Future of AML program uncertain
WHITESBURG, Ky. — Congress has allowed the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program to expire,…
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Coal execs sentenced for fraud scheme to skirt air safety requirements
A pair of Virginia coal executives were sentenced for a scheme
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Grundy coal company, executives sentenced for falsifying dust samples
BIG STONE GAP, Va. — A Grundy coal company, its owner and a foreman were sentenced in U.S. District…
Read MoreSentencing next week for mine safety violations
BIG STONE GAP, Va. — A southwestern Virginia coal company and two of its officials will be sentenced…
Read MoreKentucky coal operator files for bankruptcy protection
Kentucky coal operator files for bankruptcy protection
Read MoreBlackhawk Mining acquired by European firm
A mining company with operations in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia has been acquired by…
Read MoreReport: Appalachia hit hardest by loss of coal jobs
Appalachia has suffered the most with the loss of coal jobs, a recently released report says.
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Bonds Not Paid In Blackjewel Bankruptcy
Frankfort, KY — Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear says the state’s Labor Cabinet hasn’t…
Read MoreCoal counties dodge a budget buster
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Most of us celebrate at midnight on New Year’s Eve, but officials in…
Read MorePike officials approve tax break for coal mine expansion
The Pike County Fiscal Court approved a plan Tuesday to provide a break on the county’s occupational…
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