US coal news
AEP and Dynegy complete Ohio coal plant transactions
Dynegy Inc. has finalised the sale of its 40% ownership interest in Conesville Power Station to AEP and acquired AEP’s 25.4% ownership interest in Zimmer Power Station.
Komatsu Mining Corp. launches in Milwaukee
Executives and elected officials have celebrated the official launch of Komatsu Mining Corp. in Milwaukee, US, on 8 May.
First Colombia Gold Corp assigned active coal permit
The company has won the lease for property in an opencast coal mine in Kentucky, US.
US EPA promotes state cooperation to facilitate safe disposal of US coal ash
The US EPA is working on guidance for implementing state permitting programs that allow flexibility in individual permits to manage the safe disposal of coal combustion residuals.
White Energy reviewing investment in Mountainside Coal
White Energy Co. is currently reviewing its investment in its Mountainside Coal mining operations in Kentucky, US.
Consumers Energy selects redeveloper for its former coal-fired power plants
Forsite Development has been selected to redevelop two Consumers Energy coal-fired power plant sites.
Scott Pruitt brings Back-to-Basics agenda to Missouri coal plant
The US EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt brings Back-to-Basics Agenda to Missouri coal-fired power plant.
Waste heat recovery units in the coal industry
Although they have been around for a long time, there is still misunderstanding around how waste heat recovery units can be used by the coal industry says Matthew Crewe from waste heat recovery solution specialists Green’s.
Caterpillar reports new Board member
Caterpillar Inc. has announced that Ray Wilkins has been elected to the Caterpillar board of directors effective immediately.
NMA Hails Pruitt’s support for coal
National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement regarding EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s recent visit to the Harvey Mine.