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Reclaimed coal-mine land becomes working farm in Mingo County
WCHS
Former coal-mine land in Mingo County has been transformed into a working farm intended to create new economic activity. The project demonstrates how reclaimed sites can support agriculture and other productive uses after mining ends.

Tentative design unveiled for memorial honoring West Virginia Mine Wars
Williamson Daily News
Organizers have unveiled a tentative design for a steel memorial honoring the West Virginia Mine Wars. Based on a historic photograph of a family at a 1920s miners’ strike camp, the proposed Matewan installation would preserve a defining chapter of coalfield history.

Pennsylvania coal sites are being rebuilt for AI data-center power demand
Data Center Frontier
Developers in Pennsylvania are examining former and existing coal-power infrastructure as a foundation for new data-center generation. Reusing sites, transmission connections and other assets can shorten development timelines for the large loads created by artificial intelligence.

Indiana reclamation project removes 3,550 feet of dangerous mine walls
The Times of India
An Indiana abandoned-mine project removed 3,550 feet of hazardous highwall and restored 71 acres of former coal-mining land. The South Lake Highwall work received national recognition for improving public safety and returning forested land to productive use.

Asia’s seaborne thermal-coal market is contracting only gradually
Reuters
Asia’s seaborne thermal-coal market is declining at a very slow pace as modest demand erosion is matched by equally gradual changes in supply. The analysis points to continued import needs across major markets despite longer-term energy transitions.

South Korea grid overhaul puts coal-to-gas conversion plans under review
ICIS
South Korea’s planned grid overhaul is reshaping expectations for LNG demand and coal-to-gas conversions. Policymakers are considering replacement of retiring coal units while balancing fuel supply, generation economics and changing electricity-market rules.

Report finds United Kingdom banks remain Europe’s largest coal financiers
The Guardian
A new report says banks based in the United Kingdom provided about $8.3 billion in coal financing over four years, the highest total in Europe. The findings track the continuing availability of capital for coal companies and projects despite bank transition commitments.