W. Virginia Gov's Coal Companies to Appeal Lawsuit Rulings
The lawsuit accused the Justice companies of failing to pay mining royalty payments and retainer fees.
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Amid Pandemic, US Coal Industry Seeks Lower Taxes, Royalties
Even before the current economic upheaval, the coal mining industry was in sharp decline.
Class Action Settlement Reached on Behalf of Blackjewel Miners
The Milton, West Virginia-based Blackjewel, LLC, and related companies filed for Chapter 11 business reorganization Bankruptcy Protection on July 1.
Weak Production Report Caps 2019 for Powder River Basin Coal
Two former Blackjewel mines, Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr, returned to production in the fourth quarter after their purchase by another company.
Report: 24 US Mining Deaths in 2019, the Fewest Ever Recorded
The coal mine total matched the tally from 2018.
Wyoming's Economy Continues to Rebound
Visitors to Yellowstone National Park fell 1.2 percent to 2,499,186 while Grand Teton National Park also saw a decrease of 2.5 percent at 1,996,075.
Bill Addresses Pensions, Healthcare for Miners, Retirees
In the past, the United Mine Workers of America has accused McConnell of blocking pension and health benefits for miners.
Coal Giant Murray Energy Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
Several other major coal producers have filed for bankruptcy protection this year, including Blackjewel Mining in West Virginia and Cloud Peak Energy in Wyoming.
US Nuclear, Uranium Mining Industries Hope for Trump Bailout
But conservation groups and other opponents said the U.S. has enough uranium stockpiled to supply decades' worth of defense needs.
With Zinke's Help, Wyoming Gold, Copper Mining Could Resume
The company plans more sampling this summer.