The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill on March 11 that would reduce the number of required mine emergency technicians (METs) on a shift from two to one for underground coal mines with 15 or fewer miners working at a time, reported local media. Rep. Bill Wesley (R-Ravenna), who sponsored House Bill 85, said that by letting smaller mining…
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Illinois Basin navigating market shift
While coal may be having a renewed uptick in some regions, the Illinois Basin may be an exception – at least from appearances as of late. In late February, energy producer and miner Hallador Energy announced a restructuring of its Sunrise Coal division, a group of Illinois Basin mines it owns in Indiana. The decision, which is said will strengthen…
Read MoreVeracio refreshes orebody knowledge tools
Salt Lake City-based Veracio has unveiled a new suite of orebody knowledge tools – TruScan 2, TruProbe and Strata – all to improve, automate and digitally transform orebody sciences in exploration, resource definition and production globally. The suite was released at the PDAC convention in Canada last month. Details of the products include: TruScan 2 featuring HyperXRF: a mineralogical solution…
Read MoreMotion acquires two Canadian companies
Motion Industries Inc. has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of Perfetto Manufacturing and SER Hydraulics. The affiliated organizations are well-established, with Perfetto in business since 1986 and SER Hydraulics since 1978. Located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, each has grown to provide engineered solutions, service and equipment for hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, complex power units and other assets…
Read MoreCumberland coal mine not closing: owner
Despite reports to the contrary late last month by regional media citing the United Mine Workers of America, coal miner Iron Senergy has confirmed that its Cumberland underground mine in Greene County, Pa., is not, in fact, closing its doors. Company officials said they are aware of the statements from the UMWA related to the permanent closure of the operation.…
Read MoreBluefield Coal Symposium coming in August
The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias based in Bluefield and Princeton, West Virginia, announced the 2024 Bluefield Coal Symposium will take place at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton from August 12-14. The Bluefield Coal Symposium has the theme Using U.S. Coal for a Better America and includes a distinguished list of speakers, comprising leaders in the industry…
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