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EIA's Weekly Coal Production Report – November 7, 2024

EIA has updated the Weekly Coal Production report for the week ending November 2, 2024.

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Electricity Inflation at the Ballot Box

Donald Trump’s decisive win in the presidential election appears to have been fueled by broad discontent with the economy and notably inflation.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $140 Million to Address Legacy Pollution, Revitalize Communities in West Virginia

This historic funding is expected to address nearly all of the currently inventoried abandoned coal mine lands in the nation, which will help communities address and eliminate dangerous conditions and pollution caused by historic coal mining.

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We've Got Trump Back: Mining Industry Sees New Inroads

The National Mining Association is planning a full-court press to secure policy wins under the incoming Trump administration.

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MINEXCHANGE 2025 to Feature Leading Technical Innovations and Exclusive Programming

From February 23-26, 2025, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) will host the mining industry’s premier annual conference, the MINEXCHANGE 2025 SME Annual Conference & Expo.

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Caterpillar Paves the Way for Future Technology Advancements with Launch of Autonomous Cat® 777 Off-Highway Truck at Luck Stone Quarry

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has announced it has successfully demonstrated the fully autonomous operation of its Cat® 777 off-highway truck.

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Trump Prevails, Shifting Policy

Former US President Donald Trump was elected to a second term, promising to strip back regulations, encourage US energy production and impose tariffs to push manufacturers to locate in the US.

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A Look at the Upcoming Trump Administration's Policy Priorities

President-Elect Donald Trump is poised to expand upon policies he implemented during his first term in office, such as those emphasizing limited government, states' rights and lower taxes.

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Trump's Return: Experts on What it Means for Mining, Oil/Gas and Clean Energy

Donald Trump has won a second term as US president. Experts weigh in on what his return could mean for the mining and energy sectors.

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MSHA Fatality Alert - April 13, 2024

On April 13, 2024, a front-end loader operator drowned, lying face down in a pool of water.

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Virginia Tech Selected to Lead $11.6 Million Research Study for Industrial Decarbonization

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has selected Virginia Tech to lead a feasibility research study for developing a regional carbon dioxide storage complex in the Roanoke Valley.

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South Africa's Coal Producers Asked to Reduce Prices for Eskom

Silas Zimu, special adviser to South Africa's energy and electricity minister, has asked the country's coal producers to sell to state-owned utility Eskom at a reduced price for the

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US Department of Labor Hosts Annual Conference for Nation's

The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration is holding its annual Training Resources Applied to Mining conference in Beaver, West Virginia, from Nov. 12 to 15.

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General Election Results: Trump Wins! Republicans Take US Senate and Sweep WV Statehouse Races

Republicans were successful in securing the majority in the US Senate.

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Republicans Win Senate Majority, Raising Uncertainty Over Fate of US Climate Law

Republicans on Nov. 6 won a majority in the US Senate, potentially introducing further uncertainty for the nation's energy sector.

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WV Governor Wins West Virginia's US Senate Race

West Virginia’s well-liked Republican Gov. Jim Justice has won a seat in the U.S. Senate.

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Dowty 2025 Themed Calendar

During the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s, Dowty Mining Equipment was a major supplier of longwall roof supports and belt conveyors.

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National Mining Association Congratulates President-Elect Trump and Vice President-Elect Vance

NMA President and CEO Rich Nolan has issued a statement on the results of the 2024 election.

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US Power Generators Pump the Brakes on Coal Plant Retirements

Planned closures of coal-fired power plants in the US are slowing as forecasts show rising power demand from datacenters and manufacturing.

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Trump Return Will Slow, Not Stop, US Clean Energy Boom

Donald Trump's return to the White House will refocus the nation's energy policy onto maximizing oil and gas production and away from fighting climate change.

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EVA Study on West Virginias Reliable and Coal - Fired Electricity

The paper accentuates the state’s low, competitive retail electric rates due to its strong reliance on coal-fired generation.

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New Radio Spot - Celebrating West Virginia’s Coal Heroes!

As we look back on the excitement of the WVU Coal Rush game, let’s keep that Mountaineer pride going strong!

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WV Governor Announces $58 Million Contract, Breaks Ground on Next Section of King Coal Highway

WV Gov. Jim Justice today announced the award of a $58 million contract for the construction of a 2.5-mile stretch of the King Coal Highway, connecting Littlesburg to the Mercer County Airport.

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CRAIC Technologies Introduces Revolutionary Maceral Identification Solution for Coal Analysis

CRAIC Technologies, a leading innovator in the field of scientific instrumentation, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking maceral identification solution, designed to revolutionize coal analysis for researchers and industries worldwide.

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All Wyoming Coal Was Made at the Same Time

When you think of how coal is made, what comes to mind? If the term "Fossil Fuel" comes to mind, you might be surprised to find that coal has nothing to do with fossils.

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Coal Prices Remain Stable But Petcoke Slides

Coal prices remained steady at around US$110-120, seeking support from oil, which recovered to US$80/bbl but has since slipped to US$75/bbl. Support from OPEC+, along with a US Federal Reserve rate cut, is supporting demand.

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Future of US Energy Goes to the Ballot Box

American voters, intending to or not on Tuesday, will choose a future for the nation’s energy infrastructure at a time of dire climate threats and seismic technology disruptions.

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U.S. Energy Information Administration – Coal Markets Release - November 4, 2024

The Coal Markets Report has been updated for the business week ending November 1, 2024.

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EVA Study on West Virginias Reliable and Coal - Fired Electricity

Historically, WV has had some of the lowest, most affordable retail electricity rates in the country.

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Arch Resources Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

Arch Resources, Inc. has reported a net loss of $6.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024, compared with net income of $73.7 million, or $3.91 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

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CONSOL Energy Announces Results for the Third Quarter 2024

CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE: CEIX) has reported financial and operating results for the period ended September 30, 2024.

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Ramaco Resources Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

Ramaco has reported financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

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Canadian Dockworker Strike Not Impacting Coal Exports From Westshore Terminals

Coal flows at Westshore Terminals in British Columbia, Canada, remained unaffected by strike activity in the region by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, the Westshore Terminals operations department told S&P Global Commodity Insights on Nov

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FOP Delivers Toys to Support FOCLA Giving Hearts Program

It looks and feels like Fall, but behind the scenes Santa’s Helpers are hard at work delivering toys to the Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary for the Giving Hearts Christmas Celebration!

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REMINDER: FOC Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Drive

The 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.

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AIMEX to Move to Adelaide in 2025

Following a strong bid from the South Australian Government and key mining stakeholders, the continent’s most significant mining event, the Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX), will be moving to Adelaide in 2025.

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Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 43 (Oct. 26)

The Weekly Production / Consumption Report: Week 43 (Oct. 26) has been posted.

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West Virginia Coal Museum Secures $10,000 in Funding

The Bituminous Coal Heritage Foundation’s efforts to secure funding for its museum were successful at the Boone County Commission meeting on Oct. 29.

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Preliminary Report in Most Recent Arch Leer Mine Complex Death Released

The fatality report from the Mine Safety and Health Administration released Friday said the coal miner from Bruceton Mills suffered fatal injuries when a hook and strap assembly he was working near broke.

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200-Tonne Pure Electric Mining Dump Vehicle Put Into Use

A 200-tonne pure electric mining dump truck has been put into service in a coal mine in north China's Shanxi Province to assist with industrial upgrading in this major coal-producing region.

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IMARC 2024 Ends on a High

The stage is set for Sydney to once again host the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in 2025 after a record 2024 showing.

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Republican AGs Linked Arms to Fight Biden Energy Agenda

President Joe Biden’s effort to tackle climate change across government agencies was met by well-organized, litigious foes: Republican state attorneys general.

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Gettin' It Done. WV Miners Cause Sensation by Building a Road in NC After Helene

A narrow dirt road between the tiny mountain community of Bat Cave and the larger tourist mecca of Chimney Rock has taken on outsized meaning for area residents and on social media.

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New Monthly Energy Report to Track Wyoming's Industry Trends and Tax Impacts

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources has introduced its first “Consolidated Review of Energy in Wyoming,” or CREW, report, aiming to provide regular insights on the state’s energy landscape.

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Coal Company Fails to Reclaim Surface Mine Marring View From Highest Point in Kentucky

A coal company once headed by the governor of West Virginia has failed to fully reclaim a surface mine visible from the highest peak in Kentucky, leaving a large scar in view of a planned tourist attraction on the mountain.

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U.S. Geological Survey - Our Story

The Energy Resources Program continues a long legacy of informing decisions about how best to use the energy resources that lie below our feet.

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Climate Skeptics Are Hatching Big Plans for a Second Trump Term

Activists who dispute the severity of human-caused climate change are quietly preparing to seize their moment should Donald Trump win a second term.

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US Coal Plants Are Fading, But Miners Still See a Future for the Black Rock

In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall engages with CEOs Jimmy Brock of CONSOL Energy and Randall Atkins of Ramaco Resources to discuss the evolving role of coal in the energy landscape.

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World Coal Market: Brief Overview

Over the past week, European thermal coal indices ranged between 119-122 USD/t. The quotes were supported by high natural gas prices, as well as cold snap forecasts for November.

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Biden Administration Announces $3 Billion to Fund Renewable Energy in Rural America

The US Department of Agriculture announced Friday it will grant more than $3 billion to seven rural electric cooperatives as part of the Empowering Rural America program.

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IntelliTrans Appoints Mayank Sharma as Chief Product Officer to Drive Product Innovation

IntelliTrans, a global leader in multimodal transportation management solutions, has named Mayank Sharma as its new Chief Product Officer.

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DOE Announces Funding for Climate Resilience Centers

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Climate Resilience Centers (CRCs).

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Multivariable Modeling Study Wins Maptek Geology Challenge 2024

First prize in this year’s Maptek Geology Challenge has been awarded to Miguel Aliaga Oblitas, who showed how Maptek DomainMCF improved model consistency and reduced processing time in advanced multivariable geological modelling.

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Federal Mine Safety Chief Recognizes WVU Mine Safety Training Efforts

Federal Mine Safety Chief Chris Williamson, the head of MSHA, toured the West Virginia University Academy for Mine Training and Energy Technologies in Core Wednesday, National Mine Rescue Day.

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Warrior Met Coal: A Satisfactory Q3 In A Challenging Market

The stock price performance of Warrior has roughly been flat in 2024, and the stock has recently held up much better than a peer like Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) for example.

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UMWA To Recruit, Train Workers for West Virginia Facility

UMWA Career Centers in the Greene County, PA community of Ruff Creek will be recruiting and training workers for a manufacturing facility near Morgantown, W.Va.

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MSHA Fatality Alert - September 28, 2024 Fatality

On September 28, 2024, a 34 year-old miner with 14 years of mining experience was injured when the hook and strap assembly broke while attached to two longwall shields.

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New Mine Safety and Health Handbook Shares Current Best Practices and Comprehensive Systems Approach

After over three years of work between 89 authors and 69 peer reviewers from across the globe, “Mine Safety and Health Handbook: Approaches from the Field” is now available via the SME Bookstore.

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2024 Environmental, Safety, and Technical Summit

The 2024 Environmental, Safety and Technical Summit will be held December 5th in Flatwoods, West Virginia.

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Alpha Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE: AMR), a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel industry, has reported financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024.

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New Report Highlights Coal’s Crucial Role in Stabilizing Electricity Prices in West Virginia

A newly released white paper by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA), prepared for America’s Power, demonstrates the essential role that coal-based power generation plays in keeping West Virginia’s electricity rates stable and affordable.

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Powering Virginia: The Economic Benefits of Coal Mine Methane Captjure

Virginia, like many states in Appalachia, faces economic challenges that demand increased investment. The decline of coal mining has left many communities like mine struggling to find new sources of employment and economic growth.

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Alpha Metallurgical Resources - Investor Presentation – November 2024

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

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Dave Goddard Named Executive Vice President of Hexagon's Mining Segment

Goddard has served as Acting President, Mining, since early 2024, proving instrumental in identifying key opportunities for operational efficiency while advancing a data-first strategy to help mines unlock future value by unifying data across workflows.

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Annual Coal Report 2023

We have released the Annual Coal Report 2023. This report provides annual data for 2023 on U.S. coal production, number of mines, productive capacity, recoverable reserves, employment, productivity, consumption, stocks, and prices.

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