Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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U.S. Data: China Trade Tiff Drives Decline In Export Coal
In February, China imposed a 15% tariff on U.S. coal imports, followed by a 34% reciprocal tariff on all U.S. goods.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoal Mine Had 30 Years Of Production Left. Core Natural Resources Will Close It
There were few signs in recent months that Core Natural Resources would shut down a southern West Virginia coal mine, leaving more than 200 workers looking for a job.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCore Natural Resources Lays Off 200 Coal Miners In Wyoming County
About 200 coal mine workers in Wyoming County were notified Monday that they’d be losing their jobs in August. Core Natural Resources told workers at the Itmann Mine No. 5 and Itmann Coal Preparation ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUMWA's Roberts: Trump Policies Could Harm Coal Miners, Exports
UMWA President Cecil Roberts said Trump’s proposed fees on international shipping and cuts to safety and health agencies threaten the competitiveness of coal and the health and safety of mine workers.
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Coal Industry Group: Trump's Chinese Ship Fees Would Hurt State
In written testimony submitted earlier this month, West Virginia Coal Association President Chris Hamilton said the fees would have a detrimental impact on West Virginia coal production.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCoal Producers Worry About China's Tariff In Response To Trump
China has responded to President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff on Chinese imports with its own 15% tariff on U.S. coal.
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