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U.S. coal mining industry sees “record low” fatalities in 2014

CSMonitor.com describes the positive effects of an industry-wide focus on miner safety in 2014. In 2014, coal mine-related fatalities hit a record low. So far this year, 16 people died in coal mining-related accidents, ducking under the previous low of 18 … Continue reading

02. January 2015 by Jason Hayes
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Alpha cancels WARN notices at WV mines

Some good news for Alpha’s West Virginia mines. Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ANR) operating affiliates announce that the WARN notices for eight coal mines in West Virginia have expired and the mines and their approximately 750 workers will continue … Continue reading

08. December 2014 by Jason Hayes
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David Green of Alpha Natural Resources speaks at DC Coal Rally

David Green is a natural spokesman for the coal industry. David is a West Virginia coal miner and mine rescue captain with Alpha Natural Resources. He is boldly speaking out to protect his chosen profession and industry, which provides hundreds … Continue reading

07. November 2013 by Jason Hayes
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Why is the President determined to kill coal?

Alpha Natural Resources CEO asks President Obama “Why Are You So Determined To Kill America’s Coal Industry?” in a September 26th Forbes.com editorial. On Sept. 20 the Obama Administration proposed regulations that would require future coal-fired power plants to deploy … Continue reading

30. September 2013 by Jason Hayes
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EPA regs and down markets force layoffs of 260 Kentucky miners

WKYT 27 NEWSFIRST The EPA’s senseless war on coal is claiming several hundred more victims in Kentucky today. Extreme EPA regulations and down markets were listed as the reason for reports today that another 260 Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) miners … Continue reading

04. January 2013 by Jason Hayes
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