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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has approved a federal mining plan modification that will extend the operational life of the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, …
Spring Creek Mine Expansion Approved, Extending Operational Life by 16 Years Read More
WEATHERLY, PA — The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has unveiled plans for an extensive upgrade project at Eckley Miners’ Village, a critical site commemorating Pennsylvania’s Anthracite mining heritage. …
Historic Transformation at Eckley Miners’ Village: New Coal Breaker to Preserve Mining Legacy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is sending a loud and clear message to the mining industry—compliance isn’t optional when lives are at …
162 Violations, Lives on the Line—MSHA Cracks Down on Dangerous Mines with November Impact Inspections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is stepping up its reclamation efforts with an infusion of $19.6 million directed at repairing abandoned mine lands (AMLs) that have plagued communities and ecosystems for decades. …
Pennsylvania’s Mining Scars Are Healing—$19.6M Pushes Environmental Restoration Forward Read More