Northern Panhandle Conservation District officials are in discussions with American Consolidated Natural Resources regarding the company’s plan to perform longwall mining under three high-hazard dams near Cameron. Click To Read More
Kennametal Expands Mining Portfolio With Three New Product Lines
Kennametal Inc. announced the expansion of its comprehensive product line of tooling and wear protection solutions for mining applications. Click To Read More
Montana Underground Coal Mine Faces Deep Court Challenges
In Montana, local and national environmental and land use advocates are fighting a state-approved expansion of a controversial underground coal mine, the only underground mine in the state. Click To Read More
Caterpillar and IMA Engineering Forge Innovative Collaboration for Next-Gen Mining Efficiency
Caterpillar Inc., a global leader in construction and mining equipment, is excited to announce a new alliance with IMA Engineering to enhance Caterpillar’s innovative Cat Precision Mining initiative. Click To Read More
Coal Balances the Energy Trilemma
Coal balances the energy trilemma—it's cheap, reliable, and can be sustainable. Click To Read More
World Coal Market: Brief Overview
Over the past week, European thermal coal indices rose to 116-117 USD/t. POver the past week, European thermal coal indices rose to 116-117 USD/t. Click To Read More
U.S. Energy Information Administration – Coal Markets Release - October 7, 2024
The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending October 4, 2024. Click To Read More
Komatsu Announces Improvements to Peoria Operations
Komatsu has enhanced its Peoria operations by constructing a new office building that will provide a collaborative space for engineering, sales, manufacturing, management and other functions. Click To Read More
Officials Talk Past, Present and Future of Coal Mining in West Virginia
West Virginians have long held coal mining in high esteem as many can trace their family's prosperity back to a single miner. Click To Read More
Built on Bravery: How the WVU Mine Rescue Team Was Born
The West Virginia University Mine Rescue Team has evolved from the seed of an idea born out of determination to a highly respected competition team earning accolades around the world for its performance. Click To Read More
The Five Largest Coal-Producing States in the US
The north-western state of Wyoming is the least populous state in the US, but has been the largest coal-producing state since 1986, in large part thanks to ten mines in the Powder River Basin. Click To Read More
Brookville Congratulates Chelsea Kocher, Their New Senior Sales Manager - Mining
Brookville Equipment Corporation (BROOKVILLE) is pleased to announce that Chelsea Kocher has accepted a new role within the organization as a Senior Sales Manager – Mining. Click To Read More
US Tops Expectations With 254,000 Jobs in September
The US added more jobs than expected in September and the unemployment rate ticked down, signs the labor market is strengthening heading into the US presidential election. Click To Read More
Becker Mining, alwaysAI to Revolutionize Value Chain
Becker Mining Systems and vision AI technology trailblazer alwaysAI have partnered to transform the mining industry’s value chain, significantly enhancing productivity, safety and operational efficiency. Click To Read More
Preserving West Virginia's Coal Mining History
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex held a lecture on preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history. Click To Read More
Release of 2023 Final Power Plant Operations Report Data
Final data for 2023 from Form EIA-923, Power Plant Operations Report, are now available. Click To Read More
A West Virginia Community is Counting on a Miracle to Keep Their Power Plant Open
The state is betting $50 million on Omnis Energy’s promise of a ‘revolutionary’ new energy production technique. But the company, which has a history of unrepaid loans and lawsuits, hasn’t publicly shown its technology actually works. Click To Read More
RESPEC Acquires EARTHRES, Inc., Expanding Expertise in Energy, Mining, and Environmental Solutions
This acquisition supports RESPEC’s mission to deliver outstanding services across the mining, energy, and environmental sectors. Click To Read More
A Coal Miner Killed on the Job in West Virginia is the 10th in US This Year, Surpassing 2023 Total
A coal miner died Friday, nearly a week after being injured on the job in northern West Virginia, officials said. Click To Read More
W.Va. Coal Production Fell During Baltimore Port Closure
West Virginia produced 9 percent less coal from April to June than it did the previous year. Click To Read More
What the UK Wants Wyoming to Learn From its Long History With Coal
Coal has played a significant role in the United Kingdom – and British identity – since the Industrial Revolution. Coal first generated electricity in the country in the 1880s. Click To Read More
Komatsu to Acquire Octodots Analytics
To expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and help customers optimise their mining operations, Komatsu has announced its intent to acquire Octodots Analytics, a Chile-based digital solutions provider. Click To Read More
OCED Announces $400 Million in New Funding to Lower Energy Costs, Support Economic Development, and Enhance Energy Resiliency for America’s Rural and Remote Communities
DOE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has opened applications for up to $400 million to spur innovative, community-focused,?clean energy solutions for rural and remote communities across the United States. Click To Read More
WV Governor Issues Statement on Coal Miner Death; 5th Mine Fatality Reported This Year
A miner was killed Friday while working at a Taylor County coal mine, according to a press release from Gov. Jim Justice. Click To Read More
Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 39 (Sept. 28)
The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 39 (Sept. 28) has been posted. Click To Read More
MCPA's 48th Annual Fall Meeting & Excellence in Mining Reclamation & Virginia Energy's Safety Awards Banquet - October 24, 2024 - Lebanon, VA
MCPA 48th Annual Fall Meeting and Awards Dinner is scheduled Thursday, October 24, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m., Russell County Conference Center, 139 Highland Drive, Lebanon, VA 24266. Click To Read More
Supreme Court Declines to Block EPA Methane, Mercury Rules
The Supreme Court has turned down a request from Republican-led states and industry groups to block a rule from the EPA that imposes more stringent standards on emissions of hazardous air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. Click To Read More
Utah Mining Association Looks Toward Annual Convention
The Utah Mining Association will gather at the Marriott City Center in downtown Salt Lake City for its 109th annual convention, November 13-14. Click To Read More
Hurricane Helene’s Impact on U.S. Steel Demand, Supply, and Prices
The U.S. steel industry is grappling with the effects of Hurricane Helene, which hit the southern states from Florida to Tennessee late last week. Click To Read More
How Consol Energy and Arch Resources Got Past Differences, With Help From CNX Resources
Late last year, the ghost of Murray Energy nearly derailed the proposed merger between Consol Energy Inc. and Arch Resources Inc., the two coal companies that announced in August a plan to combine and form Core Natural Resources. Click To Read More
Dockworkers End US Port Strike
US dockworkers have ended a port strike that had shut container terminals from Maine to Texas, after their union late Thursday struck a tentative agreement on wages. Click To Read More
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $1.5 Billion to Bolster the Nation's Electricity Grid and Deliver Affordable Electricity to Meet New Demands
DOE announced two critical actions in its continued efforts to support the expansion of the transmission infrastructure needed to ensure that the nation’s electricity grid is reliable, resilient, and ready to meet customer demands with low-cost clean elec Click To Read More
MSHA Fatality Alert - September 20, 2024
On September 20, 2024, a miner died after he fell approximately six feet from a front-end loader while attempting to replace a bulb on the right front headlight. Click To Read More
KROHNE Highlights OPTITEMP TT 53 with NFC and Bluetooth®
Available in both compact (C) and rail-mounted (R) versions, the new transmitter can be programmed via PC or HART handheld, or wireless by using the OPTICHECK Temperature Mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Click To Read More
Duke Plans to Delay Shutdown of its Largest Coal Plant
Duke Energy said Thursday it plans to delay the retirement of its largest coal-burning power plant, scuttling its efforts to be free of the fossil fuel by 2035. Click To Read More
Feds on Track to Finalize Coal Leasing Ban Despite Wyoming, Industry Protests
“I am extremely disappointed — but not surprised — with what has become characteristic disregard for proper process or simple respect by the Biden-Harris Administration’s BLM,” Gov. Mark Gordon said in a prepared statement last week. Click To Read More
Colombia Coal Mining Could Halt With Government Decree
Colombia's coal operations could come to a stop as the government will soon start issuing resolutions that regulate mining areas as temporary environmental reserves, Colombian Mining Association (ACM) director Juan Camilo Narino said. Click To Read More
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas to Expand Product Offering in Suriname and Guyana
SEMC has been a trusted mining dealer for over 12 years. Now, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas is proud to partner with SEMC to serve construction customers. Click To Read More
Japan to Phase Out Inefficient Coal Plants by 2030
Japan will target a phase-out of inefficient coal plants by 2030, as it continues its energy transition push, although the country is still yet to provide further details on any broader movement away from coal. Click To Read More
Navajo Transitional Energy Company Wins the 2024 OSMRE National Award for Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation
Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) is proud to receive the 2024 OSMRE National Award for Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation for the Yazzie Watershed outside of Farmington, NM, on the Navajo Nation. Click To Read More
Weekly Coal Production Report – October 3, 2024
EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending September 28, 2024. Click To Read More
WV Governor Coal Companies Still Owe $529,000 in Mine Safety Issues
Coal companies owned by the family of Gov. Jim Justice still owe more than WV $525,000 to the federal government for mine safety fines. Click To Read More
In a Global Climate Milestone, the UK - 1st to Harness Coal Power - is Among the First to Quit It
When the coal-fired turbines at this sprawling power plant north of London went silent this week, the skies above its eight giant steam stacks finally cleared – and Britain became the world’s first major economy to quit coal power. Click To Read More
Liebherr Grabs MINExpo 2024 Spotlight
German firm unveils $2.8 billion zero-emissions mining equipment partnership with Fortescue. Click To Read More
2024 WVCA General Election Endorsements
The General Election is set for Tuesday, November 5th. Click To Read More
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Expands Reach with New Dealer in the Dominican Republic
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas is proud to announce the addition of Antillana Comercial as an official dealer in the Dominican Republic. Click To Read More
Electra Mining Africa Puts Innovation in the Spotlight and Sets New Records
This year’s Electra Mining Africa was the biggest show in its history with 950 exhibitors occupying over 40,000m² of exhibition space across 6 exhibition halls and 4 outside exhibit areas. Click To Read More
Cincinnati Mine Machinery donates to Tunnels to Towers
Cincinnati Mine Machinery (CMM) Company made quite the splash at MINExpo International 2024, not only for its presentation and 100th anniversary celebration, but for its presentation of a $100,000 contribution to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Click To Read More
Patrick Morrisey Fundraiser in Wheeling Tonight
Several WVCA Members have joined together to sponsor a fundraiser for Attorney General and Gubernatorial hopeful Patrick Morrisey on Thursday, October 3rd at the Veranda at Stratford Springs in Wheeling WV. Click To Read More
Dyno Nobel Wins Long-Term Contracts With Peabody in the US and Australia
Dyno Nobel has secured two long term contract renewals with leading miner Peabody in Australia, and across its US operations. Click To Read More
MINExpo Exposes Net-Zero Mining Realities
The reality is that mining's transition to zero carbon emissions is exactly that – a transition. Click To Read More
engon Has Launched a New, Improved Machine Coupler for Excavators in the Size 20-30 Tons
engcon the leading, global manufacturer of tiltrotators, quick couplers and accessories for excavators, is constantly working to improve its products, with the end customer always in focus. Click To Read More
Wyoming Senator Introduces Enhanced Carbon Capture Incentives
U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced a bill last week that seeks to give across-the-board, equal treatment for carbon captured for increased energy production, utilization and sequestration. Click To Read More
Lignite Coal Power CCS Project in North Dakota Gets First Tranche of $350M Federal Funding
Project Tundra will deploy carbon capture technology using Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ KS-21 solvent. Click To Read More
US Department of Labor Announces Over $1 Million in Grants Awarded to Support Mine Safety, Health Awareness; Education Training
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $1 million in grants to seven organizations in five states to support education and training initiatives that will help identify and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around the nation’s mines. Click To Read More
PJM Can’t Get New Capacity Online
At the precise moment power demand is exploding, PJM, the operator of the nation’s largest grid, is struggling to get new capacity online. Click To Read More
Bids For New Stretch of King Coal Highway Submitted
Seven construction firms have submitted bids to extend King Coal Highway to Littlesburg Road, a 2.5-mile stretch of four-lane highway. Click To Read More
US Dockworker Strike Unlikely to Support Spot Thermal Coal Prices
The International Longshoremen's Association strike, declared Oct. 1 at US East and Gulf coast ports is not likely to support spot thermal coal prices due to a preexisting supply glut, according to a S&P Global Commodity Insights market survey. Click To Read More
Global Coal Consumption Still at a Record High
China and India, the world's two most populous countries, are the biggest producers and consumers of coal, while simultaneously installing photovoltaic panels and wind turbines. Click To Read More
What Can Wyoming Learn From the UK as They Move Away From Coal?
Oct. 1 was the first day in more than a century that the United Kingdom had no operating coal-fired power plant. This is part of the government’s pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Click To Read More
Groups Challenge Montana Coal Mine Expansion
A number of conservation groups are challenging Montana regulators' approval of a mining expansion at Signal Peak Energy's Bull Mountains coal mine in Montana. Click To Read More
Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary Hosting Their First-Ever Bingo Night
The Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their first-ever Bingo Night at the Beckley, WV Moose Lodge 1606 on October 19th. Click To Read More
Lower Mississippi Draught Restrictions Eased
The US Coast Guard (USCG) loosened draught restrictions on sections of the lower Mississippi River following heavy rains upstream from Hurricane Helene . Click To Read More
UK Eliminates Coal from Power Generation
The United Kingdom has officially closed its last coal-fired power plant, marking the end of coal use to generate electricity in the country. This closure comes a year earlier than initially anticipated. Click To Read More
While Showcasing Groundbreaking Equipment and Solutions for Mining, MINExpo International® 2024 Breaks All Records
“The response this year was beyond what we could have expected with unparalleled networking and dealmaking like we’ve never seen before,” said Rich Nolan, NMA president and CEO. Click To Read More
U.S. Energy Information Administration – Coal Markets Release - October 1, 2024
The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending September 27, 2024. Click To Read More
CORESafety TV (October 2024)
Working on or around powered haulage equipment is one of the most dangerous things that a miner can do on the job. Click To Read More
World Coal Markets: Brief Overview
Over the past week, European thermal coal indices strengthened to 115-116 USD/t. Click To Read More
Department of Energy Announces up to $500 Million for Basic Research to Advance the Frontiers of Science
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $500 million in funding for basic research in support of DOE’s clean energy, economic, and national security goals. Click To Read More
AI: The New Safety Inspectors for Mining Equipment
The mining industry, known for its complexity and operational challenges, requires stringent safety measures to ensure both the safety of its workforce and the efficient operation of heavy machinery. Click To Read More
East and Gulf Coast Ports Strike, With ILA Longshoremen Walking Off Job, Stranding Billions in Trade
Approximately 50,000 ILA union longshoremen were walking off the job at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports from New England to Texas starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Click To Read More
Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 38 (Sept. 21)
The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 38 (Sept. 21) has been posted. Click To Read More
UK Becomes the First Major Economy Stop Burning Coal for Electricity, Closing its Last Power Plant
Britain’s last coal-fired power plant closed Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution. Click To Read More
Britain's Last Coal-Fired Electricity Plant is Closing. Over 140 Years of Coal Power.
Britain’s last coal-fired power plant is closing on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution. Click To Read More
WVU Coal Rush Energy Appreciation Day October 12; Discounted Football Tickets
West Virginia University has announced its home night game against Iowa State on October 12 as the “Energy Appreciation” game with employees of energy companies offered discounted tickets which may be purchased below. Click To Read More
Client Alert: Comprehensive FAQs for Employers Affected by Hurrican Helene
Please consider the following FAQs as you work through significant challenges that affect your business, valued employees and your clients. Click To Read More |
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