NMA Urges Reform of Broken Program for Abandoned Coal Mines   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The chief executive of the national trade association representing the U.S. coal industry today told a congressional panel that the federal program funded by the coal…

Alpha Natural Resources Announces Divestiture of Certain Coal and Natural Gas Assets   KINGSPORT, TN – Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) reported the divestment of substantially all of the assets of two separate operations, a coal mining complex and a natural…

Westmoreland Reports First Quarter 2017 Results; Reiterates Full-Year Guidance     ENGLEWOOD, CO – Westmoreland Coal Company reported revenues of $339.7 million from 12.4 million tons sold. “We remain on track to achieve our full year guidance, despite a challenging…

New Era Begins for Nevada’s Newest Gold Producer   Vancouver, BC – Rye Patch Gold Corp. has completed the first gold pour from the new leach pad at the refurbished Florida Canyon Mine in Northwestern Nevada. A total 485 ounces…

Peabody Reports Earnings For Quarter Ended March 31, 2017; Revises Financial Targets For Full-Year 2017   ST. LOUIS, MO – Peabody Energy reported first quarter revenues rose 29 percent to $1.33 billion.driven by a 26 percent increase in Powder River…

Silver Range Exploration Programs Underway in Nevada   VANCOUVER, BC – Silver Range Resources Ltd. reported on exploration programs underway in Nevada. In early April, Silver Range mobilized geological crews to explore six properties and conduct a reconnaissance project. Following…

Poised For The Thermal Coal Markets Improvements     ST. LOUIS, MO – John W. Eaves, Arch Coal Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer said,  "Our solid financial results underscore the strategic value of the company’s two complementary lines of business and…

Kinross On Track To Meet Annual Guidance For Production   TORONTO, ON – Kinross Gold Corporation started the year with a strong quarter, as our portfolio of mines generated solid cash flow. With our sharp focus on delivering consistent results,…

Option Agreement On Silicon Project    RENO, NV – Renaissance Gold Inc. has signed an agreement (with AngloGold Ashanti North America, Inc. for an option to purchase the Company’s Silicon exploration property located approximately 6 miles northeast of Beatty in…

Altair Acquires Lease/Option On Prince Mine   VANCOUVER, BC – Altair Resources Inc. President and CEO, Harold (Roy)Shipes said that the Company has acquired a Lease and Option to Purchase ("Lease/Option") over the Prince zinc-lead-silver-manganese Mine located near Altair’s Caselton…