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Mining Companies Wait For Mine Exploration Permit


State Sen. Gary Forby expressed anger Thursday about the lengthy state permitting process that could delay the creation of nearly 700 permanent jobs.

Coal Mine Development Into Hamilton County Enterprise Zone


Will families with school-age children move into Hamilton County if new coal mines open here?
If so, how many? And what would the additional cost to the school district be?

Coal Association Investigation Sale of Coal Mine Rights


The Jefferson County Board is investigating selling about 7,000 acres of mineral rights held by the county and throwing in with the Dodds Pendleton Coal Association.

New Giant Coal Mine Exploration Company After Merger Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.-Alpha Natural Resources


There’s a new coal mining giant in Appalachia.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest producer of iron ore pellets in North America and a major supplier of metallurgical coal, announced it is buying coal producer Alpha Natural Resources in a deal valued at $10 billion.
Cleveland-Cliffs is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The company operates six iron ore mines in [...]