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With the January 28 filing deadline now only eight days away, the field is filling for the May 8 West Virginia primary election. In the presidential race only GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney has filed along with two lesser-known candidates.
Senator Joe Manchin has filed to run for a full six year term. Manchin’s opponent in last year’s special election, John R. Raese has also filed, setting up a rematch.
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According to the EIA’s weekly energy report, domestic coal production continues to trend slightly upward, rising approximately 0.2 percent for the 52 weeks ending January 14, with a total of 1.08 billion tons produced for the period. The nation’s coal mines produced 21.1 million tons for the week of January 7-14. The number of rail cars loaded also increased, by 3.2 percent, from 133 thousand cars to 137 thousand.
Metallurgical coal exports continued to lead the way, up 54 percent from this time last year. However steam coal sales slumped, down 13 percent.
In West Virginia, coal production continued to be up slightly as measured year over year, up 0.5 percent, on production of 136 million tons for the 52 weeks ending January 14. Last year’s production total was 133 million tons. Northern West Virginia coal production led the way, increasing 1.9 percent for the period, while production in the southern West Virginia coalfields fell 0.1 percent.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- A proposed longwall mining complex in north-central West Virginia could create as many as 520 jobs.
CONSOL Energy says the Mason-Dixon Mining Complex it's planning near Wadestown in Monongalia County would indirectly support about 2,600 jobs. It's expected to produce coal for about 30 years.
The Dominion Post says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking public comments on the project's environmental impact Tuesday.
Permit records at the state Department of Environmental Protection show the northern boundary of the mine's refuse site could come within 100 feet of Oak Forest United Methodist Church and Oak Forest Cemetery.
But Pastor Rose Saunders says her members are comfortable with Consol's plans.
Consol officials say construction could begin in about two years, but the timing depends on market conditions.
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Help Protect American Coal Jobs
What: Field Hearing on OSM-BLM Consolidation
When: Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, (5-8 p.m.)
Where: Charleston, W.Va., West Virginia National Guard Armory, 1703 Coonskin Drive
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a field hearing in Charleston, W.Va. at the West Virginia National Guard Armoryon Wednesday Jan. 19 to solicit input on the proposed consolidation of OSM within BLM.
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With Marcellus shale legislation far off the minds of many legislators, West Virginia lawmakers are adjusting their sights back to an old favorite: the coal industry.
A bevy of laws aimed at bolstering the industry, or inhibiting it, have been introduced in both the House and Senate. While some may die in committee or may never be seen again, there are a number of coal-related bills vying for a spot on the Governor's desk this year.
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West Virginia University’s Engineering and Mineral Resources School will be named the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources in honor of businessman, philanthropist, former WVCA Board member and WVU alumnus Ben Statler, WVU President Jim Clements and other officials announced Thursday.
Statler and his wife, Jo, both natives of Monongalia County, today pledged $34 million to the College – the largest single gift commitment ever to the University and to a college – at a special ceremony at the Erickson Alumni Center; $11 million of the donation will qualify for a match from the state Research Trust Fund (RTF), making the total value of the naming gift $45 million.
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Remember The Miners, the non-profit organization dedicated to honoring coal miners and their legacy through public awareness campaigns and charitable contributions, is excited to announce a sweepstakes to win entrance to the Bob Huggins Tailgate presented by Little General, to be held on January 17th at the Moose Lodge in Charleston.
The winner will receive a table at the event (seats 10), as well as three VIP passes. VIP ticket holders have admittance to the meet and greet with Coach Bob Huggins, Honorary Chairman of Remember The Miners, as well as access to the Smooth Ambler Spirits tasting room. The event will also feature West Virginia band Taylor Made, who will be playing live music during the event.
To enter the sweepstakes, click here, or access the Facebook page. The deadline to enter is January 16th at 5:00 PM EST. The Charleston Moose Lodge is located at 2805 Kanawha Boulevard East in Charleston, WV.
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