mining

How effective the order will be is uncertain. Mines typically need approvals from state regulators, too.

That will allow the firm to mine for coal near Sheridan.

The company employs about 950 people.

The project received the grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Technology Commercialization Fund.

The lawsuit accused the Justice companies of failing to pay mining royalty payments and retainer fees.

Even before the current economic upheaval, the coal mining industry was in sharp decline.

The Milton, West Virginia-based Blackjewel, LLC, and related companies filed for Chapter 11 business reorganization Bankruptcy Protection on July 1.

Two former Blackjewel mines, Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr, returned to production in the fourth quarter after their purchase by another company.

The coal mine total matched the tally from 2018.

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.