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Boone County coal operation to close permanently, affecting 71 workers
WV MetroNews
Eagle Horizon Resources has filed a WARN notice announcing the permanent closure of its Boone County operation near Ashford. The Boone North No. 2 surface mine closure is expected to eliminate 71 jobs in October.

Potential Pleasants Power Station sale emerges amid dispute over plant’s future
Charleston Gazette-Mail
A possible sale of Pleasants Power Station is being considered as related Omnis companies dispute the coal plant’s ownership and direction. The disagreement follows substantial state support and growing creditor claims tied to the operation.

Pennsylvania community marks 100 years since Sample Run mine disaster
Indiana Gazette
Indiana County has commemorated the centennial of the Sample Run mine disaster, which killed 44 miners. The observance honors the victims and preserves the safety lessons and community history associated with the tragedy.

U.S. weekly coal exports exceed 2 million metric tons
S&P Global Commodity Insights
U.S. seaborne coal exports reached 2.10 million metric tons in the week ended August 23, an increase of 37 percent from the prior week. Stronger thermal-coal shipments to India led the increase.

Federal government announces $100 million mining-workforce initiative
The Center Square
A new $100 million federal initiative will support universities and training programs working to expand the nation’s mining workforce. The funding is aimed at strengthening the talent pipeline for mining, engineering and related technical fields.

North Dakota panel backs $205 million financing plan for Project Tundra
Yahoo Finance
A North Dakota panel has endorsed a $205 million state-backed financing package for Project Tundra. The carbon-capture proposal is intended to support continued operation of a coal-fired generating station while reducing its carbon emissions.

Owner of Indonesian coal producer Bayan Resources explores sale
Engineering News
The owner of major Indonesian coal producer Bayan Resources is reportedly in discussions over a potential sale. A transaction would be a significant development in one of the world’s largest coal-exporting markets.

Ningxia coal-chemical products make first shipments to Europe and South America
CHN Energy
Ningxia Coal Industry has shipped its polyoxymethylene products to European and South American customers for the first time. The exports demonstrate continued expansion of higher-value products derived from China’s coal-chemical sector.