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
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
US Nuclear, Uranium Mining Industries Hope for Bailout from PresidentUS Nuclear, Uranium Mining Industries Hope for Bailout from PresidentBut conservation groups and other opponents said the U.S. has enough uranium stockpiled to supply decades' worth of defense needs. Associated PressAssociated Press
With Zinke’s Help, Wyoming Gold, Copper Mining Could ResumeWith Zinke’s Help, Wyoming Gold, Copper Mining Could ResumeThe company plans more sampling this summer.Associated PressAssociated Press
Montana Court Blocks Drilling North of YellowstoneMontana Court Blocks Drilling North of YellowstoneThere’s already a 20-year ban on new mining claims on public land north of Yellowstone.Associated PressAssociated Press
Mining Project Near Yellowstone to Move Forward Despite BanMining Project Near Yellowstone to Move Forward Despite BanThe withdrawal has no bearing on private land, where both companies have plans.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Governor to Consider New Coal Mine Bonding RulesWyoming Governor to Consider New Coal Mine Bonding RulesWyoming's new regulations would factor in a company's credit rating in allowing a company to self-bond.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. Mining Sites Dump 50M Gallons of Fouled Wastewater DailyU.S. Mining Sites Dump 50M Gallons of Fouled Wastewater DailyOfficials have yet to complete work including basic risk analyses on about 80 percent of abandoned mining sites on federal lands.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming's Cloud Peak Energy Cuts 15 Salaried JobsWyoming's Cloud Peak Energy Cuts 15 Salaried JobsCloud Peak owns the Antelope and Cordero Rojo mines in Wyoming and the Spring Creek mine in Montana.Associated PressAssociated Press
Judge Won't Block Energy Panel's Work, But Lets Case ProceedJudge Won't Block Energy Panel's Work, But Lets Case ProceedThe panel is supposed to find ways to remove barriers to drilling and mining while making sure taxpayers aren't shortchanged by energy companies.Associated PressAssociated Press