America’s Coal Associations recently unveiled its official online presence to outline its mission, members, current issues for the industry and how to support the industry. “America’s Coal Associations work to promote the responsible use of coal as a vital energy … Continued
The Wyoming Energy Authority has outlined a request for proposals that will allow for a comprehensive Wyoming coal resource study, including supply, demand, investment interest, current and future mining constraints, the potential for exports and infrastructure needs, and regulatory barriers … Continued
South Fork Coal Co., which operates surface mines in Greenbrier County, W.Va., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware earlier this month, reported WV Public Broadcasting. The bankruptcy filing lists assets of $50 … Continued
Alberta’s government has ended a 2022 moratorium on new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, reported The Canadian Press in late January. Energy Minister Brian Jean said the move will “reduce regulatory confusion” around … Continued
The Nature Conservancy said that it and partner Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership have joined together with Sun Tribe Development and power producer Engie for the development of 17 new renewable energy projects on former Appalachian coal mines. The projects include … Continued
Virginia Tech said it is spearheading a research coalition to reveal the untapped potential of the greater Appalachian Mountains region. The initiative is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Carbon Ore, Rare Earth, and Critical Minerals (CORE-CM) program, which … Continued
The team behind Coal Trends Donna SchmidtDonna began her journey in the mining trade publication industry in late 2004 as a junior correspondent for American Longwall magazine, which would later become Coal USA magazine, as well as International Longwall News, … Continued
If you’re reading this page, you have likely received this in the mail or picked it up from our coal show or a colleague – and we hope you’ll enjoy the pages to follow in what is SEMCO Publishing’s first-ever … Continued