Trump Pushes Mining With Order, but Effects Are UncertainTrump Pushes Mining With Order, but Effects Are UncertainHow effective the order will be is uncertain. Mines typically need approvals from state regulators, too.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Regulators Approve Coal Mine Construction, PermitWyoming Regulators Approve Coal Mine Construction, PermitThat will allow the firm to mine for coal near Sheridan.Associated PressAssociated Press
Green River Mining Company to Lay Off WorkersGreen River Mining Company to Lay Off WorkersThe company employs about 950 people. Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Rare Earth Elements Project Receives Federal FundingWyoming Rare Earth Elements Project Receives Federal FundingThe project received the grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Technology Commercialization Fund.Associated PressAssociated Press
W. Virginia Gov’s Coal Companies to Appeal Lawsuit RulingsW. Virginia Gov’s Coal Companies to Appeal Lawsuit RulingsThe lawsuit accused the Justice companies of failing to pay mining royalty payments and retainer fees.Associated PressAssociated Press
Amid Pandemic, US Coal Industry Seeks Lower Taxes, RoyaltiesAmid Pandemic, US Coal Industry Seeks Lower Taxes, RoyaltiesEven before the current economic upheaval, the coal mining industry was in sharp decline.Associated PressAssociated Press
Class Action Settlement Reached on Behalf of Blackjewel MinersClass Action Settlement Reached on Behalf of Blackjewel MinersThe Milton, West Virginia-based Blackjewel, LLC, and related companies filed for Chapter 11 business reorganization Bankruptcy Protection on July 1.Tom MortonTom Morton
Weak Production Report Caps 2019 for Powder River Basin CoalWeak Production Report Caps 2019 for Powder River Basin CoalTwo former Blackjewel mines, Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr, returned to production in the fourth quarter after their purchase by another company.Associated PressAssociated Press
Report: 24 US Mining Deaths in 2019, the Fewest Ever RecordedReport: 24 US Mining Deaths in 2019, the Fewest Ever RecordedThe coal mine total matched the tally from 2018.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming's Economy Continues to ReboundWyoming's Economy Continues to ReboundVisitors 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. Zach SpadtZach Spadt