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Chris Hamilton highlights coal miners’ role in West Virginia and the nation
WOAY-TV
West Virginia Coal Association CEO Chris Hamilton used Labor Day to recognize the state’s coal miners and their contributions to the country. Hamilton said miners helped carry the nation through the industrial and information ages and can remain important to its future.

UMWA looks beyond coal for membership growth while preserving West Virginia roots
WCHS
The United Mine Workers of America is pursuing membership growth beyond its traditional coal base while emphasizing its continuing connection to West Virginia’s coalfields. Union leaders say expansion will not come at the expense of protections won for coal miners.

China’s coal-supply squeeze deepens as safety inspections expand to state mines
APBI-ICMA
China has extended coal-mine safety inspections to state-owned operations after earlier checks spread across Shanxi, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia. Wider production scrutiny could further tighten domestic supply and support coal prices.

India increases coal shipments by rail as power-plant inventories tighten
Reuters
India is increasing rail deliveries of coal to power plants after inventories at several generators fell to critical levels. The response is intended to move record mine-site stocks to utilities quickly enough to prevent electricity-supply disruptions.

Lignite mining rises in Czechia as coal remains part of the power mix
oEnergetice
Czech lignite production is increasing even as the country continues planning for a longer-term coal exit. Current mining at several surface operations in northwestern Bohemia underscores coal’s continuing near-term role in the national energy system.