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