The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Michael Rulli (R-Ohio) to codify President Donald Trump’s executive order (EO) to reestablish the National Coal Council. While the EO returned the council to its advisory capacity, Rulli’s … Continued
The Department of the Interior has moved forward with three competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Montana and Utah this fall. These sales reflect the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening American Energy Dominance, supporting local economies and securing a stable … Continued
Mining giant Peabody Energy stated that swelling demand for electricity in the United States has the potential to increase coal consumption as much as 57%, according to Bloomberg. With the U.S. aiming to meet soaring demand and the Trump administration … Continued
Calgary-based CTI Plus Resources has successfully submitted the initial project description (IPD) and engagement plan (EP) for the Rocky Creek metallurgical coal project to the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO) and the Federal Impact Assessment Agency of Canada … Continued
British Columbia’s Environmental Appeal Board has upheld a ruling that handed Peace River Coal a C$800,000 (US$580,000) fine after it repeatedly failed to comply with its environmental permit for the Trend-Roman mine near Tumbler Ridge, reported Business in Vancouver. The … Continued
After coming out of bankruptcy this summer, West Virginia-based miner Allegheny Metallurgical recently powered up its state-of-the-art longwall in Barbour County after investing more than $1 billion in the mine site, facilities and employees. “We have built a world-class team … Continued
While rare earth elements are “essential ingredients for our modern lives,” up to 82% of rare earth elements are imported from other countries, notes Aaron Noble, Virginia Tech professor and head of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering and … Continued
In a push to strengthen U.S. energy and manufacturing security, the U.S. Energy Department confirmed the designation of metallurgical coal as a critical material under the Energy Act of 2020. On May 23 U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said … Continued
Coal Trends’ executive Q&A for this issue is a long-time expert in the sector and 23-year veteran of CORE Natural Resources Dan Connell, who is now serving as senior vice president-Innovation for the producer’s CORE Innovations arm. Read on for … Continued
Coal Trends talked with Travis Deti, executive director of the Wyoming Mining Association,about the past and future of the Wyoming Mining Association. Cheyenne is not just Wyoming’s capitol city and the state’s most populous location, it is also home to … Continued