Wayne National Forest Seeks Public Comment On Coal Leasing
After a 30-day public comment period, a forest supervisor will make a decision
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Environmentalists Say Coal Employment Still Strong
An environmental group says coal mining employment in 2011 and 2012 was the highest in 15 years
Tomblin Says Mine Safety Talks Complete
Safety talks were ordered last month for more than 500 West Virginia coal operations
W.Va. Delegation Touts Bill On Miners' Pensions
A proposed bill would help protect the pensions and health care benefits of coal miners
West Virginia Coal Exports Up From 2011
Exports up 40 percent in 2012
W.Va. Mine Where Two Died Supports Safety Refreshers
The owner of a W.Va. coal mine has started comprehensive safety retraining
Tomblin Calls For Safety Stand-Down At W.Va. Mines
Mine operators have been urged to hold safety talks with employees over the next 24 hours
U.S. Mine Death Totals In 2012 Second Lowest Ever
Fatality rates in U.S. mines hit an all-time low last year
Plea Hearing For Ex-Massey Coal Mine Exec Delayed
David Hughart is accused of ensuring miners got advance warning about federal inspections
Regulators Issue 285 Citations At Mines In November
Federal mining regulators issued 285 citations during November impact inspections