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Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. and Department of Justice Reach $209 Million Agreement Related to Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion
WASHINGTON—Alpha Natural Resources Inc. has agreed to make payments and safety investments totaling $209 million in connection with the criminal investigation of the April 5, 2010, explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine (UBB) in Montcoal, W.Va., announced Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S.
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Advance Clean Energy Project, Create 1,500 Jobs – Leucadia Project Will Boost Regional Economy; Provide Long-Term Price Certainty to Consumers
CHICAGO – July 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help create Illinois’ first coal gasification plant and substantially reduce carbon emissions, while creating 1,500 jobs and saving consumers more than $100 million over the next several years.
Rhino Resource Partners Receives Permit for Company’s First Illinois Coal Mine
LEXINGTON, Ky. , Nov.
Governor Quinn Announces Approval of New Coal Mine in Hamilton County – White Oak Mine Will Create 650 Jobs, Boost Regional Economy
BENTON – Governor Pat Quinn today announced approval of a new underground coal mine to be opened in Hamilton County. The new mine will create 300 construction jobs and 350 permanent jobs and provide a significant economic boost to southern Illinois.
Chicago’s coal generation has hidden health costs
Pollution from Chicago ‘s two coal-fired power plants costs neighboring communities $127 million a year in hidden health damages, according to a report released today that relied on research from the nation’s leading scientific organization. Environmental groups and Chicago aldermen have been fighting for years to force the aging Fisk plant in Pilsen and the Crawford plant in Little Village to either clean up or shut down.
Coal Industry Outlook – Oct. 2010
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EPA Considers Regulating Coal Ash
Citizens from across the Midwest are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate coal ash. The EPA is considering regulating the disposal of ash from coal-fired plants.
American Power Corp. Retains Weir International to Prepare and Supervise an Exploration Drilling Program on Pace Coal
DENVER, CO — (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — American Power Corp. (OTC.BB:TGMP – News) (“American Power” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that it has retained Weir International Inc. of Downers Grove,…
