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West Virginia’s coal-and-gas Future Fund has never received a deposit
Mountain State Spotlight
West Virginia lawmakers created the Future Fund more than a decade ago to preserve a share of coal and natural-gas severance revenue for long-term needs. The fund has never received a deposit, renewing questions about how the state captures lasting value from its mineral wealth.

Justice Coal appeals ruling in long-running Kentucky case
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Justice Coal Company is appealing a federal district court order in a long-running Kentucky dispute. The case adds another legal development involving a prominent West Virginia coal business and its regional operations.

MSHA reopens comment periods on mine roof-control and ventilation proposals
Safety+Health Magazine
MSHA has reopened public-comment periods for separate proposed rules governing mine roof-control plans and ventilation-plan approval criteria. The additional feedback will inform requirements central to underground mine safety and operating plans.

Federal order again keeps Michigan coal plant operating
Michigan Public
The federal government has again directed the J.H. Campbell coal-fired plant in Michigan to remain in service beyond its planned closure. The order cites grid reliability amid a broader national debate over retirements and rising electricity demand.

Midwest utilities plan more coal generation for data-center demand
Latitude Media
Utility planning in the Midwest is extending coal-plant timelines as electricity demand from data centers grows. The plans include delaying some gas projects and postponing a coal-to-gas conversion while operators reassess capacity needs.

Arizona and tribal leaders sign agreement for communities affected by coal closures
The Arizona Republic
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and leaders of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe signed an agreement aimed at addressing economic challenges associated with coal-mine and power-plant closures. The pact focuses on coordination and support for affected tribal communities.

India expects coal demand to reach 1.6 billion metric tons by 2030
The Hindu
An Indian government official projects national coal demand will reach 1.6 billion metric tons by 2030. The outlook emphasizes the need for transparent, market-driven pricing as domestic production and consumption continue to expand.

Germany may keep some coal plants operating longer
The Express Tribune
Germany has delayed a report tied to its lignite exit, increasing expectations that some coal-fired power stations could remain in service longer. The issue reflects continuing reliability and timing questions in Europe’s energy transition.