EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending February 24, 2024.

This announcement builds on the $74.2 million allocated to the state of Kentucky in fiscal year 2022.

Free registration ends on March 18 and on-site registrations will cost $25 per person.

New U.S. sanctions on Moscow are more likely than previous ones to cut Indian imports of thermal coal from Russia because they specifically cite top exporters SUEK and Mechel.

Ukrainian metals and mining group Metinvest recently reported a 31% decrease year on year in its crude steel production for 2023, citing Russia’s ongoing invasion of the country.

Biomass consumption at Indonesia's coal-fired power plants is likely to increase this year, in line with government efforts to cut down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the power sector.

Last week, American steelmakers fired, cast, and forged 1.7 million tons of iron and steel using 1.3 million tons of metallurgical coal.

MSHA faces “significant challenges” in meeting its statutory mandate to protect the safety and health of roughly 300,000 miners working at almost 13,000 mines.

Illinois Mining Institutes 2024 Scholarship Golf Outing will be held May 17, 2024.

DOE has announced more than $366 million for 17 projects across 20 states and 30 Tribal Nations and communities to accelerate clean energy deployment in rural and remote areas across the country.

Online registration is now open for the Association’s 50th Annual Mining Symposium scheduled for March 26-27th at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston WV.

Australia-based diversified metals producer South32 has agreed to sell its Illawarra metallurgical coal operations in New South Wales state to an entity owned by Singapore-based Golden Energy and Resources (Gear) and Australia's M Resources for $1.65bn.

Coal and gas rose to the occasion while wind faced huge fluctuations in availability and solar “was entirely or almost entirely absent during peak electricity demand hours.

A coal company owned by West Virginia’s governor has been found in contempt of court and must face fines of $2,500 a day until it pays its contractual obligations to its workers’ compensation insurance carrier, a federal judge decided.

The Coal Preparation Society of America (CPSA) is bringing back the Coal Processing Technology Conference and Exhibition to the Central Bank Center.

MSHA's next Quarterly Stakeholder Call will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Attendance is either on WebEx or in-person in Arlington.

As you’re well aware, no other business or industry is impacted quite the same as the coal industry is by Government or Legislative Policies.

Komatsu is excited to introduce to the global market the new WX11 LHD, a powerful, 11-tonne machine that offers best-in-class breakout force and best-in-class payload helping to maximize productivity and provide a lower total cost of ownership.

For 150 years, the mining industry has turned to Colorado School of Mines, the world’s No. 1 mining engineering program, for technically well-prepared and gritty engineers who are known for learning by doing.

The EPA has announced a third and final wave of more than $1 billion for cleanup projects at more than 100 Superfund sites across the country as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (NYSE:AMR) released its 8-K filing on February 26, 2024, disclosing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2023.

DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is hosting an information webinar on the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Supply Chain Emissions Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) Framework.

The long running saga of a corporate landlord chasing its overdue tenant for rent money came to a conclusion Friday with a final order from West Virginia Business Court Judge Michael Lorenson.

West Virginia's Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce will honor the Friends of Coal Ladies’ Auxiliary with a leadership award and honor singer-songwriter Bill Withers at its 103rd Annual Dinner & Community Awards Gala.

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. has announced that Steven Schnitzer will join ARLP as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Alliance Resource Management GP, LLC, the general partner of ARLP.

MCPA is co-sponsoring the annual Arbor Day celebration with Virginia Department of Energy.

Wyoming electric power provider Black Hills Energy was supposed to file a “final plan” in March for how it will meet a state mandate to retrofit two coal-fired power plants to capture carbon dioxide by 2030.

Most electronic devices like smartphones and laptops are built with semiconductors inside.

EPA has proposed stricter standards on non-mercury metal pollution, and one West Virginia power plant may not meet the new requirements.

West Virginia coal miners are the highest paid workers in the state.

CONSOL Energy announced its focus on the NotSoFast campaign at the 2024 Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) Annual Conference & Expo.

EIA has released the February 2024 Electricity Monthly Update with data for December 2023.

Each year, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) presents more than 70 awards throughout the week at the MINEXCHANGE SME Annual Conference & Expo.

2024 Posts, Mine Rescue Organizations and Updated Contest Schedule.

Colorado School of Mines and USGS have established a joint industry program supported by leading international companies in the energy industry to study the potential of a low-carbon alternative energy source: geologic hydrogen.

US-based researchers are working on speeding up the process of identifying metal-organic framework materials (MOFs) that are suitable for carbon capture and storage.

RBC Capital analysts this week lowered their price target for Warrior Met Coal as costs balloon at the steelmaking coal company's Blue Creek mine project.

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending February 23, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections at 15 mines in 10 states in January 2024, issuing 188 violations.

Coal is still a vital part of the US economic landscape and West Virginia is an important leader for the industry.

Just a reminder that the fee increases March 1 for the upcoming CoalProTec/SME-CAS scheduled for April 30-May 1 in Lexington, KY.

The long running saga of a corporate landlord chasing its overdue tenant for rent money came to a conclusion Friday with a final order from West Virginia Business Court Judge Michael Lorenson.

The fundraiser/mixer is intended to raise necessary funding for our Political Action Committee – “West Virginians For Coal” -- and for select candidates for key congressional and executive offices that have been endorsed by our Association.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE: AMR), a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel industry, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2023.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 7 (Feb. 17) has been posted.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources has added a new presentation to its website.

Former President Donald Trump won nearly 70% of the West Virginia vote during both of his election runs.

Just a friendly reminder that this Friday, March 1st is the last day for Sponsorship Registration if you want to be in the WV Coal Show Directory.

A video on the manufacturing process of giant trucks.

CONSOL Energy announces its participation and focus on the massive NotSoFast campaign at the 2024 Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) Annual Conference & Expo.

Bens Creek Group plc has announced that Chris Walker has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Bens Creek Operations LLC, a wholly owned operating subsidiary of the Group.

RBC Capital analysts this week lowered their price target for Warrior Met Coal as costs balloon at the steelmaking coal company's Blue Creek mine project.

US clean power projects placed in service after 2024 could be eligible for new, technology-neutral tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act that could help deploy a wide range of carbon-free energy sources.

“Today’s court decision ending the Obama administration’s nationwide ban on coal leasing is good news for Wyoming and all Americans,” said WY Senator John Barrasso.

2023 marked “another all-time high in global coal production”, totalling 8,741 million tons,” the International Energy Agency has said, citing growth in China, India and Indonesia ‘more than offsetting” declines in the US and the EU.

The Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce will honor the Friends of Coal Ladies’ Auxiliary with a leadership award and honor singer-songwriter Bill Withers at its 103rd Annual Dinner & Community Awards Gala.

The moratorium on federal coal leasing in Wyoming's Powder River Basin has been lifted, but experts don't expect a bidding rush until after the Nov. 5 presidential election.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and intensifying western sanctions against Moscow have fractured the world of energy.

Martin Engineering has restructured its Italian business and relocated to a new purpose-built facility to boost customer service and accelerate growth.

Colombia proposed a mining bill that will ban new exploration and production contracts for coal and allow the expropriation of mining assets in certain circumstances, Bloomberg News reported Feb. 19.

The world's largest Watch Fob and Toy Show will be held on April 26 - 27, 2024.

Hallador Energy Company (NASDAQ: HNRG) has announced a restructuring of the company’s Sunrise Coal Division designed to strengthen its financial and operational efficiency and create significant operational savings and higher margins.

The United States has been able to drive its greenhouse gas emissions to their lowest level since the early 1990s largely by reducing the amount of energy on the grid generated by coal to a vast extent.

West Virginia’s rich natural resources and robust oil and gas production long have been cornerstones of the nation’s energy sector and a significant contributor to our energy independence.

Please join us for a joint Texas regional meeting between Rocky Mountain Mining Institute and Texas Mining & Reclamation Association to be held in College Station, TX, April 30-May1, 2024.

A typical loaded river tow has 15 coal barges. That’s about 27,000 tons of solid fuel.

Ohio-based FirstEnergy also comes in "first" to eliminate its short-term 2030 emissions reduction goal amid an ongoing bribery investigation related to Ohio House Bill 6.

Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals put an end to the unlawful federal coal leasing moratorium, concluding a saga that stretches back to the Obama administration.

The registration rates for the CoalProTec 2024 conference and exhibition April 29-May 1, 2024 will be increasing on March 1, 2024.

Wyoming’s coal industry’s earned a long-awaited legal win today, as three Ninth Circuit judges unanimously sided with Wyoming’s arguments in support of the continuation of the federal coal-leasing program.

High-demand and good prices for metallurgical coal are making U.S. coal miners eager to expand. Metallurgical coal is key for making steel.

On September 12, 2023, a haul truck operator died after his haul truck backed through the berm at a dump point and became submerged in a pond.

The NIOSH Miner Health Partnership is holding its next meeting on March 26, 2024.

EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending February 17, 2024.

A global transition to renewable forms of energy is well underway, but are we moving too fast to a future filled with unknown compromises?

NMA today testified at the Department of the Treasury among a diverse group of stakeholders calling for changes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) interpretation of the 45x Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit.

From 2010 through 2023, there were 19 drowning accidents.

This announcement builds on the Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets initiative that was first launched in August 2023.

Coal is still a vital part of the US economic landscape and West Virginia is an important leader for the industry.

Arch Resources, Inc. has announced that – as part of its long-term succession process – Richard A. Navarre will become chair of Arch's board of directors at the conclusion of the company's annual stockholders' meeting on May 7, 2024

Proponents of SF 42 say a 2020 law must be updated — primarily to move a compliance deadline of 2030 back by several years to allow carbon capture technologies to advance and to garner more interest from private investors.

This announcement builds on the $46.4 million allocated to the state in fiscal year 2022.

US electric-generating retirements are expected to drop 62% year on year in 2024, marking the lowest amount of capacity retirements in 16 years, the US Energy Information Administration said Feb. 20.

Online registration is now open for the Association’s 50th Annual Mining Symposium scheduled for March 26-27th at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston WV.

A coal barge holds 1,800 tons of coal.

NMA today applauded a ruling from the Ninth Circuit vacating a prior, unprecedented ruling from the district court, which manufactured a nationwide injunction against federal coal leasing.

Metallurgical coal miners are chasing favorable prices in a tight market and forging ahead with development and ramp-up plans for relatively new mining projects in the US.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association’s 44th annual conference is fast approaching. The conference is scheduled for May 18-21, 2024, at the Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia.

Operators plan to retire 5.2 gigawatts (GW) of U.S. electric generating capacity in 2024, a 62% decrease from last year when 13.5 GW was retired and the least in any year since 2008.

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance's (BMA) Australian coal production is trending towards the bottom half of its decade-low guidance for the 2023-24 fiscal year to 30 June, as heavy rainfall disrupts production.

Plant retirements will slow in 2024 before increasing again the following year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

A typical unit coal train is 100 cars long. That’s 11,000 tons of coal.

On June 22, 2023, a contract bulldozer operator died when the bulldozer he was operating backed off the edge of a highwall.

Eric Nelson, Eriez® Vice President of Global Operations, announces the promotion of John Klinge to Director – EMEA Operations & Strategy, effective February 1, 2024.

India has received a total of 40 bids for some of the 32 commercial coal mines that were made available for auctioning in December, the government said in a statement on Monday, adding the bids would be opened on Feb. 20.

Australian miner BHP expects modest demand for steel across developed countries, it said Feb. 20, citing a delayed impact of higher interest rates globally on household consumption over 2024, as well as demand for steelmaking iron ore and metallurgical co

DOE has announced over US$17 million for three projects that will support the design and construction of facilities that produce rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials from coal-based resources.

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending February 16, 2024.

MINEXCHANGE sponsor, Caterpillar, will showcase to conference attendees how Caterpillar Mining evolves to meet the challenges faced by today’s mining companies.

Mining engineering has been a fundamental pillar in the industrial revolution of the United States, playing a crucial role in the country’s development and technological progress.

Nowhere else in the world will you meet face-to-face with this many sales prospects who are serious about investing in new mining equipment and solutions.

The fundraiser/mixer is intended to raise necessary funding for the Political Action Committee – “West Virginians For Coal” -- and for select candidates for key congressional and executive offices that have been endorsed by our Association.

“While our quality standards have been and will continue to be world-class for our valued customers, we now have the certification to prove our commitment to quality for every market and industry we serve,” said Joel McNeil, Executive Vice President.

The key to advancing future technologies lies with one of the world’s oldest industries.

Coronado Coal says higher costs, taxes and bad weather are squeezing its mining operations, pushing profits almost 80 percent lower over the last year.

US-Australian coal producer Coronado Coal is factoring in new Australian wet weather patterns in its unambitious saleable coal guidance of 16.4mn-17.2mn t for 2024.

The world's top exporter of thermal coal is on track to smash last year's record sales after projected shipments for the first two months of 2024 jumped nearly 25% from the same period in 2023.

The mining industry's consistent focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, once again a central theme at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, heightened the complexity in evaluating both mineral assets and the companies themselves.

Coal Mine closures will have a detrimental effect on mining communities and would lead to millions of job losses, as the country looks to make a new energy transition.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 6 (Feb. 10) has been posted.

In a strategic move to bolster support for dealers and customers, Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas announces the opening of a sustainable, state-of-the-art headquarters facility.

DOE has announced over $17 million for three projects that will support the design and construction of facilities that produce rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials from coal-based resources.

Time is running out on special rates for rooms at hotels near the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center.

The coal ministry on Monday said it has received 40 bids through offline mode for the coal mines put for sale under the ninth round of commercial auction. The government had launched the ninth round of commercial mines auction in December last year.

China and Southeast Asia, still rely on coal to meet a portion of their growing demand for electricity due to the affordability and reliability of coal supply.

MSHA conducted two pattern of violations screenings in 2023, marking the first time in the agency’s history that more than one POV screening was conducted in a single calendar year.

A new report says that former coal miners suffering from black lung are not receiving enough benefits.

West Virginia shines brighter! Named a top global travel destination, our state boasts stunning landscapes, rich culture, and booming job opportunities in coal and oil mining.

Indonesia saw mixed movement in its February thermal coal reference price, called Harga Batubara Acuan, across grades, according to an official document seen by S&P Global Commodity Insights Feb. 19 showed.

Forced by the effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to keep using coal in some plants to generate electricity, Greece nonetheless has doubled the installed capacity of renewable energy plants.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (NYSE:HCC) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.4% to US$57.71 in the week after its latest full-year results.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently finalized a new rule to reduce the level of particulate matter (PM) by updating the national air-quality standards.

POWERGEN International (PGI) has been a beacon of information for over 35 years. Coal was king for the first two-thirds of PGI’s history, and at one point a satellite conference, Coal-Gen, even emerged.

Powder River Basin coal mines entered 2024 back on a downhill slope, as the long-term trajectory of Campbell County’s legacy industry resumed its decline following a two-year upswing in production.

Wyoming lawmakers are hoping to clarify permitting and rulemaking around an up and coming energy industry.

The "Grease Condition Monitoring : A guide to adding grease analysis to your onsite lubricant condition monitoring program" presented by Lisa Williams & Daniel Walsh on February 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM EST and February 29, at 9:00 AM EST.

The potential sale of thermal coal assets by Arch Resources isn't the first time the St. Louis company has talked about getting rid of its thermal coal assets in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, which continue to struggle with production.

CONSOL Energy sold 26 million tons in 2023 and reported $858 million related to operating activities. During Q4 2023, the Pennsylvania Mining Complex (PAMC) produced 6.6 million tons and shipped 6.8 million tons.

A single railroad car holds 110 tons of coal.

The White House issued a study critical of the federal coal-leasing program Wednesday, which the industry blasted as more of the same from an administration bent on curtailing coal production by raising prices for consumers.

State workers have made an underground coal mine fire safer near Marshall and Cherryvale roads by doing mitigation work.

The Trade Unions called for the strike to protest against the Central government’s policies which are “badly” affecting the coal industry.

An Indiana bank that’s a creditor of Bluestone Resources, a coal company owned by the family of Gov. Jim Justice, has sued Bluestone in federal court for breach of contract.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association’s (MCPA) 44th annual conference is scheduled May 18-21, 2024, at the Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia.

This tax credit is meant to support the domestic extraction and production of critical minerals and materials, as well as the manufacturing of batteries and their components.

The announcement comes as India looks to boost coal-fired power capacity amid continued high demand.

Through photographs from a 1946 survey, the National Archives is highlighting the diverse lives of coal miners and their families in Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey, a new exhibit opening on March 16, 2024.

$75.8 million in fiscal year 2023 funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda will be used to address dangerous and polluting abandoned mine lands and catalyze economic opportunity in Illinois.

The world’s largest (and heaviest) mining event will bring over 10 million pounds of equipment, products and technology to Las Vegas, Sept. 24-26.

On September 24-26, MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® will bring professionals, experts and decision makers together from the global mining industry to work on achieving greater safety and increased productivity in mining.

United Coal Company (UCC) has donated Biomarine mine rescue equipment to Virginia Tech’s Mine Engineering Department to help facilitate students’ development into proficient mining engineers.

At Geo Week 2024 in Denver, Maptek unveiled its latest innovation: Maptek GeoSpatial Manager.

Chinese coal consumption reached over 4 billion tons in 2023. What else can we see from this summary charting the past 10 years of thermal coal usage in China?

EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending February 10, 2024.

Powered haulage accidents are among the most deadly to occur in mining operations and you should always stay alert when working around anything that moves.

The Illinois Mining Institute 2024 Scholarship Golf Outing will be held at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course, in Okawville, IL.

DOE has announced over $17 million for three projects that will support the design and construction of facilities that produce rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials from coal-based resources.

Government overreach, pollution concerns, exorbitant modernization costs and the potential of billions of dollars in financial risk were all raised as reasons the state Senate should hit the brakes on SB161.

A resolution passed in the House of Delegates Tuesday to preserve West Virginia’s historic buildings, coal camp buildings, and coal heritage sites in Thurmond, West Virginia, and across the state.

Arch Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ARCH) today reported net income of $114.9 million, or $6.07 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2023.

We need your support now more than ever to protect the backbone of West Virginia's economy: the coal industry.

Please join us for a joint Texas regional meeting between Rocky Mountain Mining Institute and Texas Mining & Reclamation Association to be held in College Station, TX, April 30-May1, 2024.

See why MINEXCHANGE is your conference.

A Federal Court ruling Tuesday has thrown out a decision from federal Environmental Minister Steven Guilbeault denying a permit for an open-pit coal mine in the Alberta Rockies.

Coal India plans to start operations at five new mines and expand capacity of at least 16 existing ones to address growing demand for the fuel, its chairman told Reuters on Wednesday.

Concern about its ability to keep the lights on has led FirstEnergy, one of the nation’s largest regulated utilities, to walk back the proposed closure of two of its coal power plants.

HB 5522 has been passed out of the House Energy and Manufacturing Committee and referred to House Finance with a recommendation that it be passed.

On August 18, 2023, a section foreman was installing hose for a dewatering pump. He was found unresponsive lying in approximately eight inches of water and mud.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has announced results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2023. Warrior is the leading dedicated U.S.-based producer and exporter of high-quality steelmaking coal for the global steel industry.

SAVE THE DATE!!!! The IMI annual Scholarship golf outing will be held on May 17, 2024. Registration will open soon!!!

“Maybe my voice was louder because it was impacted harder, but everybody could be impacted like me.”

The 1,300 MW Pleasants Power Station in Pleasants County, WV generates about 5 million megawatt hours of reliable and inexpensive electricity from 3 million tons of West Virginia coal per year.

Coal prices have been trending lower since September 2022, but the recent rally in crude oil prices could provide a boost to the coal sector.

A majority of Americans support programs to lower energy bills and expand clean energy into homes.

The Indonesian energy ministry's (ESDM) recent changes to the approval process for mining companies' work plan (RKAB) could hamper operations for some firms this year.

The JKT region's coal imports rose 3.1% on the year to 279 million mt in 2022, fueled by the postpandemic energy crisis and the Russia-Ukraine war, although imports fell 13% on the year to 243.4 million mt in 2023.

An explosion at the 1,586MW Callide coal-fired power plant in May 2021 was the result of the simultaneous failure of key electrical equipment and system back-ups in a "complex series of events that could not have been anticipated.

Serious and fatal injuries occur when miners clean or adjust conveyor rollers, pulleys and idlers while the belt is in motion.

The fundraiser/mixer is intended to raise necessary funding for our Political Action Committee – “West Virginians For Coal” -- and for select candidates for key congressional and executive offices that have been endorsed by our Association.

Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has announced what it says is the most significant redesign to conveyor idlers in decades.

Over the weekend, the West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) embarked upon a strategy to enhance the chances of passing its core legislative priorities -- HB 4722 & HB 5522.

A record-high thermal coal imports by China in 2023 did not quite stir the markets since it was largely expected that an economy of such scale and population would not stop any time soon as far as energy needs are concerned.

Indonesian coal producer and mining services provider United Tractors (UNTR) is aiming to raise output at its own mine, as well as production under its mining services contracts, with the increase aided by higher production targets by its clients.

Ramaco Resources has raised its 2024 sales and production guidance, which it says reflects the strong market acceptance of the company's coal.

FirstEnergy Corp. has abandoned a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, utility executives announced on a call with shareholders last week.

DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has announced up to $100 million to help develop a commercially viable carbon dioxide removal industry in the United States.

The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center will host a screening of the film "King Coal" at Fairmont State University’s Ruth Ann Musick Library on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.

EIA is proposing a data collection using Form EIA-862, Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities Survey, to quantify key metrics of cryptocurrency mining energy consumption in the United States.

Gas quotes at the TTF hub fell to 314 USD/1,000 m3 (-24 USD/1,000 m3 w-o-w) on the back of warmer temperatures and initiatives to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East.

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending February 9, 2024.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week (Feb. 3) has been posted.

Just a friendly reminder to register for this year’s 50th West Virginia Coal Association Annual Symposium. Below you will find the Registration link.

Projects in McDowell County and Mercer County were among the recommendations Thursday for millions of dollars in abandoned mine land revitalization grants, West Virginia’s governor said.

West Virginia shines brighter! Named a top global travel destination, our state boasts stunning landscapes, rich culture, and booming job opportunities in coal and oil mining.

When people think of mining, they might picture a tough, dirty and risky job. But for Du Huailong, who holds a master's degree in mining, his 11-year career as a coal miner is breaking conventional stereotypes.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has announced that its board of directors has approved an increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend by 14%.

Don’t miss out on this first-ever show in the heart of Appalachian coal country.

US thermal coal exports hit 5-year highs and top $5 bln in 2023

Warrior Met Coal is teaming up with the Jasper Career Center in Alabama to offer a job fair Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The California Office of Emergency Services reported that 14 railcars were carrying coal and detailed, the Office of Spill Prevention and Response said.

Australian rail firm Aurizon has cut its coal volume guidance for the 2023-24 fiscal year to 30 June, as the end of mining at Wilkie Creek and wider coal mine production problems offset output increases at Olive Downs and New Acland.

State lawmakers are proposing several bills for the upcoming budget session. They aim to keep rates affordable and electricity reliable.

FirstEnergy Corp. abandoned its 2030 target for slashing greenhouse-gas emissions because coal plants can’t be replaced in time, marking a major about-face in the movement to protect the climate.

Three locomotives and 57 cars of a BNSF coal train derailed early this morning (Friday, Feb. 9) near Cairo, News Channel Nebraska reports.

WV Gov. Jim Justice has announced the recommendation of 10 Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program projects that will utilize nearly $30 million in federal grant funding.

Bens Creek Group PLC said that operational challenges over the recent period had impacted the company's cash flow, forcing it to update funding arrangements with its largest shareholder.

Since 1980, the 1,300 MW Mountaineer Power Plant in Mason County, West Virginia, has been supplying cheap and dependable electric power to the Mountain State.

Coal production and mining jobs over the past half-century have been influenced by several factors, principally demand from the utility sector, technological breakthroughs in natural gas production, railroad deregulation, and environmental regulation.

Peabody Energy’s quarterly coal shipments from the Powder River Basin at the end of 2023 were the highest they’ve been since 2019, with the coal giant reporting year-end revenues of over $4.9 billion from all segments.

West Virginia coal is the most versatile fuel in the world.

A total switch to renewable energy is going to wreak havoc on job markets in the United States.

South Africa's logistical and operational challenges have failed to disrupt coal supplies to India with independent power plants and sponge-iron buyers reaping the benefits of competitive pricing.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for the 14th MINEX Kazakhstan Mining and Exploration Forum.

In an effort to repurpose abandoned mine lands, state officials have granted millions of dollars in federal funding to community development projects on former West Virginia coalfields.

Works with ABB to develop prototype that seldom needs a recharge due to innovative trolly assist and regenerative braking system.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (NYSE:HCC) today announced that its board of directors has approved an increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend by 14%.

Throughout the year 2023, the United States experienced a significant and noteworthy surge in the exportation of thermal coal, registering a remarkable increase of 26.4%.

Indonesia's continued domination as the top exporter; how South Africa's transportation issues are unlikely to hurt supply to India; the effect of renewables on the JKT market; and China's buying pattern and its impact on future prices.

The significance of coal in shaping Scotland’s past, present and future is to take centre stage of a new online museum.

Weekly US coal production climbed to a six-week high of 10.7 million st in the week ended Feb. 3, according to US Energy Information Administration data released Feb. 8.

The Biden administration’s approach to energy policy ignores the importance of coal and baseload electricity demands.

U.S. legislation targeting carbon capture, specifically focused on geological sequestration, faced a significant setback as a proposed Senate bill failed to advance past the initial committee, New Mexico Political Report reported Wednesday.

During the 1930s and 1940s the Rockhill Iron & Coal Co. miners at Robertsdale and Wood took part in numerous mine safety and first aid competitions throughout Pennsylvania.

With a 2,000 MW generating capacity, the three units at the Harrison Power Station in Harrison County, WV consume more West Virginia coal (6.5 million tons annually) than any other power plant in the state.

Indonesia has set a coal production target of 710 million mt for 2024, according to industry sources.

EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending February 3, 2024.

Another major piece of legislation was introduced today in the WV House of Delegates creating a program by which state utilities can apply for a maximum 50% credit against B&O taxes for environmental compliance and plant upgrades.

The show will be held Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27 in Charleston, WV.

The 2024 National Coal & MNM Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench, Tech Team, and Preshift Rules Training will be held on February 13 - 15, 2024 at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy, Beaver, West Virginia.

In an expansion of its coal mining exhibit, the Grove City Area Historical Society and Museum is collecting mining artifacts, photos, and stories about families involved in the coal mining industry in the Grove City area.

China has set quotas for the first batch of rare earth mining and smelting in 2024 at 135,000 mt and 127,000 mt, respectively, raising the quota volume for both the operations from the last year's first-batch quotas.

Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today reported fourth quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $192.0 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared to $632.0 million, or $3.92 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.

The US exported 44 million mt of thermal coal in 2023, up 26.4% from 2022, according to US Census Bureau data released Feb. 7.

In a historic about-face, EPA has toughened one of its most far-reaching air pollution standards in a move expected to save thousands of lives and add to the long-term pressure for a shift away from fossil fuels.

Warrior Met Coal is scheduled to be issuing its quarterly earnings data after the market closes on Wednesday, February 14th.

An ongoing moratorium prevents new coal leasing on U.S. public lands. Challengers argue that the Obama-era order never truly prevented coal leases and, in fact, allowed more.

Peabody (NYSE: BTU) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.075 per share, payable on March 13, 2024 to stockholders of record on February 22, 2024.

As the world begins to use more and more variable renewable energy, we’re learning in real-time just how much more complex and challenging navigating the energy transition will be.

This is a reminder of the West Virgina Coal Association (WVCA) Legislative Reception and PAC event on Thursday, February 29th at the Beni Kedum Shriners Temple in Charleston. Please plan to attend.

With a 2,000 MW generating capacity, the three units at the Harrison Power Station in Harrison County, WV consume more West Virginia coal (6.5 million tons annually) than any other power plant in the state.

Rare earth elements are key to the energy sources that power many modern technologies, and a Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher is trying to find ways to glean them from the remnants of yesteryear’s energy source.

More than $101 million is going to help reclaim mine land and improve water quality in the state.

Data shows that China was responsible for construction of 96% of all new coal-fired facilities globally last year, and for almost 70% of all new coal-fueled power plants that came online.

Weekly US coal ship departures increased 52% from the previous week to 38 coal ships in the week ended Feb. 4.

Warrior maintained a total incidence rate 52% lower than the national average for underground coal mines (as of September 30, 2023).

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Economies depend on reliable, stable, cost-effective electricity grids and associated systems. Interruptions to supply have a direct impact on business, society and economies.

The core of the Aurion technology is in the ionized air which generates an electrochemical process resulting in electron loss and atomic level transformation of Aurion gas medium at the cutting surface.

Heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu has signed a multi-year deal with Williams Racing to become the Principal Partner of the British team from the start of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship (F1) season.

Generation from renewable sources will likely grow in every region of the United States in 2024, driven by our forecast of a 36-gigawatt increase in solar generating capacity.

The Mine Rescue Schedule for 2024. All but a few of the contests have specified dates.

EIA estimates that U.S. natural gas consumption reached a record high in January at 118 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d). A burst of cold weather increased demand for heating and reduced natural gas production, which led to high inventory withdrawals.

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Australia's metallurgical coking coal exports in December continued to recover from October and November to a six-month high, because of firm demand and higher shipping throughput.

Reliance Industries (RIL) kept its February petroleum coke prices unchanged from January, while fellow refiner Nayara Energy raised prices by 1.5pc on the month even as the seaborne market softened through January.

Today, CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE: CEIX) reported financial and operating results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

Caterpillar estimates with a double-digit jump in operating profit on Monday to send its shares to a record high buoyed by mining equipment sales and higher prices across its machinery divisions.

Fourth-quarter earnings exceeded Xylem’s previous guidance.

Hexagon is partnering with Western Australia’s Augment Technologies to help mines maximize ore yield and optimize operational efficiencies by accurately accounting for blast movement.

Methane (CH4) is best known as a fuel – as natural gas or ‘fossil gas’ – but when it leaks into the atmosphere it is a potent greenhouse gas, with a higher warming effect than carbon dioxide (CO2).

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending February 2, 2024.

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 4 (Jan 27) has been posted.

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

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced the selection of four carbon capture large-scale pilot projects across the country for award negotiations.

The West Virginia Legislature will hit the mid-way point of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session this week with myriad coal and energy issues advancing through the committee process in both Houses.

China is launching a campaign targeting production safety accidents in coal mines following a newly enacted administrative regulation focused on the problem.

TRADE REVIEW: Asia met coal could see supply crunch in Q1, reselling interest to cap price rise

The Coal Preparation Society of America is bringing back the Coal Processing Technology Conference and Exhibition to the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc., a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel industry, plans to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results before the market opens on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Just a friendly reminder to register for this year’s 50th West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) Annual Symposium.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd says it is starting full-scale operation of a remote monitoring support system operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year called the Technological Centre of Excellence (TCoE).

A mining company wants to open a new coal mine in B.C.’s Rocky Mountains to extract, process and export coal in high demand by Asian steelmakers.

Although Bank of America pledged in 2021 to no longer finance any new coal mines and plants, or Arctic oil drilling, such projects will now face "enhanced due diligence" from the company.

The booming AI industry is putting a massive strain on the US's aging electricity grid as energy companies struggle to power the massive data centers that the technology requires.

Bank of America appears to be backtracking on its late 2021 pledge to cease financing new coal and Arctic initiatives, based on company documents.

The National Mining Association (NMA) has made available U.S. mining fatalities for 2010-2023 including coal and metal non-metal mining.

Steel traders, automotive customers and even United States Steel Corp. workers are hailing the iconic American company’s decision to sell to a Japanese rival.

Two conservation groups have formally petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to intervene in state air-quality regulators’ decision to issue an operating permit to Colorado’s largest remaining coal mine.

Weekly US coal train loadings increased 20.2% on the week to an average of 65 trains/day in the week ended Jan. 26, Surface Transportation Board data showed Feb. 2.

Ramaco Resources, Inc. announced on January 30, 2024, the Board appointed Evan H. Jenkins as the Company's General Counsel and Secretary. Mr. Jenkins first day with the Company will be February 12, 2024 (the Start Date).

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has been hit with a proposed class action that claims negligent cybersecurity directly resulted in a July 2023 data breach.

Almost a quarter of the region's homes now sit above inactive, flooded coal mines that could be used to heat residences.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted says it’s time to repeal HB 6, the law that Randazzo helped write and which subsidizes two coal-fired power plants.

China Evergrande Group accounts for a significant portion of China's consumption of steel, aluminum, gasoil, copper, bitumen and some petrochemical products.

The Senate Energy Committee on Thursday approved a carbon dioxide sequestration bill needed to pave the way for the state hydrogen hub and other carbon capture projects.

Last week, West Virginia miners extracted, processed, and loaded 700,000 tons of the world’s best metallurgical coal to be used for iron, steel, and metal production around the country and throughout the world.

A committee of lawmakers pushed forward a measure that would create a program to revitalize West Virginia’s coalfields communities through economic development efforts.

Trump's presidency could amplify support for fossil fuels and strain clean energy initiatives.

The Society of Mining Professors has awarded Juan Jose Monsalve Valencia, a PhD student in Virginia Tech’s mining and minerals engineering department, with the 2021 Michael Karmis SOMP PhD Fellowship Award.

The Port of Mobile had an economic impact of $98.3 billion in 2022 as the Alabama Port Authority is overseeing more than $1 billion in expansion projects and physically expanding its reach inland with new developments planned in Montgomery.

EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending January 27, 2024.

MSHA has released the results of its second 2023 pattern of violations screening to identify chronic violators and mine operators demonstrating a disregard for the health and safety of miners.

Wyoming officials will help fund a hydrogen generation project that will have coal as its energy source, using carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) along with a chemical looping technology.

ARC's POWER Initiative creates new opportunities in communities affected by the downturn of the coal industry.

Speakers at POWERGEN International emphasized uncertainty last week as they discussed regulatory rules and proposals from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aimed at the power industry.

Liberty Coal has agreed a forfeiture settlement over Optimum coal mine whereby it will pay R462mn ($24.7mn) – or 44pc of the mine's current value of R1.05bn - to South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

Coal still accounted for nearly 60% of China's electricity supply in 2023, indicating that record-high solar and wind capacity growths were yet to lead to a ramp up in power production.

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

Online registration is now open for the West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) 50th Annual Mining Symposium scheduled for March 26-27th at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston WV.

United Coal Company recently donated Biomarine Mine Rescue Equipment to the Virginia Tech Mine Engineering Department.

In early 2023, electric grid operator PJM published a report quantifying the ability of different generation sources to provide the electricity needed in its 13-state operating footprint.

Since October, we’ve added 12,785 new FoC supporters and 14,000 signatures to the petition urging Bloomberg to stop his war on coal.

We are down to our last handful of available booth spaces at the convention center.

United States exporters of thermal coal earned more than $5 billion in 2023 as they shipped out more than 32.5 million metric tons of the high-polluting power fuel, data from ship-tracking firm Kpler shows.

Nearly $12 million in grant funding will be dedicated to advancing innovation in coal technologies, fostering economic growth, job creation and environmental sustainability across the state.

Arch Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ARCH) will discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results in an investor conference call on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) is a non-profit organization made up of metallurgical coal producers and those who support our producing members’ operations.

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