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December 6th is National Miners Day
National Miners Day is observed on December 6th to honor all miners around the country, including coal miners. Click To Read More
Moody's Revises Warrior Met Coal's Outlook to Positive on Blue Creek Progress
Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Warrior Met Coal, Inc.’s B1 corporate family rating while revising its outlook to positive from stable, citing substantial progress on the company’s Blue Creek metallurgical coal mine development. Click To Read More
Senator Reintroduces National Coal Council Act
Helping secure the future of coal in the U.S. as well as right here in North Dakota, Senator John Hoeven reintroduced the National Coal Council Act this week in D.C. Click To Read More
CANCELLED: WVCA’S Pre-legislative Workshop and Industry Briefing Planned for December 9
A message from the West Virginia Coal Association. Click To Read More
Registration Now Open: WVU Mining’s 2026 Bench Bash – Jan. 14 & 15
This 2-Day Bench Contest will feature the BG4 Breathing Apparatus, BG ProAir Apparatus, and the BIO-MARINE 240R Apparatus. Click To Read More
Permitting Delays Cloud Critical Minerals Outlook
Lengthy permitting timelines for new mines risk choking the supply of copper, lithium and other metals required for electrification, delegates heard at the Resourcing Tomorrow conference in London on Tuesday. Click To Read More
EIA's Weekly Coal Production Report (Week #47)
We published our Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending November 29, 2025. Click To Read More
Senators Propose December 6 as National Miners Day to Honor Miners' Service
Senators Jim Justice (R-WV) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today introduced a bipartisan resolution designating Dec. 6, 2025, as National Miners Day to honor the service, sacrifice and contributions of miners across the United States. Click To Read More
USGS Director Champions Domestic Mining
Author of two critical minerals books, Mamula says US risks an epic economic meltdown without mine permitting, regulatory reform. Click To Read More
U.S. Peak Load Growth to Soar Principally Due to Data Centers
Peak load growth in the United States is expected to increase by 166 gigawatts over the next five years, according to Grid Strategies. Click To Read More
Permitting Delays Cloud Critical Minerals Outlook
Lengthy permitting timelines for new mines risk choking the supply of copper, lithium and other metals required for electrification, delegates heard at the Resourcing Tomorrow conference in London on Tuesday. Click To Read More
Epiroc is Launching the New Generation PowerROC T45
Epiroc is launching a new and improved PowerROC T45. The new generation surface drill rig offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability. Click To Read More
$60 Million Wyoming Rare Earth Plant To Challenge China Nears Full Operation
Construction of a $60 million state-of-the-art rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant is complete in Upton, Wyoming. It’s expected to be game-changing in America’s efforts to break China’s rare earth stranglehold. Click To Read More
Coal Regulator Drops 14 Outdated Rules to Streamline Oversight
In a bid to modernize federal coal mining regulation, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has finalized the repeal of 14 legacy rules, calling them outdated, redundant, or no longer aligned with today’s oversight systems. Click To Read More
Senators Introduce Bipartisan National Miners Day Resolution
Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) have introduced the National Miners Day Resolution. Click To Read More
October Coal Train Derailment to Dent CSX Fourth Quarter Financials
CSX expects to take a $40 million hit in the fourth quarter due to lower than expected coal and automotive shipments. Click To Read More
Energy Department Releases National Petroleum Council Recommendations to Accelerate Permitting Reform and Strengthen U.S. Energy Infrastructure
Two key studies provide comprehensive recommendations to help modernize America’s energy infrastructure, streamline federal permitting, and remove regulatory barriers that have stalled the development of critical energy projects. Click To Read More
Europe’s Green Pivot is Proving an Affordability Catastrophe
Rising electricity prices in the United States – up about 32% on average over the past five years – have become an important issue for voters. Now imagine if prices had doubled. That’s the incredible reality facing Europe. Click To Read More
Trump Removes Renewable From Title of U.S. Energy Lab
The Trump administration has renamed one of the country's energy laboratories to remove the word 'renewable' in the latest effort to downplay electricity sources such as solar and wind power in favor of fossil fuels. Click To Read More
Manufacturing Outlooks Vary as Key US and ASEAN PMI Indicators Diverge
Worldwide manufacturing business conditions improved in November but at a reduced and only very modest rate. Click To Read More
National Pump Company Highlights Line of Vertical Turbine Pumps for Deep Well Applications
National Pump Company, a recognized market leader in vertical turbine pumps, highlights its line of deep well vertical turbine pumps, engineered to deliver outstanding reliability and versatility for demanding water extraction projects. Click To Read More
University of Illinois Students to Present Coal Heritage Trail Project in Danville
The project highlights locations that range from local museums preserving miners’ stories to fossil-rich formations in an underground petrified rainforest, as well as areas affected by coal ash contamination along the Middle Fork River. Click To Read More
Australian Coal Price Forecasts Signal a Steady Medium-Term Outlook
Australian coal price forecasts show only modest movements across thermal and metallurgical benchmarks, with most contributors expecting broadly stable price trajectories through 2026–2029. Click To Read More
High and Rising Natural Gas Costs May Spur Fresh Climb in US Coal Use
Benchmark U.S. natural gas prices are ending 2025 in the manner that they began - with a strong rally. And that's bad news for people hoping for further cuts to U.S. coal use. Click To Read More
Trump Admin Will Reconsider Part of Rule to Protect Miners From Lung Diseases
The Trump administration says it will reconsider aspects of a rule that aims to protect miners from exposure to cancer-causing silica dust on the job. Click To Read More
MSHA Fatality Alert - October 28, 2025 Fatality
On October 28, 2025, a miner died after the haul truck he was driving went over a berm along the haul road and into a water-filled pit. Click To Read More
Global Coal Prices Firm Amid Positive Market Sentiment Across Key Regions
Positive sentiment dominated global coal prices in the past week: prices in Europe firmed up; coal in China corrected downwards; in Australia, thermal material quotations moved in different directions, while metallurgical coal prices advanced. Click To Read More
Resourcing Tomorrow 2025 Kicks Off in London with Record Attendance
Resourcing Tomorrow, one of the leading global events for mining and critical minerals, hosted annually in London, returned stronger than ever in 2025, welcoming over 2,000 attendees on its opening day. Click To Read More
Capitol Ceremony Set to Honor West Virginia Coal Miners
The WV Coal Association and Greenbrier Smokeless mining company are hosting a ceremony and rally on Wednesday, December 3rd, at the WV State Capitol to recognize West Virginia coal miners. Click To Read More
Wyoming Bets Big On Coal Exports To Asian Energy Markets
Gov. Mark Gordon is seeking an extra $1 million to defend its fossil fuel industries and natural resources. State leaders are also exploring shipping up to 20 million tons of coal a year to Asian markets through a revived Oakland export terminal. Click To Read More
Democrats Suspect Trump Administration Isn't Forcing a Benefits Rule for Coal Miners
Last year, the federal government issued a new rule requiring self-insured coal mines to prove they can cover 100% of future black lung disease costs. Click To Read More
An Overview of CORESafety's Safety and Health Management System
Welcome to the December 2025 edition of CORESafety TV, brought to you by the National Mining Association (NMA). Click To Read More
Senate Appropriators Release Fiscal Year 2026 Energy Funding Bill
The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Appropriations released a bill and corresponding report on Nov. 24, 2025, to fund DOE, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Click To Read More
Warrior Met Coal Adopts Berry Elementary and High in Alabama
“Warrior believes the strength of our future begins with the investments we make in our communities today,” said Wes Cox, communications manager for Warrior Met Coal in a press release sent to Townsquare Media. Click To Read More
Energy Department Announces $134 Million in Funding to Strengthen Rare Earth Element Supply Chains, Advancing American Energy Independence
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for up to $134 million to enhance domestic supply chains for rare earth elements. Click To Read More
NIOSH/MSHA Workplace Solutions Guide to Prevent Opioid Use Disorder in the Mining Industry
Substantial increases in opioid-involved deaths since 1999 led to the United States declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency in 2017. Click To Read More
Coal Slips on Demand Concerns
Coal prices fell below $110 per tonne, retreating from three month highs as concerns over the long-term demand outlook resurfaced. Click To Read More
Under Secretary Gil’s Letter to the Community
DOE’s Under Secretary of Science reflects on his and the country’s role in AI, quantum, and high-performance computing. Click To Read More
CAB Products: A Mission That Built a Manufacturer
For nearly a century, the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped (CCABH), known in industry circles as CAB® Products, has shown that meaningful work and world-class manufacturing can share the same foundation. Click To Read More
Hurricanes in 2024 Led to the Most Hours Without Power in the United States in 10 Years
U.S. electricity customers experienced an average of 11 hours of electricity interruptions in 2024, or nearly twice as many as the annual average experienced in the decade before, according to our Electric Power Annual 2024 report. Click To Read More
EIA's Weekly Coal Markets Report
We updated our Coal Markets Report for the business week ending November 28, 2025. Click To Read More
Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 47 (Nov. 22)
The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 47 (Nov. 22) has been posted. Click To Read More
How AI Is Breathing New Life into Aging Coal-Fired Power Assets
As AI data centers proliferate, their need for reliable, around-the-clock electricity is forcing utilities and policymakers to rethink the importance of consistent baseload power in an era of digital technology. Click To Read More
MSHA Safety Alert - Tensioner Bolt Failure
On July 17, 2025, a miner at a surface limestone operation sustained serious injuries while performing repairs on a belt drive motor. Click To Read More
Ramaco Chairman and CEO Randall Atkins to Appear on Fox Business' Varney & Co. to discuss U.S. Critical Mineral and Brook Mine Development
Ramaco has announced that its Chairman and CEO, Randall W. Atkins, will be featured in an upcoming interview with Stuart Varney on Monday, December 1st at 9:40 am EST on Fox Business' Varney & Co. Click To Read More
Gerard Daniel Worldwide Acquires Durex Products Inc, Bolstering Manufacturing Excellence and Distribution Networks
This strategic move unites two industry leaders, expanding Gerard Daniel Worldwide's family of companies and brands while unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation, within a familiar sector. Click To Read More
Dive Into the MINEXCHANGE Technical Program Details
Explore the technical program and unmatched opportunities for learning at the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo, happening February 22–25 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Click To Read More
Thankful For President Trump’s Climate Report Card
President Trump has certainly shaken up, if not severely damaged, the climate hoax and Green New Scam in just 10 short months. Click To Read More
Can the War on Coal Still Be Won?
Coal now generates about one-seventh of U.S. electricity, down from one-half in 2010; solar and wind, little more than rounding errors when the campaign began, currently produce more power than coal and employ far more American workers. Click To Read More
Protests Disrupt Australia's Newcastle Coal Port
Operations at the Port of Newcastle — Australia's largest coal export hub — were disrupted over 29 November-1 December by the People's Blockade climate protests. Click To Read More
India Weighs Mongolian Coking Coal Imports Despite Transport Hurdles, Source Says
India is assessing the viability of importing coking coal from Mongolia despite transport bottlenecks, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, as New Delhi seeks to diversify supplies of the key steelmaking ingredient. Click To Read More |
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