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Coal Miner Killed in Fall at Alpha’s Liberty Processing Plant in W. Va.
May 18, 2012
A Boone County coal miner died on the job Thursday, May 17, 2012; the eighth coal miner to die in the U.S. this year and the second in West Virginia, according to the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration. The fatality…
Nine Utah Teachers Receive Arch Coal Foundation’s Golden Apple Award
May 18, 2012
Nine area teachers were presented Golden Apple Achiever Awards on May 17 by the Arch Coal Foundation, according to Erwin Sass, general manager of the Dugout Canyon Mine. Teachers receiving Golden Apple Achiever Awards Paul Allred; North Sanpete High School, Mt.…
WeGotPumps.com Commits 10 Percent of 2012 Profits to Convoy of Hope
May 18, 2012
WeGotPumps.com has committed to donating 10 percent of its 2012 sales profits to Convoy of Hope to support their ongoing children’s feeding initiatives. Convoy of Hope is a humanitarian relief organization that currently feeds more than 100,000 children through schools and…
Gold Coast Mining’s JV Project in Arizona With Western Sierra Moves Closer to Production Phase
May 18, 2012
Gold Coast Mining has made significant progress in its goal to develop its Skull Valley, Arizona claims along with its joint venture partner, Western Sierra Mining. Since completing its previously announced milestones (initial surveying, staking, and preparation for sampling), the joint…
New Web Video Looks at President Obama’s History with Coal
May 17, 2012
The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity unveiled a new web video contrasting President Obama’s campaign rhetoric on coal with the record of the Obama EPA, which is seeking to regulate coal out of existence in the United States. “The President…
NMA’s Quinn Says H.R. 4402 Addresses Permitting Delays that Obstruct Investment, Jobs and Economy
May 16, 2012
In testimony before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, National Mining Association (NMA) President & CEO Hal Quinn urged strong congressional support for the “Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2012” (H.R. 4402), sponsored by Rep. Mark Amodei…
Tyco Thermal Controls Presented with Safety Recognition Award for Motiva Crude Expansion Project
May 16, 2012
Tyco Thermal Controls’ Tracer Turnkey Solutions Team was presented with a Safety Recognition Award for its work on the Motiva Crude Expansion Project (CEP) in Port Arthur, Texas. Premier experts in the engineering design, construction, and maintenance of heat-tracing solutions, the…
Alpha Natural Resources’ Mine Rescue Teams Take Top Honors at West Virginia Contest
May 16, 2012
Alpha Natural Resources has the results of the West Virginia Alliance Mine Rescue Skills Contest. Fifty-six teams participated in the event held last week at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy near Beckley, W.Va. The contest was divided into two…
Dixon Specialty Products Opens New Facility in Chestertown, Md.
May 16, 2012
Dixon has opened a new, dedicated manufacturing facility for its newly renamed and expanded Specialty Products Division. The 44,000 sq. ft. facility located in Chestertown, Md. becomes the home of Dixon Specialty Products. Dixon Specialty Products (DSP), previously known as Dixon…
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,…
