Last month, the Trump administration nominated mining industry association executive Wayne Palmer to head MSHA.

The multi-phase initiative will focus on constructing a new coal breaker modeled after the 1915 Eckley breaker, enhancing both the historical authenticity of the site and the visitor experience.

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Peak coal could be considered akin to that of mythical folklore – a narrative widely told but never experienced in reality. Indeed, 2024 was yet another record breaker in terms of demand and ...

With a few exceptions, most remaining coal mining in Kentucky consists of ... specially trained miners on every shift can be a deal-breaker, Wheeler said. “Sometimes finding sufficient numbers ...