US coal news
Allegiance Coal confirms start of production at New Elk
Allegiance Coal Ltd has announced the commencement of production at the New Elk Mine and its production and sales plans for 2H22.
EPA selects Rural Action to receives US$30 000 brownfields grant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that Rural Action Inc. in Ohio will receive US$300 000 in Brownfields funding to conduct environmental investigations and cleanup planning at abandoned mine sites in Perry County.
EPA proposes removing Butler Mine Tunnel from contaminated sites list
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is seeking comments on the proposed deletion of the Butler Mine Tunnel in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, from the Superfund National Priorities List.
EPA seeks input on proposal to establish regulatory framework for coal combustion residuals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced two proposed regulations – one that applies to the management of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities, and one that revises a portion of the regulations affecting wastewater management from steam electric power plants.
Arch Resources joins ResponsibleSteel
Arch Resources, Inc. has become the first US metallurgical coal supplier to join ResponsibleSteel™, the steel industry's first global not-for-profit multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative.
Warrior Met Coal reports 1Q21 results
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. has recently announced its results for 1Q21.
DOE awards US$19 million to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded US$19 million for 13 projects to support the production of rare earth elements and critical minerals vital to the manufacturing of batteries, magnets, and other components important to the clean energy economy.
Bedeschi America wins contract in Southeast Texas
Bedeschi America has won a new contract in Southeast Texas for the design and supply of a lignite receiving and handling system.
America’s Power releases statement on President Biden’s climate pledge
America’s Power has released a statement following the White House’s announcement of a new economy-wide target for the US to seek to reduce carbon emissions by 50 – 52% from 2005 levels by 2030.
DOE to invest US$6 million in products from coal waste
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy has announced US$6 million in federal funding for research and development to produce valuable products from coal waste-derived sources.