Families of Kentucky Miners Killed Sue Coal Company
Forbes reported on a lawsuit launched by the families of two miners who died at a Kentucky coal mine.
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Chandler and Yarmuth Actively Support Destroying Kentucky Coal Jobs
FACES of Coal released a report saying that Congressmen Ben Chandler and John Yarmuth of Kentucky are supporting a bill that could eliminate many coal jobs in the state.
Arch Coal to Pay $4 Million for Clean Water Violations
Reuters reported that Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI) has been ordered to pay a $4 million penalty for clean water violations at its properties in three states in the USA.
Kentucky Governor Meets Mining Protesters at Capitol
Bloomberg reports Kentucky’s governor met mining protesters at his Capitol office.
Kentucky Coal Association and State sue EPA
Kentucky and the state’s coal mining association together have joined forces, filing a lawsuit Monday against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) move to block water discharge permits.
Obama To Reverse Bush Rule On Coal
The U.S. Interior Department has said it will try to overturn a Bush administration rule that made it easier for coal mining companies to dump mountaintop debris into valley streams. The action is the latest blow to the coal industry, which defends mountaintop mining as a safer, cheaper alternative to traditional underground mining.
First Active purchased order received for underground coal mine
Active Control Technology Inc., reported that a leading coal mining company has selected ActiveMine for the first of two underground coal mines in Kentucky. Steve Barrett, President and CEO, Active Control, stated: We’re delighted that ActiveMine will become a key tool for our new customer in fulfilling its commitments to employee safety and business productivity. [...]
