As we close out 2023 and look to 2024, the time is right to take stock of developments in mine safety and health law over the past year and consider what may be on the horizon.

Like so many communities in eastern Kentucky during the early part of the 20th century, the coal industry was the lifeline

Critical mineral production in the U.S. is primarily done by mining hard rocks and using heat and powerful solvents to release the desired elements. The process generates large amounts of waste containing environmental toxins.

The spread between European hot-rolled coil steel and raw material prices rebounded in November from October's low, aided by higher spot steel prices and lower coking coal costs.

Rogers (R-KY) and U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) reintroduced the John "J.L." White Ensuring Timely Black Lung Benefits Act — named in memory of a former coal miner from Williamsburg, who passed away in 2019 before receiving the benefits he was a

He also said existing coal plants should be decommissioned as fast as possible.