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Pleasants Power Station owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
WV MetroNews
Omnis Pleasants filed for Chapter 11 protection while pursuing a third-party buyer for the 1,278-megawatt coal-fired plant. The company says the station will continue supplying PJM and its roughly 140 employees will remain on the job during the process.

MSHA releases final report on fatal Panther Eagle mine accident
WV MetroNews
Federal investigators cited Marfork Coal after concluding that an unsupported roof and failures to follow the approved roof-control plan contributed to the April death of veteran shuttle-car operator Aaron Warrix.

MSHA issues safety guidance following recent fatal mining accidents
Occupational Health & Safety
MSHA is urging operators to strengthen task training, secure heavy equipment during transport and strictly follow roof-control plans, including keeping miners away from unsupported roof and using automated mobile roof supports where possible.

White House looks to coal for power at home and exports abroad
InsideSources via The Nashua Telegraph
A commentary reviews the administration’s push to support coal-fired generation and expand overseas markets, framing coal as part of U.S. grid reliability, industrial growth and export policy.

Texas launches 1.2-gigawatt solar project at an active coal site
Interesting Engineering
Construction has begun on a large solar development at a Texas coal-mining site while the existing coal-fired power plant remains in operation, illustrating how legacy energy properties are being used for additional generation.

China and India continue to dominate global coal consumption
Visual Capitalist
A new ranking of 2025 primary coal consumption shows China remaining the world’s largest user by a wide margin, with India second and global demand heavily concentrated in Asia.

Queensland industry group campaigns to keep coal-region businesses competitive
Australian Mining
Queensland’s Resource Industry Network is highlighting the coal supply chain’s economic role as producers and service businesses navigate regulatory changes and competitive pressures.