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New Clean Mining Alliance Introduced in Canada to Promote Advancements in Mining Technology
May 15, 2012
The Clean Mining Alliance has unveiled its new industry association aimed at supporting and advocating technological advancements to make the mining industry cleaner and more environmentally responsible. “Frameworks exist to increase social responsibility in mining, but despite advancements in exploration, extraction,…
Alpha Natural Resources Establishes Foundation to Improve Mine Health and Safety
May 15, 2012
Alpha Natural Resources has established the Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, Inc. The Alpha Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve mine health and safety through funding projects by qualified academic institutions, not-for-profit…
June 2: Governor McDonnell & Rep. Griffith Announce Participation in Rally for Coal Jobs in Va.
May 15, 2012
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9) have confirmed they will be participating in the Federation for American Coal Energy and Security’s (FACES of Coal) Appalachian Coal Jobs Rally on June 2 in Abingdon, Va. The rally is…
University of Nevada Students Take Home Sontag Entrepreneurship Award to Help Mine Safety
May 14, 2012
A group of physics students have taken home the Sontag Entrepreneurship Award, and the $50,000 prize money that comes with it, in the competition’s inaugural year at the University of Nevada, Reno. The Mining Environmental Technology and Services team plans to…
Patriot Coal Sees Industry Resurgence in Coming Months
May 14, 2012
Despite having cut production and employment at some of its mines in recent months, Patriot Coal Co. says it sees some positives in the immediate future for its industry. On Tuesday, Patriot reported adjusted EBITDA of $36.2 million in the first…
Caterpillar Foundation Commits $3 Million to LISC to Rebuild Blighted Neighborhoods in Peoria, Ill.
May 14, 2012
The Caterpillar Foundation and the nonprofit Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) are teaming up to help distressed neighborhoods in this city where the iconic heavy machinery manufacturer has long had its world headquarters. The foundation, which is funded by Caterpillar Inc.,…
After Criticism, Obama Campaign Site Finally Adds “Clean Coal” to Its Energy Plan
May 14, 2012
After facing criticism from members of Congress last week over omitting coal from the “all of the above” energy strategy on his campaign website, the Obama campaign last week finally added “clean coal” to the site. In response, Senior Vice President…
Three West Virginia Army National Guardsmen Instructing Mine Safety in Mongolia
May 14, 2012
Mine safety is the top priority of three West Virginia Army National Guardsmen who are in Mongolia to share their knowledge of mining with coal mining officials in the Mongolian government. First Lt. Joshua Poling of Morgantown, 1st Lt. John Sinsel…
Climax Mine Near Leadville Colorado Restarts Molybdenum Production
May 14, 2012
The Climax mine near Leadville on Thursday produced its first batch of molybdenum concentrate in 17 years. The historic mine had closed in 1987 after molybdenum prices crashed, leaving Leadville and Lake County in an economic depression with the loss of…
Miner Injured in Accident at Casselman Mine in Maryland
May 11, 2012
Federal regulators say a coal miner suffered a back injury in an accident at the Casselman Mine near the western Maryland town of Grantsville. A U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration official tells the Cumberland Times-News that the accident occurred Tuesday…
