
NMA urges Congress to block Stream Buffer Rule
The National Mining Association urges Congress to stop the Stream Buffer Zone Rule set out by the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement.
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The National Mining Association urges Congress to stop the Stream Buffer Zone Rule set out by the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry, from coal production and development to the latest coal mine developments.

The United Mine Workers of America union has responded to the announcement that Walter Energy has filed for bankruptcy protection

The new 16M3 Motor Grader from Caterpillar provides increased fuel efficiency and power as well as enhanced durability, safety and Operator convenience.

The West Virginia Coal Association provides an outlook in relation to the federal Office of Surface Mining’s release of the revised Stream Buffer Zone Rule.

Cloud Peak Energy announces its 2Q15 shipments, updated annual adjusted EBITDA Guidance and schedule for earnings results.

The New York Stock Exchange has suspended trading in common stock of Alpha Natural Resources amid moves to delist the company from the exchange.

Walter Energy has become the latest US coal company to file for bankruptcy for protection.

Duke Energy announces Electric Power Research Institute will conduct a comprehensive study of the coal ash recycling market and available technologies in order to move forward with coal ash management.

The New Zealand Government approves Strategic Mining acquiring control of the mining licence for the Tatu coal project.

Whitehaven Coal releases its 2Q15 report for coal production and coal production sales.

Environment Minister, Greg Hunt, pledges to withhold final approval of the Shenhua coal mine if strict water management conditions are not met.