Judge Approves Contura As Blackjewel LLC BidderJudge Approves Contura As Blackjewel LLC BidderFederal bankruptcy judge Frank Volk approved the motion Friday morning. Zach SpadtZach Spadt
No Ruling Thursday; Wyoming Coal Mines' Future Remains in LimboNo Ruling Thursday; Wyoming Coal Mines' Future Remains in LimboBlackjewel Attorney Stephen Lerner said Contura is the only company that has shown willingness to finance Blackjewel's assets. Zach SpadtZach Spadt
Blackjewel Proposes Selling Wyoming Mines Back to ConturaBlackjewel Proposes Selling Wyoming Mines Back to ConturaBlackjewel operates some 32 properties in total and holds over 500 mining permits, more than any other mining enterprise in the country. Nick LearnedNick Learned
Coal Bankruptcy Ruling Could Mean $30M Hit to Wyoming CountyCoal Bankruptcy Ruling Could Mean $30M Hit to Wyoming CountyLocal officials say Campbell County alone could be owed $30 million or more.Associated PressAssociated Press
Blackjewel Still Looking For Money for Campbell County MinesBlackjewel Still Looking For Money for Campbell County MinesAfter another unsuccessful attempt to get $20 million, it was able to obtain $5 million in emergency funding to secure the mines and the equipment.Tom MortonTom Morton
Priest Donates to Miners Affected by Blackjewel BankruptcyPriest Donates to Miners Affected by Blackjewel BankruptcySichko says he felt compelled to help the miners because he's the grandson of a Pennsylvania coal miner.Associated PressAssociated Press
Blackjewel Still Seeking Funding to Reopen Mines in Campbell CountyBlackjewel Still Seeking Funding to Reopen Mines in Campbell CountyThe attorneys for Blackjewel said they expect to provide another status report by Wednesday.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Machinery in Mills Gets Pledge from Blackjewel That its Equipment is SafeWyoming Machinery in Mills Gets Pledge from Blackjewel That its Equipment is SafeWyoming Machinery Co., owns a lot of equipment at the mines and it provides monthly about $3 million in maintenance and other services.Tom MortonTom Morton
Miners Worried About Pay During Blackjewel Coal BankruptcyMiners Worried About Pay During Blackjewel Coal BankruptcyThe company said in a release that it intends to compensate employees for time worked before the filing.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Coal Miners Left Wondering After Bankruptcy FilingWyoming Coal Miners Left Wondering After Bankruptcy FilingVon Flatern said he emailed every state lawmaker this year about requiring monthly payments to counties, but no one responded.Associated PressAssociated Press