The U.S. electric grid that makes modern life possible is undergoing a rapid transformation. States like Wyoming depend on coal to power, cool and heat local business, homes, schools and hospitals. Thanks to Western Fuels Association’s Dry Fork Mine, coal is delivered to in-state power plants, which,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, which offers a legal framework to advance the nation’s environmental protections while preserving the rightful authority of the states to manage their... Read More

At the end of 2018, Peabody honored best-in-class clean coal technologies with the company's Fifth Annual Peabody Global Clean Coal Leadership Awards.?The awards recognized outstanding examples of leadership and innovation among coal-fueled generating plants and projects, with honorees from?China,?India?and... Read More

It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time for festive lights and decorations, colder temperatures, holiday feasts and a big jump in energy use. Coal and minerals like copper play a key role in every stage of energy delivery and demonstrate just how important mining is for every season. Mining... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed revised New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for greenhouse gas emissions provide a path forward for commercially viable, advanced coal technology to reduce emissions and support a diverse, reliable and affordable electricity... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule is a “welcome return to the rule of law and to the proper balance between state and federal authority under the Constitution and the Clean Air Act (CAA),” the National Mining Association (NMA) said in comments... Read More

More electricity in North Dakota is generated with coal than with any other fuel. In fact, the state continues to be one of the country’s top coal-producing states, mining approximately 30 million tons every year since 1988. Most of the region’s electricity is generated from lignite across seven power... Read More

Americans expect reliable and affordable energy, powered by a diverse mix of coal, natural gas, nuclear power, oil and renewable sources. Energy Fuels is a critical partner in keeping America’s energy mix diverse by providing fuel for the nation’s commercial nuclear fleet. Uranium, the only source... Read More

Case Study of At-Risk Plants Finds Cost to Consumers of Premature Coal Plant Retirements is 15 Times More Than The Cost of Supporting Continued Plant Operations WASHINGTON, D.C. – The cost to consumers of premature retirements of coal vastly outweighs the cost of supporting continued operations, according... Read More

America is blessed to be home to abundant natural resources that provide efficient, low-cost energy. With vast coal reserves and world-class coal mining, the U.S. coal industry provides job and economic growth to the United States. It is also important to our allies in the Pacific. Many Asian countries... Read More

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Alaska's longest mining operation – Usibelli Coal Mine – located just 10 miles north of Denali National Park in Healy. The company is celebrating this significant milestone in a variety of ways throughout the year and was most recently recognized during the... Read More

Coal is a key part of America’s energy picture, working alongside natural gas, nuclear power, oil and renewable sources to ensure Americans and the world have access to affordable, reliable energy year-round. That’s why companies like Wyoming-based Cloud Peak Energy focus on building long-term relationships... Read More

Coal power still generates about a third of the energy in America and electricity generated by coal remains both affordable and reliable – especially during recent events like catastrophic hurricanes and polar vortexes. From homes to businesses to schools, hospitals and local governments, Americans... Read More

Americans expect reliable and affordable energy, powered by a diverse mix of coal, natural gas, nuclear power, oil and renewable sources. The importance of reliability is underscored all the more in the wake of devastating hurricanes that left millions in the dark in the Southeast, Texas and Puerto Rico. In... Read More

Coal-based electricity is a major part of the American lifestyle. In fact, a third of all electricity consumed by American households and businesses comes from coal. If you have turned on your computer, flipped on a light, or microwaved a quick snack, there is a chance that you are using coal-based electricity. The... Read More

Last month, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt visited CNX Coal Resource’s Harvey Mine and training complex in Pennsylvania. The Harvey Mine is part of one of the largest underground coal mine complexes in the country. Featuring an array of the latest mining technologies, it showcases modern mining and the... Read More

Uranium is a naturally radioactive chemical element that is essential for our energy sector, and it is found naturally occurring around the world. Uranium, commonly found in the form of uranium dioxide, is most often used as a source of concentrated energy in the nuclear power industry. When the element... Read More

As temperatures dip well below zero at its headquarters near Healy, Alaska, Usibelli Coal Mine provides affordable, reliable and clean burning coal to provide heat and power to Alaskans throughout the winter. In fact, the mine produces approximately 1.4 million tons of coal per year – a huge jump... Read More

Founded nearly 100 years ago, Wyodak Resources Development Corporation is the oldest coal mine in the Powder River Basin and the oldest continuously operating surface coal mine in the U.S. Around 40 percent of the country’s coal comes from this basin, located between southeast Montana and northwest... Read More

Coal is a key part of America’s energy picture, working alongside natural gas, nuclear power, oil and renewable sources to ensure Americans have access to affordable reliable energy year-round. The U.S.’s diverse energy picture ensures that price increases in any one fuel can be offset by another.... Read More

Producing more than 30 percent of America’s energy resources, coal mining companies in the United States offer reliable, affordable and plentiful domestic fuel resources for our businesses and homes. With the U.S. holding 27 percent of the total world coal reserves, the most of any country, American... Read More