Coal Bankruptcy Judge Asks Company to Explain Attorney CostsCoal Bankruptcy Judge Asks Company to Explain Attorney CostsVolk questions some of those expenses, including a one-night hotel stay costing $982, and wants them to respond by Dec. 13.Associated PressAssociated Press
Coal Bankruptcy Plan Approved Amid Bonding UncertaintyCoal Bankruptcy Plan Approved Amid Bonding UncertaintyA spokesman for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company says he can't comment because the bond negotiations are active. Associated PressAssociated Press
Navajo Leader: Tribe Won’t Back Energy Company’s New MinesNavajo Leader: Tribe Won’t Back Energy Company’s New MinesThose fees amount to about 1% of the bond total, or about $1 million annually, Harbage said. Associated PressAssociated Press
Bill Addresses Pensions, Healthcare for Miners, RetireesBill Addresses Pensions, Healthcare for Miners, RetireesIn the past, the United Mine Workers of America has accused McConnell of blocking pension and health benefits for miners.Associated PressAssociated Press
Trump Administration Eases Obama-Era Rule on Coal PollutionTrump Administration Eases Obama-Era Rule on Coal PollutionMonday's change would loosen some of the requirements for cleaning up the waste streams from coal-fired power plants.Associated PressAssociated Press
Judge Sides With Coal Company Over Wyoming Permit RejectionJudge Sides With Coal Company Over Wyoming Permit RejectionThe department is reviewing the ruling and expects to work with others to see if they will appeal, department spokesman Keith Guille said Wednesday.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Regulators to Complete Wyoming Coal Merger Review by Mid-2020US Regulators to Complete Wyoming Coal Merger Review by Mid-2020The companies expect to save $120 million a year over the first 10 years of working together.Associated PressAssociated Press
Coal Giant Murray Energy Seeks Bankruptcy ProtectionCoal Giant Murray Energy Seeks Bankruptcy ProtectionSeveral other major coal producers have filed for bankruptcy protection this year, including Blackjewel Mining in West Virginia and Cloud Peak Energy in Wyoming.Associated PressAssociated Press
Talks Continue After Mine Shuttered in DisputeTalks Continue After Mine Shuttered in DisputeState officials said they were optimistic on reaching a deal with the Navajo Transitional Energy Company.Associated PressAssociated Press
New Owner of Wyoming Coal Mines Moves to Reinstate WorkersNew Owner of Wyoming Coal Mines Moves to Reinstate WorkersUtility companies increasingly are turning to cheaper natural gas and increasingly affordable renewable energy to generate electricity.Associated PressAssociated Press