The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending March 14, 2025.

The West Virginia Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 on Monday.

Coal ash in the U.S. holds substantial rare earth elements, potentially reducing dependence on imports, with ongoing research and pilot projects working to make extraction economically viable.

Appalachian Power is not a fan of a bill characterized as ensuring power system reliability is a key factor when regulators determine if utility costs are fair and reasonable for ratepayers.

Longtime UMWA President Cecil Roberts considers the next seven months his “long goodbye.”

A mine in central Queensland, Australia, has made history as the first in Australia to deploy an advanced highwall mining system to extract coal with new efficiency.

If you’re tired of rising utility bills, you are not alone. West Virginia senators say they share the same feelings and believe the answer is right under our feet.

Seven leases for Mine Safety and Health Administration offices across Kentucky are being canceled, according to the Department of Government Efficiency’s website.

“The West Virginia Coal Show is the perfect venue for people to explore the opportunities available in the coal sector,” said Peter K. Johnson, President of SEMCO Publishing.

China's customs authorities have denied reports that they plan to go slow on inspections of imported coal, potentially leading to fewer imports.

Indonesian coal logistics and mining firm RMK Energy raised its coal loading and sales volumes in 2024 compared with 2023 on the back of higher coal production out of Sumatra.

China's coal production rose 8% year-on-year in January-February, statistics bureau data showed on Monday.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin said it is “not a binary choice” to either protect the environment or grow the economy.

A Biden-era regulation that energy industry stakeholders said would shutter West Virginia’s coal-fired power plants is among the 31 rules the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of reconsidering.

Miners who operate mobile equipment should remain in the operator’s compartment when the equipment is in motion, the Mine Safety and Health Administration emphasizes in a recently released fatality alert.

Tariffs and markets swings are pushing developing countries rich in critical minerals such as cobalt, copper, gold, and lithium, to tighten their grip on their resources more than ever before, a new analysis from risk intelligence firm Verisk Maplecroft s

The US Department of the Interior has approved a federal mining plan modification for the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, Montana.

From April 7–13, Bauma—the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery—takes place in Munich, Germany. engcon will focus on the world premiere of EC309, the second model in the 3rd generation tiltrotator.

Is a coal renaissance possible in West Virginia?

Over the past week, European thermal coal indices continued to strengthen above 98 USD/t. Quotes were supported by the growth of gas prices amid geopolitical uncertainty, as well as reduction in ARA stockpiles.

During the first two months of his second term, President Donald Trump has shown that he is serious about bringing manufacturing production back to the United States—and that he is willing to use sweeping tariffs to make this happen.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is prioritizing a number of timely actions on coal ash, including state permit program reviews and updates to the coal ash regulations.

As President Donald Trump's tariff threats continue to hang over Canada, B.C. Premier David Eby wants the federal government to impose a tax on U.S. thermal coal shipped out of the province as a way to pressure the White House.

More than 120 miners are injured each year from incidents involving falls from ladders, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

A Biden-era regulation that energy industry stakeholders said would shutter West Virginia’s coal-fired power plants is among the 31 rules the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of reconsidering.

After cutting off testimony by the chairwoman of the Public Service Commission for a vote, senators advanced a bill characterized as ensuring power system reliability is a key factor when regulators determine if utility costs are fair and reasonable for r

Buying interest for steel imported to the US from countries that have not been able to be competitive for years has grown in recent weeks.

This decision from the new administration comes after years of needless delays from Biden’s DOI and constant pushback from Daines and Zinke.

The major issue facing our members working in the coal industry today are fuel switching by utilities and the amount of power plants that are actually closing across the country.

The Trump administration approved a plan to expand a Montana coal mine and extend its life by 16 years, the Interior Department said on Thursday, a move aligned with President Donald Trump's goal to increase U.S. fossil fuel production.

"We are deeply grateful to President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for their leadership in rolling back these anti-coal regulations," said Chris Hamilton, President of the West Virginia Coal Association.

As we have heard in the news recently, trade policies and market fluctuations can impact the export potential of U.S. metallurgical coal. Tariffs, environmental regulations, and geopolitical tensions influence coal prices and trade agreements.

The onslaught of Trump administration actions aimed at paring limits on toxic air pollution and rolling back climate regulations adds up to a major shift in America’s political culture: a full-throated, all-of-the-above campaign to revive coal.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has launched a new webpage dedicated to the Blue Creek project.

Letter sent from Chris Hamilton, President, West Virgnia Coal Association to Juan Millan, Acting U.S. Trade Representative, requesting to appear at the public hearing being convened by the USTR on March 24, 2025.

EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending March 8, 2025.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin fired the first shots Wednesday in the Trump administration’s campaign to save coal.

WV Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 was recently introduced recognizing an intent to create the West Virginia Coal Renaissance Act.

Calling it the greatest and most consequential day of deregulatory action in U.S. history, EPA's plans advance President Trump's Day One executive orders and align with Administrator Zeldin's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it will revise costly wastewater regulations for coal burning power plants issued in 2024.

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told a packed room of energy executives on Wednesday that he wants their industries to ramp up drilling and mining on America's public lands, telling the crowd: "We love you!".

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency will undertake 31 historic actions in the greatest and most consequential day of deregulation in U.S. history, to advance President Trump’s Day One executive orders and Power the Great American Comeback.

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has urged his colleagues on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to pass his crucial legislation, S.362, to keep Montana’s Bull Mountains Mine open, which would protect Montana jobs and energy security.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced the agency will reconsider the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) from the Biden-Harris Administration that drew a lawsuit from 23 states.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered remarks at the 43rd annual CERAWeek by S&P Global, outlining the administration’s and Energy Department’s commitment to expanding the production of affordable, reliable and secure American energy.

Mining has long been a prominent contributor to air pollution and climate change. With a clean energy future on the horizon, Jane Marsh outlines how the coal industry can find opportunities to become sustainable.

The head of West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation sounded the alarm Tuesday, warning attendees of a Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce lunch that the nation’s energy supply will not be able to keep up with demand in the coming years

NMA has issued a comment from Rich Nolan, president and CEO, on the Environmental Protection Agency's action to reconsider the Biden-era Clean Power Plant 2.0 rule.

Less than three months into 2025, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has already reported more than three times the number of mining fatalities it did versus this same point in 2024.

As President Donald Trump's tariff threats continue to hang over Canada, B.C. Premier David Eby wants the federal government to impose a tax on U.S. thermal coal shipped out of the province as a way to pressure the White House.

Tax incentives for carbon capture and storage are among the most popular and bipartisan on Capitol Hill.

United Mine Workers of America president announces plans to retire after serving 30 years in the position.

“The West Virginia Coal Show is the perfect venue for people to explore the opportunities available in the coal sector,” said Peter K. Johnson, President of SEMCO Publishing.

Ten miner fatalities occurred between January 3 and March 5, 2025 – more than triple the number for the same period in 2024.

West Virginia continues to push other states to protect its coal industry.

Despite pricing headwinds, Ramaco Resources Inc (METC) achieved record tons sold and maintained robust liquidity, positioning itself for future growth.

After a state inquiry, NorthWestern Energy has offered more details on its plans for two proposed data centers near Butte, Mont. The endeavor, it said, will support capital investments and infrastructure improvements.

Three companies in the US are teaming up to address the burgeoning energy needs of datacenters by using coal mine methane piped to on-site fuel cells at locations that are already hotspots for building bit barns.

Regarded as one of the most prestigious student competitions in the mining sector, the Metallic Student Design Competition challenges university teams from around the world to develop practical and economically viable mine designs.

The 2025 SME Mentoring Program is here to help you connect with the people driving the industry.

EIA expects total U.S. electricity sales will increase by 3% in 2025, led by strong growth in the residential and commercial sectors.

How can the U.S. win the AI arms race with China and preserve reliable and affordable power for all Americans?

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) revised its forecast for 2025 average U.S. benchmark Henry Hub natural gas spot prices upward following a cold end to February.

On February 28, 2025, a miner died when a piece of rock fell from an unsupported pillar rib and struck him.

This initiative aims benefit Indiana's economy by expanding recycling infrastructure for recycling, creating jobs, and addressing supply chain challenges.

Cummins Inc. announced the acquisition of assets of First Mode, a leader in retrofit hybrid solutions for mining and rail operations.

The Company achieved its strongest quarter of the year in terms of Adjusted EBITDA. This was despite the fourth quarter being the weakest quarter of 2024 in terms of metallurgical coal price indices.

The United States should restart shuttered coal-fired power plants under President Donald Trump’s national energy emergency declaration, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a video interview with Bloomberg News on Monday.

The US is eyeing emergency authority to bring back coal-fired plants that have closed and stop others from shutting, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Monday.

Four months after New York-listed Peabody Energy swooped on Anglo American’s metallurgical coal mines in Queensland for $US3.78 billion ($6 billion), it has kicked off a sell-down at one of its assets in the Bowen Basin.

It was a good legislative session for fossil fuel producers in Wyoming, as well as those who want to produce carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery.

Federal cuts have targeted Kentucky's mine safety offices, terminating leases at six locations around the state.

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending March 7, 2025.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 9 (March 1) has been posted.

On February 22, 2025, a contractor died when the bridge providing access into the kiln shifted, causing the skid steer loader he was operating to fall backwards into the clinker chute.

NMRA Post No. 5 Mine Rescue Contest will be a 2-Day Mine Rescue, Bench, First Aid, and Pre-Shift competition.

The IMI annual Scholarship golf outing will be held on May 16, 2025 at the Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course, Okawville, Illinois.

The Company intends to release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 after markets close.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee lawmakers will question industry and conservation witnesses this week about a half dozen mining-related bills, including language that would open more public land to mining activities.

It was a good legislative session for fossil fuel producers in Wyoming, as well as those who want to produce carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery.

The partnership has agreed to create an Acquisition and Development Company focused on delivering reliable, cost efficient, net-zero power from natural gas and captured coal mine methane to meet the soaring demand of data centers for reliable power.

Indonesia is considering raising royalties paid by mining companies from commodities like coal, nickel and copper, among others, its mining ministry said.

The global coal power generation market was valued at US$ 368.68 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 444.5 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 2.1% from 2024 to 2032.

President Donald Trump said Volodymyr Zelenskiy will eventually make a natural resources deal with the US, while accusing the Ukrainian president of “taking candy from a baby” in maximizing US military aid during the Biden years.

We’re six weeks into the wildest presidential administration certainly of my lifetime and likely in modern U.S. history.

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results announcement for Monday, March 10, 2025, after market close.

The West Virginia Coal Association believes the First Energy plan to add natural gas to two power plants is not a good value for taxpayers or residents of Harrison and Monongalia Counties.

U.S. power generators this year are planning to retire 8.1 GW of coal-fired power generation capacity, more than double the amount in 2024.

Top leaders of US steelmakers urged President Donald Trump to resist requests to exclude or exempt steel imports from upcoming 25pc Section 232 tariffs.

The Trump administration is working on a “market-based” plan to stem the closure of US coal-fired power plants as it seeks to supply more electricity before an expected boom in demand from artificial intelligence.

Over the next two decades, West Virginia may lose two of its remaining coal-fired electric generation power plants in favor of using natural gas instead.

The Spokane Mining Research Division researches health issues from working in mines, including dust, noise, gases and ergonomics, according to its webpage.

Whether you're looking for career guidance, eager to share your experience, or hoping to connect with industry peers, this program is designed to help you build meaningful professional relationships.

The U.S. needs more dispatchable electricity—and we need it immediately.

The Trump administration has abandoned a multibillion-dollar initiative to help other countries shift their economies from coal to clean energy, raising questions about the program’s ability to survive without American support.

Western sanctions and shrinking export opportunities in Asia have triggered a severe crisis in Russia's coal industry, particularly in Kemerovo Oblast, the country's key coal-producing region, the Moscow Times reported on March 3.

Wyoming is on course to become the first state to build a new coal-fired power plant since 2013.

Just a reminder that the SME/Central Appalachian Section Spring Meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 21, at the West Virginia Training & Conference Center in Julian, West Virginia.

President Donald Trump paused across-the-board tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a month, but Canadian leaders vowed to maintain retaliatory measures until the threats vanish.

The UMWA is very troubled by the announced closures of dozens of MSHA offices around the nation.

The US has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with South Africa under which it pledged $1.56 billion for the country's decarbonization.

Officials in Lincoln County, Wyoming are pressing the owners of the Kemmerer coal mine for more details as rumors circulate about potential layoffs at the site.

Even Trump acknowledged the potential financial harms in store for American farmers as a result of his tariffs.

Volvo Penta, the Sweden-based integrated power supply manufacturer part of Volvo Group, has announced a new subsystem for its battery energy storage system (BESS).

Alliance Resource Partners, LP has made available its 2024 Annual Report, which provides complete details of its financials and more.

Since 2007, use of coal throughout the United States has trended downward as natural gas and renewable sources of energy have become more popular, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Black Diamond, as the name indicates, was named because of the coal mining industry which established it. It is situated in south[eastern] King County.

Despite reservations voiced by some Republicans, state senators advanced a bill Thursday that would weaken a safety protection for coal miners put in place almost two decades ago after the death of a Harlan County miner.

A federal court has given coal companies owned by U.S. Sen. Jim Justice until May 1 to pay fines they owe or face contempt.

President Donald Trump’s address Tuesday night before a joint session of the United States Congress, capped off what Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) called “a big day on Capitol Hill.”

The Trump Administration issued the “Unleashing American Energy” Executive Order (EO) on January 20, 2025.

NACCO Industries® (NYSE: NC) has announced the following consolidated results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024.

The United States is withdrawing from the Just Energy Transition Partnership, a collaboration between richer nations to help developing countries transition from coal to cleaner energy, several sources in key participating countries said.

Caterpillar’s new 789D autonomous water truck, or AWT, has been designed to help prevent haul road over- and under-watering.

Spectral mapping, a powerful technique combining spectroscopy and microscopy over surfaces, allows researchers to visualize and analyze the spatial distribution of chemical and structural properties within samples with exceptional detail and precision.

In New South Wales, Australia, there is a significant coal mining operation known for its contributions to both local and national economies.

The upcoming WVMDTF symposium will be held at the Charleston, WV Civic Center, April 15-17, 2025, in conjunction with the WV Coal Association (WVCoal) Symposium and the WV Coal Show.

President Donald J. Trump knows American energy is the cornerstone of the American advantage — and that having efficient, reliable, and affordable energy is the key to American security.

EU officials today held technical talks with US firms to discuss the former's 2024 Methane Emissions Regulation (MER), to support "mutual understanding" on implementation, European Commission officials said.

Without confirmation from the ‘asset management company’ that acquired the mine last year, locals prepare for the unknown.

The outlook for U.S. coal mining, both thermal and metallurgical (met), has brightened in recent months, coal company officials and those who provide professional services to the industry, told a mining conference last week in Denver, Colorado.

On September 6, 2024, a miner died when the haul truck he was operating traveled off the mine road and crashed into a residence.

Lubrication Engineers, a leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance lubricants and reliability solutions, highlights Pyroshield® Syn Kiln Lubricant (9020).

Randall Atkins is hoping to land metallurgical coal on the government’s list of critical minerals, a move that would bolster funding and permitting.

China has hit back at President Donald Trump's vow to impose further tariffs with a stark warning that Beijing is ready for a tariff war or 'any other type of war'.

Canada has retaliated with C$30 billion ($21 billion) worth of duties against the United States after it imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on the vast majority of Canadian goods and 10% on energy and minerals.

President Trump’s Executive Orders have ended US participation in the Green New Deal and Paris climate treaty.

Ramaco Resources, Inc. has announced the dividend ratio of its previously declared Class A common stock dividend for the first quarter of 2025.

Sir George Dowty brought technology from aircraft undercarriage hydraulic systems and applied it to supporting the roof of underground coal mines around the world.

Welcome to the March 2025 edition of CORESafety TV, brought to you by the National Mining Association (NMA).

A coal miner was killed on the job Friday in Raleigh County, WV.

Researchers say that sources such as coal waste, fly ash from power plants and slag dumps from iron mines contain critical minerals and rare earth elements, potentially providing a key domestic source for these vital resources.

The WV Mine Drainage Symposium will be held April 16-17 in Charleston, WV.

Members of a WV Senate committee asked an Appalachian Power executive Tuesday what the company could do to burn more coal. The answer: not much.

As they do every year, survivors — as well as family members of survivors — of the 1972 Buffalo Creek disaster gathered at the Buffalo Creek Memorial Library in South Man to mark the anniversary of the flood and remember its 125 victims.

Policy upheavals have cast uncertainty over the future of carbon capture and storage in the power sector, though its momentum is widely expected to continue.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association is hosting its annual conference and exhibition, May 18-20, 2025, at the Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. The theme for this year’s conference is “Community, Opportunity, Impact…Steel!”

Coal supply and demand reached yet new highs last year. China continues to dominate the global outlook with rising demand and import stockpiles – but decline still hangs in the shadows.

China could reestablish import controls on coal, after leading industry groups warned on mounting oversupply in the world’s biggest market for the fuel, according to Morgan Stanley.

Indonesia raised its March thermal coal reference prices, the Harga Batubara Acuan, for all grades except 3,400 kcal/kg GAR coal, according to an official document seen by Platts March 1.

Western sanctions and difficulties with exports to Asia have triggered a serious crisis in Russia's coal industry.

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending February 28, 2025.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association 45th annual conference is approaching fast! The conference is scheduled for May 17-20, 2025, at the Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia.

Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) and 10 of their House colleagues in introducing legislation to nullify Biden-era regulations that would send America’s most critical power plants into early retirement.

The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration reports a coal miner died in West Virginia last Friday.

Development in India, China and the U.S are very much shaping the coal future in the short and medium term.

Western sanctions and difficulties with exports to Asia have triggered a serious crisis in Russia's coal industry.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 8 (Feb 22) has been posted.

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a statement on Truth Social on March 2 that his approach to Ukraine involved securing American business interests in the country as a means of deterring Russian aggression.

Since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed, more than $140 billion has been spent, with much of it going to red states.

The Company will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 after markets close.

OSMRE is soliciting comments, recommendations and/or suggestions for topics from citizens, environmental groups, and industry to include in our 2026/2027 Virginia (VA) Performance Agreement.

Market forces, such as capital costs and fuel costs, are key determinants of the generation mix, the share of different energy sources used to generate electricity.

In a report released yesterday, Chris LaFemina from Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Ramaco Resources (METC – Research Report), with a price target of $13.00. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $9.46.

The European thermal coal market continued its downward trend below 92 USD/t. The pressure on indices was exerted by such factors as a sharp drop in gas prices, increase in stockpiles, as well as easing geopolitical tensions.

Languishing global prices today mask a very different future for the world’s most-consumed source of power.

A new history of the miners' strike emphasizes the need for secure jobs and workers' rights, at a time when they're needed more than ever.

The Ministry of Coal said on Friday that it has doubled the movement of coal on its Rail-Sea-Rail route initiative which integrates the two modes of transportation for the efficient movement of coal.

North American Construction Group Ltd. has announced the completion of its redemption of its 5.5% Convertible Debentures due June 30, 2028 on February 28, 2025.

The agriculture industry is still strong in Montana, but one Legislative bill pits the coal mining industry against the ag industry for a second time over water quality.

There is no question that the US needs these minerals.

Two coal industry groups in China, the world's largest producer and consumer of the fuel, called on their members on Friday to curb output and limit imports to try to bring the oversupplied market back into balance.

The US State Department is reportedly terminating aid to help restore Ukraine’s energy system devastated by Russian strikes, a decision made before the heated debate in the White House on Friday.

The government has extended the direction for imported coal-based power plants to run at full capacity till April 30 from February 28, people aware of the development said.