US coal news
RFI extended for input on future small-scale, modular coal plants
The Office of Fossil Energy has announced an extension for the RFI on small-scale, modular coal-fired power plants of the future.
CP rail workers end strike; agreement reached
Canadian Pacific rail workers have ended their strike, following the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ tentative three year agreement.
Cloud Peak Energy extends and amends revolving credit facility and receivables securitisation facility
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC, a subsidiary of Cloud Peak Energy, has entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among CPE Resources, the guarantors party thereto, PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and a syndicate of lenders which amends and extends the prior credit agreement.
OSMRE to increase acreage of San Juan coal mine area
OSMRE has proposed extending the San Juan mine mining plan area by approximately 4500 acres.
DOE seeking information on improving coal-fired power plants
The US Department of Energy is researching how to improve the efficiency, reliability and flexibility of existing coal-fired power plants.
US$110 million new financing commitment secured by Westmoreland Coal
Westmoreland Coal Company’s new financing commitment will simplify capital structure, provide working capital and allow additional time to develop right-sized capital structure.
NACCO Industries declares cash dividend
NACCO Industries, Inc. declares a regular cash dividend of 16.5 cents per share.
Mohegan acquires low volume metallurgical coal operation
Mohegan Energy Trustees has acquired a West Virginian metallurgical coal operation from Met Resources through a US$100 million strategic partnership with Orion Energy Partners.
DoE requests information on modular coal-based power plants of the future
The US Department of Energy issues a Request for Information on the development of small-scale, modular coal-fired power plants of the future.
Westmoreland Coal reports 2017 full year financial results
Westmoreland Coal Company reports its fourth quarter and full year 2017 financial results.