As preparations continue for the third annual West Virginia Coal Show, scheduled for March 31-April 1 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, W.Va., organizers have announced the return of an industry job fair and a mobile health clinic from Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH). Workforce West Virginia, partner of the American Job Center network, is returning for a second…
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America’s Coal Associations release statement on EPA Final Carbon Rule
The nation’s miners and coal allies from around the country who collectively account for 400,000 American workers and $261 billion in annual economic activity, join hand-in-hand today to strongly oppose President Biden’s EPA for utilizing federal rulemaking to essentially attempt to shut down coal plants and coal mining operations across the country. Full story.
Read MoreDays remaining until WVCS24 kicks off
The welcome mat is out – SEMCO Publishing and North American Mining magazine is just days away from opening the doors to the West Virginia Coal Show 2024, a two-day exposition at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in West Virginia. Full details.
Read MoreNew WV mine rescue, examiner rules effective Jan. 10
The West Virginia Coal Association and state regulators have confirmed the new set of rules that will dictate age requirements for new mine rescue team members and new outlines for mine examinations are coming into effect on January 10. Full story.
Read MoreWV Coal Show, Symposium announced for March 2024 in Charleston
SEMCO Publishing, publisher of North American Mining magazine, has come to an agreement with the West Virginia Coal Association to hold a combined first annual West Virginia Coal Show and 50th anniversary West Virginia Coal Symposium from March 26-28, 2024 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, W.Va. Full story.
Read MoreCoal continues to drive West Virginia economy: Hamilton
Chris Hamilton, president and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association, pens an op-ed about coal being a significant driver behind the state’s economy throughout its history and into the future. Full story.
Read MoreWV Coal Hall inducts four
The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame has inducted four industry veterans for its 24th class, the class of 2022. Read full article here.
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