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Dry Fork Station Could Become World’s Largest Carbon Capture Plant
A research lab located on the doorstep of the Dry Fork Station power plant about 10 miles north of Gillette could become the catalyst for boosting coal burning fuel in the future.
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Employment
Dry Fork Mine’s professional and highly skilled employees continually contribute to a safe, productive, and efficient operation capable of producing a long-term, affordable fuel source for our customers. Our goal is to provide a safe, respectful, family oriented work environment where employee input is valued and individual contributions are acknowledged…
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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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Affiliations
The Dry Fork Mine provides a traditional advocacy relationship with its member and industry by mitigating impacts related to various initiatives and legislation that would impede the tradition of minimizing the cost of coal or increasing the price of electricity to the end consumer. In addition, reciprocating support from fellow…
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History
Dry Fork Mine The Dry Fork Mine was established in February 1989 with the first coal shipping in September 1990. This mine resides on approximately 10,800 of total surface acres located north of Gillette, WY with approximately 6,300 acres within the permit area. It has a total reserve base in…
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Environmental
At Dry Fork Mine we take environmental responsibilities seriously since we live in the community in which we operate. We comply with a multitude of environmental laws, rules, and regulations while promoting conservation and stewardship of the land by successfully reclaiming areas that have been disturbed by mining.
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