Editor’s note: The following is a statement from the American Coal Council and America’s Coal Associations on the recently released ruling from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It has been edited only for style and clarity. The nation’s miners and coal allies from around the country who collectively account for 400,000 American workers and $261 billion in annual economic activity,…
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WVCA recognizes operations, contractors for safety, reclamation excellence
During the West Virginia Mining Symposium, which took place March 26-27 in Charleston alongside the West Virginia Coal Show, the West Virginia Coal Association recognized and celebrated exemplary mine safety and environmental excellence achievements of mining industry operations across the state. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety & Training co-sponsor…
Read MoreStellar turnout as doors open at West Virginia Coal Show 2024
The first day of the first-ever West Virginia Coal Show, being held March 26 and 27 in the state’s capital city of Charleston, is in the books with thousands in attendance and a sold-out floor of exhibitors enjoying a great crowd. Doors opened to the exhibition floor at 10 a.m., with lines forming quickly for both pre-registered name tags as…
Read MoreDays remaining until WVCS24 kicks off
The welcome mat is out – SEMCO Publishing and North American Mining magazine is just days away from opening the doors to the West Virginia Coal Show 2024, a two-day exposition at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in West Virginia. Exhibition space is sold out, and great crowds from the state, region, country and even beyond are expected for…
Read MoreWV Governor Justice declares week of sold-out WV Coal Show, Symposium ‘Coal Days’
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has issued a Proclamation declaring the week of March 25-29, 2024 as “Coal Days of West Virginia” to honor and recognize coal mining, which has been a foundational industry in West Virginia, providing countless high-paying industrial jobs and contributing immensely to West Virginia’s overall economic health. It further acknowledges the West Virginia Coal Association, which…
Read More2024 West Virginia Coal Show registration now open
Don’t miss out on this first-ever show in the heart of Appalachian coal country. Excitement is building for the 2024 West Virginia Coal Show. Are you in? Make it official! Register today. Admission is free for all of those who pre-register – and to be qualified for door prizes. So don’t wait! On-site registration the days of the show will…
Read MoreNew WV mine rescue, examiner rules effective Jan. 10
The West Virginia Coal Association and state regulators have confirmed the new set of rules that will dictate age requirements for new mine rescue team members and new outlines for mine examinations are coming into effect on January 10. The newly promulgated rules and regulations addressing the age of new mine rescue members are under Title 49, Series 4, and…
Read MoreWVU Mining Engineering merger shelved, will remain independent
A proposed absorption of the West Virginia University mining engineering into its petroleum and natural gas engineering school has been tabled indefinitely by school officials. A plan was originally announced earlier this year, part of wide-ranging staff cuts at the Appalachian institution. A walk-out was organized in September to oppose the move, and many mining engineering alumni have spoken up…
Read MoreAll in this together
Support. A simple concept, but in truth it can be complex. One can support themselves, but it is much easier when there are others around to share support for one another. When that support is for the same main goal…well, that is a win-win. The next time you attend an industry conference, look around. The speaker may be from operations,…
Read MoreCOAL-FIRED CONVERSATION: WEST VIRGINIA COAL ASSOCIATION’S CHRIS HAMILTON
North American Mining magazine, SEMCO Publishing and the West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) are excited to announce a collaboration for the development of the inaugural West Virginia Coal Show, set for March 26-28, 2024, in tandem with the West Virginia Coal Association’s 50th annual Mining Symposium. The trade show and conference, hosted at the brand-new Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center…
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