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Mining Facts: Wyoming Coal, WMA
LETS KEEP THE LIGHTS ON Coal provides stable baseload generating capacity that can help compensate for the vagaries of renewable electricity production. Despite the uncertainties, coal remains a secure, abundant and affordable source of fuel and a significant source of energy, generating an estimated 19 percent of the nation’s electricity…
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Promote and Build the Mining Workforce of the Future
Responding to the need articulated by NMA members to support the recruitment of the next generation of talent for the mining industry, the NMA Communications team has developed a new video intended to highlight the extraordinary job opportunities available in mining and dispel misperceptions about our industry.
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New WFA CEO
Gillette, W.Y. – Western Fuels Association announced today that Adam Anderson will assume the role of chief executive officer and general manager effective Dec. 1, 2022. “Adam’s experience makes him a great fit for this position,” said Paul Baker, Western Fuel Association board president. “He has built and led sales…
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The Nation Braces for Blackouts
Warnings of blackouts this summer are quickly becoming a dangerous reality for much of the country In the Midwest, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which manages the region’s grid, issued a warning of tight capacity conditions on June 13 as the grid struggles to keep up with soaring demand…
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The Transition to Crisis
The grid reliability crisis continues to deepen and spread. Warnings about capacity shortfalls and blackouts are so frequent and ubiquitous they are as regular as a utility bill. Just this week, The Wall Street Journal found that, “from California to Texas to Indiana, electric-grid operators are warning that power-generating capacity is…
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