West Virginia

SAFETY

Miner dies in Boone County, West Virginia

Coal miner suffered fatal injuries at Progress Surface Mine

30 January 2025

MANAGEMENT

UK's DST to make energy cells in West Virginia

UK company will use coal and other organic material for clean energy storage.

25 November 2020

MANAGEMENT

Ramaco shifts down at Berwind

Coal miner cited the subdued met coal market as reason for the decision.

14 July 2020

COVID-19

Coronado restarts US ops after COVID-19 idle

Shutdown due to COVID-19 had been ongoing since late March.

28 May 2020

COVID-19

Contura curtails work at mines

Coal miner has cited market conditions as one impetus for decision

07 April 2020

UNDERGROUND

Consol adds Itmann to operational roster

New West Virginia mine should be online in 2021

13 May 2019

UNDERGROUND

Arch confirms new Appalachian coal mine

Leer South in West Virginia, US, to be near-twin of existing Leer longwall operation

20 February 2019

ENVIRONMENT

WVU mine rescue teams top competition

Two WVU teams earn first, third at SME rescue contest

03 November 2017

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