Top 5 biggest US coal mines in 2013 in terms of production
The North-American coal mines with the biggest production rates in 2013 aren’t necessarily the largest in size or the ones with more workers. But one thing is for sure: they are all located in Wyoming, the US capital of coal. 1. North Antelope Rochelle Prodution in 2013: 100.703 tonnes Owner/explorer: Peabody Energy Location: Wyoming 2. Black […]
Peru keeps struggling with illegal mining and it looks like nobody can fix the problem
The Peruvian mining industry has a major problem globally known: most of it is illegal. And although the United States tries to take action against this scourge that affects the country and its people, fighting this problem won’t be easy. A new report made by the US-based non-profit organization Verité, which Mining Examiner have already referred here, has led […]
Colorado Springs – coal mining near streams
Doug Lamborn, Colorado US Rep., is fighting to lift restrictions that keep coal mining companies from operating within 100 feet of watercourses. The bill proposed by the Colorado Springs Republican, also sponsored by the Ohio Republican Bill Johnson, talks about two different kinds of waste. It wants to prevent the “waste of taxpayer resources” by cutting regulations that are meant […]