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President to Meet with State Coal Industry Print E-mail
Friday, 07/25/2008

The White House today confirmed President George W. Bush will meet with state and national coal industry leaders, Thursday, July 31, during the annual meeting of the West Virginia Coal Association.

The president will use the opportunity to discuss overall energy policies and the importance of clean coal technologies and nuclear technology, according to a White House spokesman.

Coal Association President Bill Raney welcomed the visit.

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Mining Companies Recognized for Reclamation Achievements Print E-mail
Friday, 01/11/2008
ICG Eastern Incorporated’s Birch River Complex Takes Top Honor

Eighteen West Virginia mining operations were recognized for stellar reclamation efforts in 2007 during the West Virginia Coal Association’s 35th Annual Mining Symposium on Friday.  Coal Association President Bill Raney made the announcement.

“Our companies strive to be good stewards of the land.” Raney stated.  “The Reclamation Award winners are fantastic examples of that stewardship and they are all to be commended.”
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Mining Companies Recognized for Safety Achievements Print E-mail
Friday, 01/11/2008
Twenty-seven West Virginia mining operations were recognized for stellar safety achievements in 2007 during the West Virginia Coal Association’s 35th Annual Mining Symposium on Thursday. Coal Association President Bill Raney made the announcement. 

“I can’t tell you how proud we are of these organizations’ achievements in calendar year 2007,” Raney stated. “They are truly setting the mark for our nation’s coal mining industry.”

Raney said Consol’s Robinson Run Mine in Harrison County was honored with the “2007 Barton B. Lay, Jr. Milestones of Safety Award”, which is bestowed upon the industry’s safest operation each year.
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WV Coal Association to Host Annual Mining Symposium Jan. 9-11 Print E-mail
Wednesday, 01/02/2008
State and national leaders, energy experts to address the group

State and national leaders, including West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin and Senator Jay Rockefeller, along with energy industry experts and regulators, will address representatives from the state’s coal industry during the 35th annual West Virginia Coal Association Mining Symposium to be held Wednesday, January 9 – Friday, January 11 at the Charleston House Holiday Inn in Charleston, WV.
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Proposed revisions to the federal Stream Buffer Zone regulations Print E-mail
Tuesday, 10/23/2007
Representatives of the West Virginia Coal Association will testify Wednesday evening in favor of proposed revisions to the federal Stream Buffer Zone regulations.
The rule changes are proposed by the federal Office of Surface Mining, which will conduct a public hearing on the subject, Wednesday, October 24, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Charleston House Holiday Inn in Charleston.

WVCA President Bill Raney will testify in support of the rule change, along with others from the Association’s staff and membership
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