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Clearco Processing seeks permit for Greenbrier County coal-preparation plant
West Virginia Daily News
Clearco Processing Corporation has applied for a general permit registration covering a coal-preparation plant near Rupert in Greenbrier County. The filing begins the state review process for the proposed West Virginia facility.

Mon Power says conservative PJM operations during Fern cost $145 million
RTO Insider
Mon Power says PJM’s conservative operating posture during Winter Storm Fern imposed $145 million in costs. The complaint adds a major West Virginia utility dispute to the continuing debate over regional reliability, fuel security and emergency grid operations.

White House proclamation highlights federal coal investment and plant-retention efforts
The White House
A National Energy Dominance Month proclamation says the administration has committed more than $1 billion to coal-industry revitalization and acted to retain more than 100 coal plants. The statement places coal at the center of the administration’s energy-security agenda.

MSHA alerts miners and operators to hydrogen-sulfide hazards
Safety+Health Magazine
The Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued an alert about hydrogen sulfide, a toxic and colorless gas that can accumulate in mining environments. The notice emphasizes hazard recognition and protective measures for miners and operators.

Rocky Mountain coal resources enter new critical-minerals search
University of Utah
University of Utah researchers are examining coal seams, mining byproducts and related industrial materials across the Rocky Mountain region for critical minerals. The work could identify new domestic sources within existing coal-resource areas.

Aging coal plants become a midterm fight over U.S. energy costs
Capital & Main
The future of aging coal-fired power plants is emerging as a campaign issue as policymakers debate reliability, consumer costs and federal intervention. The dispute places plant-retirement decisions and the economics of keeping coal capacity online into the midterm spotlight.

China expands coal production alongside growth in renewables and electric vehicles
Corporate Knights
China is accelerating coal production even as it leads global growth in electric vehicles and renewable energy. The expansion underscores coal’s continuing role in the country’s energy security and industrial strategy.