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DOE “Best Practices” Manual Focuses on Site Selection for CO2 Storage
January 6, 2011
The most promising methods for assessing potential carbon dioxide geologic storage sites — a crucial component of Carbon Capture and Storage technology — is the focus of the latest in a series of U.S. Department of Energy CCS “best practices” manuals.…
Massey Energy Fourth Quarter Shipments Fall Short of Expectations
January 6, 2011
Massey Energy Company announced that its produced coal shipments in the fourth quarter of 2010 were lower than projected in earlier guidance. The company stated that produced tons sold for the quarter totaled 8.9 million tons, bringing the full year 2010…
Peabody’s Farmersburg Mine Recognized for Stream Restoration With Major Indiana Honor
January 6, 2011
A flourishing watershed at Peabody Energy’s Farmersburg Mine has earned one of Indiana’s highest environmental honors. The Indiana Society of Mining and Reclamation recognized the mine team with the 2010 Indiana Excellence in Mining and Reclamation Award for Natural Stream Restoration…
General Moly to Restart Liberty Project in Nevada
January 4, 2011
General Moly will allocate $2.5 million in its 2011 budget to advance the company’s Liberty project, located in central Nevada. “In early 2009, with the collapse of the global markets, we suspended evaluation activities at the Liberty project. However, given our…
National Coal Corporation’s Doors Shut, 155 Workers Laid Off
January 4, 2011
A month after buying Knoxville-based National Coal. Corp., its new owners have effectively shut down the company and laid off its 155 employees, at least temporarily, said Dan Roling, former president and CEO of the company. Roling said he was one…
Mississippi Utility Sues Railroad Over Monopoly Claim
January 4, 2011
A Mississippi power company has sued Norfolk Southern Railway Company for millions of dollars, claiming the railroad uses a monopoly over coal deliveries to inflate costs. Hattiesburg-based South Mississippi Electric Power Association said Norfolk Southern is the only railroad company that…
Mining Firms Dig Deeper As Worker Costs Escalate
January 4, 2011
Demand for commodities has boosted demand for miners around the world, prompting warnings from companies that a shortage could slow growth and increase costs. The need for workers is forcing some companies, such as BHP Billiton, to prepare to fly workers…
Millrock Resources Planning Mineral Exploration in Bristol Bay Area Alaska
December 29, 2010
One more Canadian mining company has announced plans to explore for gold, copper and molybdenum in the Bristol Bay area next year. Vancouver-based Millrock Resources, has staked more than 266 claims covering more than 66 square miles of land located 50…
Gryphon Resources Completes US$150,000 Private Placement to Fund Arizona Exploration Projects
December 29, 2010
Gryphon Resources Inc. has raised US$150,000 to increase funding for its two mineral exploration projects in Arizona, USA. President and CEO Alan Muller commented, “We’ve been working hard over the last two months to form working plans for our lithium project…
Sen. Jay Rockefeller Warns Lack of Funding Could Limit Progress on Improving Mine Safety
December 27, 2010
Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) is raising questions about whether the federal agency charged with mining safety is adequately funded. In a letter to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, Rockefeller said he is concerned that the Senate’s inability to pass an omnibus spending…
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