Coal in the News

01May

Will Electricity be Affordable in our Post COVID-19 Nation?

Via The Review: The COVID-19 pandemic is clearly wreaking havoc with the U.S. economy. And Americans are already feeling the pain. As Washington starts to grapple with this economic disruption, there’s a looming problem that must be addressed. Our nation will begin to dig out of the crisis in the coming months, but we’re going […]
28Apr

For Energy, Affordability, Reliability, and Balance Matter More Now Than Ever

Via RealClearEnergy: Energy markets are in disarray. Look no further than oil prices slipping into negative territory for evidence of the chaos. We are only just beginning to understand the economic disruption wrought by a virus that has brought much of the global economy to a screeching halt. While the turmoil in the oil sector […]
17Apr

EPA Action on MATS Marks a Return to Balanced Regulation

The National Mining Association (NMA) today applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement on the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) revised Supplemental Finding and Residual Risk and Technology Review final rule. The agency’s action rights a longstanding abuse of regulatory power. The 2012 MATS rule was a pivotal, destructive and illegal assault on the […]
16Apr

NMA Applauds New EPA Mining Sector Snapshot

The National Mining Association applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its new mining sector snapshot, which provides the public with a platform to increase understanding of the environmental performance and economic contributions of the metal and coal mining sectors. “With this new snapshot, the EPA is introducing a thoughtful approach to assessing and […]
15Apr

Mining Industry Joins President Trump’s “Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups”

Rich Nolan, National Mining Association President and CEO, issued the following statement upon being named to President Donald Trump’s Great American Economic Revival Industry Groups. “We appreciate President Trump’s leadership during this unprecedented time of crisis and for proactively gathering this important group together to chart the course for recovery. The mining industry stands ready […]
13Apr

Fairbanks Area Mines Look After Seniors

Via North of 60 Mining News: Amidst the scramble to prepare for an imminent pandemic that is roiling mining and metals markets, the three large mines in Interior Alaska have taken the time to look after the members of their community most vulnerable to COVID-19. On March 12, Kinross Fort Knox Mine, Northern Star Resources Ltd. Pogo […]
10Apr

During Crisis, Coal industry Remains Vital to Economy

Via The Marietta Times: The coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on nearly every sector of our economy and the coal industry is no different. In this most challenging time, it’s vital that this essential industry is provided the flexibility and support it needs to continue producing the fuel that remains the foundation for […]
25Mar

Coal Industry Worth Supporting During Coronavirus Outbreak

Via The Mercury: As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc on nearly every part of the nation’s energy sector, now is not the time for partisan fights over which industries and energy sources deserve government support. Yet, that’s exactly what’s happening. The coal industry is asking for relief to weather the coronavirus pandemic. But the usual […]
20Mar

America’s Mining Industry Deserves Strategic Support to Weather the Storm

Via RealClearEnergy: The challenge facing the nation is arguably without precedent. The health crisis posed by COVID-19 must be our first priority, but we must also in tandem tend to the economic upheaval wrought by the virus and the steps that must be taken to combat it. Every industry will feel the impacts of this […]
10Mar

Pennsylvania Should Take the Lead on Advanced Energy Technologies

Via The Pennsylvania Capital Star-Tribune: Like much of the United States, Pennsylvania is moving toward a low-carbon energy future. That effort will likely be defined by a pivot to renewable sources of power. Surprisingly, the most important breakthroughs for achieving lower emissions in the years ahead may not come from wind turbines and solar panels […]