Black Butte Coal allegedly initiates more layoffs

After laying off 19 employees in November, Black Butte Coal Co. has allegedly started a second round of layoffs at its surface mine in Sweetwater County, Wyo., reported Wyoming Public Radio citing a SweetwaterNOW article. In this latest round, 30 employees are likely to be laid off – about a third of the company’s current payroll.  “Some of these people…

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Wildfire causes Artemis to evacuate Blackwater mine

Artemis Gold has responded to a wildfire evacuation order issued across a region that includes its Blackwater mine in British Columbia. The company has proactively removed all non-essential staff and contractors from the mine site as of July 21.  “The safety and wellbeing of our employees and contractors is always our top priority,” said CEO Steven Dean. “Meanwhile, we are…

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