Most everyone begins a new year with a resolution. Personal resolutions widely differ, but for many, doing something that involves a positive impact on others – the act of “paying it forward” – is an important mission many remember and put to action throughout the year. On a corporate and organizational level, there seems to be a consistent flow of…
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Kentucky-based coal miner Ramaco Resources has confirmed a “material methane ignition” at its Berwind complex in McDowell County, W.Va. The company said that, as the mine was idle at the time of the incident on July 10, no one was in the mine – and no injuries or fatalities were reported. The cause of the ignition is unknown, but an…
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Appalachian coal miner American Resources said it has added to its near-term production opportunities, particularly at its McCoy Elkhorn complex in Kentucky, with the acquisition of operating rights to a PCI surface mine in Pike County. Production from the newly added operation will be transported approximately 15 miles to the company’s processing facilities at McCoy Elkhorn; the company anticipates selling…
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Appalachian coal miner Alpha Metallurgical Resources has promoted Dan Horn to serve as its executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective January 25. Horn, a 40-year mining industry veteran, had most recently served as president of Alpha Metallurgical Coal Sales as well as executive vice president of sales for Alpha Metallurgical Resources. He previously held the seats for senior…
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